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Library2GO

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Library University: What should I read next? Reader's Advisory Tips

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Library University: What should I read next? Reader's Advisory Tips

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sep 21, 2021

Online

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Presentation

Registration Required

Description

September is Library Card Sign-Up month and we are here to show you all the amazing things have access to with your Rock Island Library card!...

Library2GO

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Library University: Streaming Movies, Music & More!

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Library University: Streaming Movies, Music & More!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sep 28, 2021

Online

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Presentation

Registration Required

Description

September is Library Card Sign-Up month and we are here to show you all the amazing things have access to with your Rock Island Library card!...

Library2GO

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

E-Waste Drive Up/Drop Off Event

11:00am - 2:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone

E-Waste Drive Up/Drop Off Event

11:00am - 2:00pm
Oct 7, 2021

Downtown Library

Age Groups: Adult, Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

Description

Do you have an old computer, tablet or cell phone that's gathering dust? Or keyboard, mouse or printer that is unusable?...

Community Shred Day Sponsored by GECU

10:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Downtown Library

Downtown Parking Lot

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

Description

Shred your personal documents securely to avoid identity theft. Material handling by certified destruction agent from Shred-It. Bring personal documents for confidential shredding and disposal....

Library2GO

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Healthy Cents: Decreasing Food Expenses

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Everyone

Online

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Presentation

Description

Healthy Cents combines nutrition education and food resource management principles to encourage limited resource families to make healthy food choices on a limited budget....

Southwest Craft - Take n Make

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Description

Create a Black Cat and Jack-o-Lantern treat box - treats included!!...

Remembering World War I - history series

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone

Registration Required

Remembering World War I - history series

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oct 13, 2021

Online

Age Groups: Adult, Everyone

Program Type: Presentation

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Description

Take another look at World War I military history, and learn about local and/or Rock Island Arsenal history related to WWI. in our October presentation, Arsenal historians discuss the role of American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in Siber...

Library2GO

12:00am - 12:00am

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Library2GO

12:00am - 12:00am

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Library2GO

12:00am - 12:00am

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Library2GO

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Healthy Cents: Developing a Food Budget

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Everyone

Online

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Presentation

Description

Healthy Cents combines nutrition education and food resource management principles to encourage limited resource families to make healthy food choices on a limited budget....

Southwest Craft - Take n Make

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 8

Description

Create a Pumpkin Treat Box (treats included) and an Owl Ornament....

Remembering World War I - history series

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone

Remembering World War I - history series

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Nov 10, 2021

Online

Age Groups: Adult, Everyone

Program Type: Presentation

Description

Please note: this is an online program, presented via Zoom. Take another look at World War I military history, and learn about local and/or Rock Island Arsenal history related to WWI. In this, our last WWI...

Library2GO

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Library2GO - no runs on Thursday, Nov 25th Thanksgiving (Library closed)

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Library2GO - no runs on Thursday, Nov 25th Thanksgiving (Library closed)

12:00am - 11:45pm
Nov 22, 2021

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Library2GO

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Library2GO

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Tuneful Tuesdays

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Performance

Description

Enjoy a musical interlude over the lunch hour....

Library2GO

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Healthy Cents: Meal Planning & Food Shopping on a Budget

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Everyone

Healthy Cents: Meal Planning & Food Shopping on a Budget

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Dec 13, 2021

Online

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Presentation

Description

Healthy Cents combines nutrition education and food resource management principles to encourage limited resource families to make healthy food choices on a limited budget....

Southwest Craft - Take n Make

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 5

Description

Create a Holiday Tree and a gift (treats) to go "under" the tree!...

Library2GO

12:00am - 11:45pm

Age Group: Everyone

Library2Go Mobile Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

We are fully open for entry and browsing, but request no more than 4 patrons on the mobile unit at any time. Masks required for entry regardless of vaccination status...

Tuneful Tuesdays

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Performance

Description

Enjoy a musical interlude over the lunch hour....

January Southwest Craft - Take n Make

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Create Guinea Pig pets without the mess! ...

Tuneful Tuesdays

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Performance

Description

Enjoy a musical interlude over the lunch hour....

February Southwest Craft - Take n Make

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Create a Shadow Box Heart to display using buttons, stickers, and lots of fun things!...

Tuneful Tuesdays

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Performance

Description

A Celtic band from the Peoria area, the Turas will play some Irish tunes for your entertainment....

March Southwest Craft - Take n Make

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Always popular - Color your clay pot with Sharpie Markers!! ...

Tuneful Tuesdays

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Performance

Description

Enjoy a musical interlude over the lunch hour....

April Southwest Craft - Take n Make

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Create a beautiful floral basket for Mom!! (Mother's Day, May 8, 2022)...

May Southwest Craft - Take n Make

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Make an adorable Hogs and Kisses Pillow Box Pig to hold kisses and hugs!...

June Southwest Craft - Take n Make

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Create a special keychain for your father, or anyone using beads! Make and color a tie bookmark/card too!...

July Southwest Craft - Take n Make

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Design a red, white, and blue clothespin wreath with silver stars!...

August Southwest Craft - Take n Make

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Using a painted rock, pony beads, and wire - create a fun picture holder for a first day of school photo, or for any day photos!...

September Southwest Craft - Take n Make

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Using 5 oz clear dixie cups and material, create a lovely lit fall garland!...

October Southwest Craft - Take n Make

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Using bright orange and green paper and string - create a fun Jack-o-Lantern Halloween garland....

November Southwest Craft - Take n Make

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Make cute paper pumpkins and ears of fall corn using pony beads and pipe cleaners!...

December Southwest Craft - Take n Make

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 35

Description

Using a paper plate and papers, create a fun Christmas Tree mobile art project....

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