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This event is in the "Family" group.
11/04/2024 @ 10:00am - 11/30/2024 @ 5:00pm
Family
All locations
This event is in the "Family" group.
Family Reading Month
11/04/2024 @ 10:00am - 11/30/2024 @ 5:00pm
All locations
Library Branch:
All locations
Event Details:
Celebrate Family Literacy Month
Pick up your Family Literacy Month reading log and bag at any of our Rock Island Public Libraries.
When you complete the activities return the log and pick up a free book.
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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/Winter 2024
All Day 11/18 - 11/22
Library2Go Mobile Library
Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
The Mobile Library will be closed Nov. 25th, 28th - 29th, Dec. 24th - 25th, and Dec. 31st - Jan. 1st.
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9 am |
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Outreach: Longfellow Elementary Visit
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.
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10 am |
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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.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
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.
Nov
22
2024
Fri
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
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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11 am |
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch
11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Teen,
Adult
Downtown Library
Closed
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
23
2024
Sat
"Literary Leaves" Art Class w/ Gloria B
11:30am - 1:30pm
Downtown Library
Closed
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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12 pm |
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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.
Nov
22
2024
Fri
LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Tour
Event Details:
We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!
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1 pm |
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2 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Adult,
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Nov
18
2024
Mon
Adult Knitting Circle
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Everyone
Program Type:
Mental Health,
DIY
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:
Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!
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3 pm |
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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.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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 kids (K-6).
This week we will be creating pumpkin slime!
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.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
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.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Branch
Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Children's 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 creating pumpkin slime!!
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Hot Glass Teen Event
Open
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Event Details:
Join us at Hot Glass and learn about the art and science of glass blowing. Space is limited, so sign up today!
This event is for ages 14-18, and is part of our Project Next Generation series.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Outreach ~ United Way/Spring Forward ~ Read with Me
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning,
Outreach
Event Details:
Children's librarian will be at Ridgewood School with United Way/Spring Forward reading with students.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Southwest Book Club
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Branch
Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club,
Discussion
Event Details:
Discussion of The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
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Reservation
Southwest Branch
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting
Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Nov
18
2024
Mon
Outreach ~ Milan Skip A Long Family Night
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Youth Services librarian will be attending the Skip A Long family event.
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Nov
19
2024
Tue
Library Board of Trustees meeting
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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
Nov
19
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Graphic Novel Book Club
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join us for our Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll be discussing the book Redbone, so if you've read it (or if you want to read it), stop by for snacks and a chat about graphic novels. (Ages 12-18)
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.
Nov
21
2024
Thu
Silent Book Club
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
19
2024
Tue
Midtown Readers Book Club
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Nov
20
2024
Wed
ILP Presents: Chef Art Smith
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith! Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.
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