Upcoming Events

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. ...

March 31, 2020 marked 40 years since the Rock Island Railroad rolled into history as being one of the nation's largest railroad shutdowns. …. It was a sad day for the system and it left many towns empty-handed taking years for many of ...

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center. No appointment or c...

Monthly meeting of the Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees. Time is available for public comment during the meeting.  ...

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.  ...

Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.   ...

Wanees Zarour is an award winning Palestinian-American composer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist steeped in maqam and jazz music. He is a community leader who believes in creating an environment that is conducive to artistic expression and collect...

The Rock Island Public Library Children's staff are bringing early literacy skills, library information and sharing stories to our friends at the RIMSD HeadStart and Preschool For All sites.  ...

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.   Drop in to spend time with new friends young and old.&nbs...

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. ...

Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary.  Library introduction, services, collections, library cards and special activities will be part of the Learn-Enrich-Disc...

Join us for blackout poetry, friendship bracelets, music and more as we celebrate National Poetry Month and the release of Taylor Swift's latest album!  ...

Paper quilling, also known as filigree, is an art form that has been practiced since the early 15th century. Join us for this Introduction Level class taught by a local expert! No prior experience required. All supplies will be provided, including so...

Local author Shellie Moore Guy will share her family history and how that history became the basis for her book "The Family Tree".   Copies of the book will be available for sale. ...

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. All people ...

Join us this spring for one of our "Job Searching" sessions! Presented by Angela Striegel, Career Planning and Placement Coordinator at Black Hawk College, this program will provide a broad overview of creating a professional resume, as well as revie...

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. ...