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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 "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 12/9 - 12/13
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.
Dec
11
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.
Dec
12
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.
Dec
10
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
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Dec
12
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
13
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 "Family" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Dec
14
2024
Sat
Family Holiday Event
10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Family
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Drop in for family holiday activities including cardmaking, creating ornaments and other activities.
Fun for all ages!
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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
11
2024
Wed
Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch
11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Branch
Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Do your toddlers love to get messy? Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art. We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.
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12 pm |
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Dec
12
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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This event is in the "School Age" group.
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Dec
13
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 "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
12
2024
Thu
Downtown Movie Club
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our new Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is Wonka (2023). Light refreshments will be provided.
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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.
Dec
11
2024
Wed
History with the Rock Island Arsenal
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group:
Adult,
Everyone
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This year, the lecture series will explore the U.S. Civil War at both a national and local level.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Dec
14
2024
Sat
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club,
Discussion
Event Details:
Interested in a book club, but busy during the week? Looking to read books that might be different from what you're used to? Join us at Theo's for Coffee Break Book Club!
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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
10
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 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
10
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
12
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 event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Dec
12
2024
Thu
Hot Glass Teen Event
Open
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining:
14
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.
Dec
10
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
12
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 "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
Watts-Midtown Branch
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.
Dec
11
2024
Wed
Craft Cinema Night at the Library
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
Mental Health,
Movie,
DIY
Event Details:
Does it get any better than curling up with a crafting project while playing a favorite movie or TV show in the background? Only if you do it with friends!
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Southwest Branch
Open
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
December Family Craft - Paper Rosette Christmas Ornament
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Branch
Open
Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
DIY
Required
Seats Remaining:
10
Event Details:
Add some flair to your home with a paper rosette ornament.
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
School Age,
Teen,
Family,
Everyone
Online
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Dec
10
2024
Tue
ILP Presents: Raina Telgemeier
Age Group:
School Age,
Teen,
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
Special Event
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