Rock Island Public Library

30/31 Petite Picassos

10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group: Children

30/31 Library

30/31 Bookstore

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Early Learning, Craft

Description

We will be listening to a story then creating messy art projects....

Southwest Craft Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

Registration Required

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Description

Come make a sweet, little paper bouquet of colorful flowers to celebrate spring!...

World War II Lecture Series

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone

World War II Lecture Series

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mar 13, 2019

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

Age Groups: Adult, Everyone

Program Type: Lecture

Description

A historian from the Army Sustainment Command will walk attendees through a history of World War II in this 10 part series. In this part of the series, we take a look at the American Strategic Bombing Campaign (USAAF)/Raid on Berlin....

Art with the Figge

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Registration Required

Downtown Library

Downtown Children's Story Area

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 30

RUN! BTS ARMY

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Registration Required

30/31 Library

30/31 Bookstore

Age Groups: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Movie, Special Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 15

Description

Do you know BTS? Join us for a mystery episode from the Kpop group's variety show, RUN! BTS! Stick around for an activity from the episode and get to know your local BTS ARMY fans....

Sew Much Fun

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Description

This month, come and sew a fidget quilt to be donated to Rock Island, Mercer, and Scott County Royal Family KIDS Club/Camp....

Pi Day Party

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

30/31 Library

30/31 Small Meeting Room/Study Porch

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

Description

Join us at 30/31 for a celebration of all things Pi! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, STEAM activities, plus a tasty snack of...you guessed it, pie! ...

Book-a-Librarian for Tech Help

9:00am - 10:30am

Age Group: Everyone

30/31 Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: DIY

Description

We provide one-on-one technology and reference assistance by appointment.Reserve a half-hour session (9-9:30 am, 9:30-10 am, 10-10:30 am) with a Reference Librarian at the 30/31 Branch. ...

Downtown Lego Build

9:00am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Children

Downtown Library

Downtown Children's Story Area

Age Groups: Children

Description

Drop-In and play build with Legos....

Skip-Along/Gold Room site visit

9:30am - 10:00am

Offsite

RIPL Board Meeting

Downtown Community Room

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

RIPL Board Meeting

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Everyone

Downtown Library

Downtown Director's Office

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

Description

Monthly meeting of the Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees. Meets on 2nd floor, either in the office of the Library Director or in the Community Room. ...

Jason Reynolds Book Discussion

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Age Group: Everyone

Offsite

Age Groups: Everyone

Description

Grab a coffee at Cool Beanz, and join us to discuss the books of best-selling author Jason Reynolds (shown at right), who will be speaking at Rock Island High School on March 29 (and at events presented by the Davenport Public Library on...

Last Call Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Offsite

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Discussion

Description

This group meets in the party room at Icons. Drinks are available for purchase. Must be 21 or older to attend.Join us in March to discuss The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, by Phaedra Patrick....

Southwest Petite Picassos

10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group: Children

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Early Learning, Craft

Description

We will be listening to a story then creating messy art projects....

Fortnite Fest

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Teen

Downtown Library

Age Groups: Teen

Program Type: Gaming

Description

Join us at the Downtown Library for a celebration of Fortnite! Play the game on our computers, complete our scavenger hunt around the library, and play trivia to win prizes! ...

30/31 Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Adult

30/31 Library

30/31 Bookstore

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Discussion

Description

Have you read Hag Seed by Margaret Atwood? Offer your insight at the March 30/31 book discussion group....

Cinema @ Southwest

10:00am - 12:30pm

Age Group: Adult

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Movie

Description

Free Movie Day at Southwest. Light refreshments will be provided. This month's movie mixes music and love and stars Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga....

Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Downtown Library

Downtown Children's Story Area

Earth Day Everyday Art: Photo Frame

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone

Registration Required

Earth Day Everyday Art: Photo Frame

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mar 21, 2019

30/31 Library

30/31 Bookstore

Age Groups: Teen, Adult, Everyone

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Description

Help save the planet with the things you use everyday! Learn new crafts made with ordinary household items, and stimulate creative recycling....

Book-a-Librarian for Tech Help

9:00am - 10:30am

Age Group: Everyone

Southwest Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: DIY

Description

We provide one-on-one technology and reference assistance by appointment.Reserve a half-hour session (9-9:30 am, 9:30-10 am, 10-10:30 am) with a Reference Librarian at the Southwest Branch. ...

