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This event is in the "Teen" group.
10/03/2024 @ 12:00pm - 10/31/2024 @ 6:00pm
Teen
Online
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Teentober
10/03/2024 @ 12:00pm - 10/31/2024 @ 6:00pm
Online
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Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Quad City area teens (ages 11-19) are invited to participate in a reading challenge and contests during the month of October. TeenTober Reading Challenges and TeenTober Contests are available at all area Quad City Libraries.
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This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Family,
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library2Go - Fall Schedule 2024
All Day 10/14 - 10/15
Library2Go Mobile Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Please note - Time change for October 15th only - Mobile Library will stop at Centennial Shelter Park from 1p.m.-2p.m.
The Mobile Library will be closed the week of October 21st through 25th.
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
Outreach ~ Day Trippers @ RIFAC
10:00am - 11:00am
Outreach
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
A youth services librarian witll be at the intersession Day Trippers camp at RIFAC with stories and activities.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.
For ages 0 - 5 years old.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Oct
18
2024
Fri
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.
For ages 0 - 5 years old.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Teen,
Adult,
Family
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Oct
19
2024
Sat
Board Game Day
10:30am - 1:30pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Family
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Board game fans: come to the Downtown Library for an afternoon of fun! Learn to play new games, or rediscover an old favorite. (Note that some games will be available for checkout during this event.)
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Children,
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
YMCA Day Camp Activity
11:00am - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
Children,
School Age
Program Type:
Special Event
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
School Visit-Jordan
11:15am - 12:00pm
Offsite
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Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Outreach
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch
11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.
For ages 0 - 5 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Children,
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
YMCA Day Camp Activity
11:00am - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
Children,
School Age
Program Type:
Special Event
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
19
2024
Sat
Let’s Talk About Death - Death Cafe
11:00am - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion
Event Details:
Conversation Group.
No agenda. We gather, we eat cake, and we talk. Discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it. Open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Teen,
Adult,
Family,
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
"The Vote": A PBS Documentary, part 2
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Join us for the second of two episodes of "The Vote", a PBS American Experience documentary following the movement of American women to gain the right to vote.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
Outreach - RIPL at Hispanic Chamber & Project Now Block Party
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach,
Special Event
Event Details:
Hispanic Chamber and Project Now 3rd Annual Block Party - Free and open to the public
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
School Age,
Teen
Downtown Library
Closed
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Sewing Fun
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Closed
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
School Age,
Teen
Program Type:
DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Sew a journal/art organizer during a 2 hour workshop. Supplies provided. Presented by MooreDivahs.
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age (K-6).
This week we will be making Halloween characters out of toilet paper tubes!!
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Event Details:
Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live).
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
School Age
Southwest Branch
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6).
This week we will be making Halloween characters out of toilet paper tubes!!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion
Event Details:
Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Oct
14
2024
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Halloween Escape Room @ Place2B.
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Oct
15
2024
Tue
Library Board of Trustees meeting
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:
Monthly meeting of the Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees. Time is available for public comment during the meeting.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Reservation
Downtown Library
Oct
15
2024
Tue
Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Event Details
The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street.
Reservation
Watts-Midtown Branch
Oct
15
2024
Tue
"Why Everyone is Needed" Community Discussion
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Community discussion hosted by First Church of Christ, Scientist.
Presenter: James Shepherd, CS
The discussion begins at 6:00pm. This 1 hour talk is free and open to the public.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Teen,
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
Horror Movie
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown: Terrace/Patio
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Join us for a movie out on the lawn and celebrate the creepy season! We'll be watching a film from 2023 about animatronic characters that come alive...with horrifying consequences.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
Local Author Sheri Zeck's Book Launch Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Sheri Zeck writes both fiction and nonfiction stories that encourage, inspire, and entertain others.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Teen,
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Closed
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Fall String Art Class
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Closed
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join in on some crafty fun in this guided String Art class with High Strung by 3M!
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
School Age,
Teen,
Adult,
Family
Southwest Branch
Closed
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Register: Dissection Gallery, Southwest
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest Branch
Closed
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
School Age,
Teen,
Adult,
Family
Program Type:
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
6
Event Details:
Join us for a unique evening of learning about animal biology with science educator Andrea Martinez!
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Adult,
Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct
17
2024
Thu
Silent Book Club
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Everyone
Program Type:
Book Club,
Mental Health
Mental Health Program ARPA
This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island.
Event Details:
Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you!
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Teen,
Adult,
Family
Southwest Branch
Closed
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Oct
18
2024
Fri
Escape Room: The Cabinet of Curiosities
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Southwest Branch
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Family
Program Type:
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
1
Event Details:
Join us for the thrilling and/or chilling return of our escape room game! The sand in the hour glass shows you have thirty minutes: can you escape?
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Oct
15
2024
Tue
Midtown Readers Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Oct
16
2024
Wed
Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.
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