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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 12/2 - 12/6
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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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Christmas Cardmaking to share
All Day 12/2 - 12/20
All locations
Library Branch:
All locations
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
DIY
Event Details:
Spread Christmas joy by making Christmas cards for our homebound patrons.
Drop in to the Downtown Children's department to create a Christmas card to share.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Dec
5
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 "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
2
2024
Mon
ICash Booth
10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Event Details:
Illinois State Treasurer's Office will help you find out if you have unclaimed money or property that's owed to you, and steps you'll need to take to reclaim it. Free, no appointment needed.
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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.
Dec
3
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.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Dec
4
2024
Wed
OUTREACH ~ RIFAC Preschool Storytime
10:00am - 11:00pm
Outreach
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Miss Ranell will visit RIFAC preschool for storytime.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Early Learning
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Dec
5
2024
Thu
Winter Toddler Playgroup
10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.
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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.
Dec
6
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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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Open
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
7
2024
Sat
Grief & The Holidays: a workshop w/ Sacred Mournings
10:00am - 11:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Open
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Mental Health,
Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining:
49
Event Details:
The holidays are a time of excitement and joy but can be complicate when navigating grief. Join Jackie of Sacred Mourning for a workshop on how to process grief during the holiday season.
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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.
Dec
4
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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12 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.
Dec
3
2024
Tue
Tuneful Tuesday Series: Bucktown Brass Quintet Holiday Concert
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Everyone
Program Type:
Performance
Event Details:
Enjoy a musical interlude over the lunch hour. Thanks to sponsors Jim and Carol Horstmann, a variety of musical performances will be presented on the first Tuesdays of the month from December through April.
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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.
Dec
6
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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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
2
2024
Mon
Alpha Book Club
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
This month's Alpha Book Club selection is 2017 novel In the Distance by Pulitzer Prize winning author Hernan Diaz! This modern western will be sure to spark a great conversation!
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2 pm |
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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.
Dec
3
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 homemade holiday ornaments!!
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.
Dec
3
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.
Dec
5
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 homemade holiday ornaments!!
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
Dec
3
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.
Dec
5
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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Family,
Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
4
2024
Wed
Wacky Movie at Watts-Midtown
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Come enjoy a Wacky Movie at Watts-Midtown for all ages!! This month's film is an Oscar winning film from the year 2000 about a grump who wants to steal the holidays.
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6 pm |
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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.
Dec
4
2024
Wed
Journaling for Mental Health
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
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:
Looking for a fun and creative way to express yourself and improve your mental health? Join us for our journaling night at the Watts-Midtown branch! Journaling can help you manage anxiety, reduce stress, and manage life's many ups and downs.
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