Downtown Putnam Preschool Fun

10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group: Children

Downtown Library

Downtown Children's Story Area

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Early Learning, Special Event

Description

This engaging Putnam science program on the topic "I am not a Robot ... but are you?" will have hands-on experiences and activities for young learners. Music, fun, and motion will spark creativity and encourage exploration....

In the Stars

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Age Group: Everyone

30/31 Library

Age Groups: Everyone

Program Type: Special Event

Description

Learn about space and observe stars and planets using high-powered telescopes and the Popular Astronomy Club's mobile observatory. Park in church lots....

30/31 Toddler Tales

10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group: Children

30/31 Library

30/31 Bookstore

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Come in for stories, songs and a craft. For ages 5 and under....

Southwest Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Discussion

Description

In March, we talk about Celeste Ng's Everything I Never Told You....

Southwest Toddler Tales

10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group: Children

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Come in for stories, songs and a craft. For ages 5 and under....

Outreach/Head Start ~ Earl Hanson & Center Math & Science

9:00am - 11:00am

Age Group: Children

Outreach/Head Start ~ Earl Hanson & Center Math & Science

9:00am - 11:00am
Mar 28, 2019

Downtown Library

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Self-Care Craft Series: Relaxation Jars

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Registration Required

30/31 Library

30/31 Bookstore

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Craft

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 12

Description

Take some time for you and make your very own relaxation jar. These glittery creations help to calm us down and promote relaxation. Materials will be provided. ...

Jason Reynolds at RIHS

9:30am - 10:30am

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Registration Required

Jason Reynolds at RIHS

9:30am - 10:30am
Mar 29, 2019

Offsite

Age Groups: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 239

Description

Jason Reynolds, award-winning author of books for young adult and middle grade audiences, will be speaking to Rock Island/Milan School District students and interested members of the public at Rock Island High School Auditorium....

Downtown Petite Picassos

10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group: Children

Downtown Library

Downtown Children's Story Area

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Early Learning, Craft

Description

We will be listening to a story then creating messy art projects....

Jason Reynolds at RIHS

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Registration Required

Jason Reynolds at RIHS

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mar 29, 2019

Offsite

Age Groups: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 324

Description

Alpha Book Discussion Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Discussion

Description

Can the isolation of Alaska save a family? Read Kristin Hannah's The Great Alone and talk about it in April....

30/31 Putnam Preschool Fun

10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group: Children

30/31 Library

30/31 Bookstore

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Early Learning, Special Event

Description

This engaging Putnam science program will have hands-on experiences and activities for ...

Tuneful Tuesdays

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

Program Type: Performance

Description

The Augustana Percussion Ensemble is a chamber group and performs music specifically written for the percussion ensemble from 1930 to the present, along with various transcriptions and arrangements of music never imagined for percussion....

Southwest Toddler Tales

10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group: Children

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Storytime

Description

Come in for stories, songs and a craft. For ages 5 and under....

IRA/401K Rollovers: Uncovering Hidden Fees and Making Sound Decisions

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Age Group: Adult

IRA/401K Rollovers: Uncovering Hidden Fees and Making Sound Decisions

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Apr 3, 2019

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Lecture

Description

In this program, learn how to consolidate assets, access your retirement account for current needs, and avoid taxes. Discuss Stretch IRAs, Leaving IRAs behind, and IRS section 525....

Outreach/Head Start ~ Ridgewood & Thomas Jefferson

9:00am - 11:00am

Age Group: Children

Outreach/Head Start ~ Ridgewood & Thomas Jefferson

9:00am - 11:00am
Apr 4, 2019

Offsite

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Storytime

The History of Baseball

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Group: Adult, Everyone

The History of Baseball

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Apr 4, 2019

Southwest Library

Southwest Community Room

Age Groups: Adult, Everyone

Program Type: Lecture

Description

As Major League Baseball finishes up its first week of the 2019, Dr. Bruce Storey will present a history of the game....

Downtown Play & Grow

10:30am - 11:30am

Age Group: Children

Downtown Library

Downtown Children's Story Area

Age Groups: Children

Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime

Description

Monthly structured playgroup. Talk, Sing, Read and Playyour way to early literacy.For ages 3 and under....

Coffee and a Movie

9:30am - 12:00pm

Age Group: Adult

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

Age Groups: Adult

Program Type: Movie

Description

Come and join us for a cup of coffee and a great movie. We'll be showing: Downfall (Der Untergang) (R, 156 min, 2004)....

DIY Spring Sign

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Registration Required

Downtown Library

Downtown Community Room

Age Groups: Teen, Adult

Program Type: DIY

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 19

Description

Come create a painted wood sign just in time for Spring....

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