Watts-Midtown Driveway Work

Work begins soon on repairing the driveway leading into our Watts-Midtown Branch and the RI YMCA. When weather allows work to start, please note that there will be only one lane in and out of the parking lot. Please alternate when entering or leaving the lot, and note that there is no left hand turn onto the drive off 30th Street. 

Remember that you can return items to any Rock Island Library, even if it was checked out at the branch. Thank you for your patience as the YMCA repairs this driveway. 

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Library2Go - Spring Schedule 2024

All Day 4/29 - 5/2
Library2Go Mobile Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our new Spring Intersession bookmobile schedule starts Monday, March 11th, and runs through Tuesday, May 21st. We are fully open for entry and browsing. The Mobile Library will

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:
Our new Spring Intersession bookmobile schedule starts Monday, March 11th, and runs through Tuesday, May 21st. We are fully open for entry and browsing. The Mobile Library will not stop at school locations during Intersession - 3/11/24 - 3/22/24.&...
Portrait of Ida B. Wells

A Black Women’s History Month Feature – Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Documentary

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

There are few Chicago historical figures whose life and work speak to the current moment more than Ida B. Wells, the 19th century investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
There are few Chicago historical figures whose life and work speak to the current moment more than Ida B. Wells, the 19th century investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and passionate suffragist. Freed from slavery just six months after sh...

Library meeting/private

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Program information for "Pressed Flower Lantern"

DIY Craft: Pressed Flower Lantern

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

April Showers Bring May Flowers! Are you looking to add to your spring decor? Join us on Monday, April 29th, to make a Pressed Flower Lantern! All supplies will be provided. Reg

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
April Showers Bring May Flowers! Are you looking to add to your spring decor? Join us on Monday, April 29th, to make a Pressed Flower Lantern! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.  ...
storytime

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
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.

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. ...
Image of Kuniko Yamamoto

QC Arts Visiting Artist: Japanese Storytelling with Kuniko Yamamoto

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Kuniko Yamamoto enchants audiences of every age with dramatic storytelling using myths and fables from ancient and modern Japan, spiced with social revelations to educate and amuse

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Kuniko Yamamoto enchants audiences of every age with dramatic storytelling using myths and fables from ancient and modern Japan, spiced with social revelations to educate and amuse. In Magical Mask, Music and Mime of Japan Kuniko uses traditional Jap...
Colorful book talk banner with pictures inside each letter.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Online
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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). 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult
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).  ...
blue and white goodwill logo

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

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 fro

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:
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...

Outreach ~ RIFAC Preschool

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Outreach, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children's Librarian will be sharing stories with RIFAC preschool classes.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:
Children's Librarian will be sharing stories with RIFAC preschool classes. ...
storytime

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
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. 

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.  ...
Colorful Spoken word showcase flyer containing details of the event listed in the text

Creative Arts Showcase w/ Narrative QC

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Prepare to be mesmerized as talented wordsmiths take the stage, weaving intricate tapestries of verse with their voices. From soul-stirring narratives to thought-provoking social

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:
Prepare to be mesmerized as talented wordsmiths take the stage, weaving intricate tapestries of verse with their voices. From soul-stirring narratives to thought-provoking social commentary, each performance promises to captivate and inspire. ...

Outreach Early Learning with RIMSD

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

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

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
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.  ...
parent and toddler playgroup

Spring Toddler Playgroup

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Children's Story Area at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
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.&nb

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

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
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.

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. ...

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:15am - 2:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event, Tour
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary.  Library introduction, services, collections, libr

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event, Tour
Event Details:
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...
A purple flyer featuring gaming controller and console graphics gives the details of this event at Rock Island High School.

Gaming Tournament

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Outreach, Gaming
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

RIHS studentsl!  Do you love Super Smash? Sign up for our first gaming tournament, and enjoy snacks, prizes, and perhaps...victory!   

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Outreach, Gaming
Event Details:
RIHS studentsl!  Do you love Super Smash? Sign up for our first gaming tournament, and enjoy snacks, prizes, and perhaps...victory!    ...
An image of a tan table covered with a display of free comic books.

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Watts-Midtown branch library and pick up a free comic, and enter our Free Comic Book Day art contest! All ages are welcome, and be sure to visit Rock Island comic shops

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Stop by the Watts-Midtown branch library and pick up a free comic, and enter our Free Comic Book Day art contest! All ages are welcome, and be sure to visit Rock Island comic shops today to pick up other free comics. ...
Mobile library vehicle parked on street.

Library2Go - Spring Schedule 2024

All Day 5/6 - 5/9
Library2Go Mobile Library
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Our new Spring Intersession bookmobile schedule starts Monday, March 11th, and runs through Tuesday, May 21st. We are fully open for entry and browsing. The Mobile Library will

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:
Our new Spring Intersession bookmobile schedule starts Monday, March 11th, and runs through Tuesday, May 21st. We are fully open for entry and browsing. The Mobile Library will not stop at school locations during Intersession - 3/11/24 - 3/22/24.&...
Program information for "Job Searching" series

Job Searching with Black Hawk College

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

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 provid

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
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...
The House of Ever book cover

Alpha Book Club

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking to share your love of reading with others? Check out Alpha Book Club! This book club reads a variety of genres and discussion is always fun and interesting. This club is op

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Looking to share your love of reading with others? Check out Alpha Book Club! This book club reads a variety of genres and discussion is always fun and interesting. This club is open to the public and no registration is required! This month's book...
MLK Day food drive

Martin Luther King Jr. Food Drive

All Day 5/7 - 5/21
All locations
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” The Arc and the Disability Coalition have answered that call and hope you will help be th

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All locations
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” The Arc and the Disability Coalition have answered that call and hope you will help be the light. Please drop off non-perishable food items at any Rock Island ...
storytime

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
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.

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. ...
Ancestry.com logo on green leafy background

Genealogy Tools of the Trade - Ancestry.com

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

   One of the most exciting and productive tools for doing the fun work of genealogy is Ancestry.com, frequently considered the 'grandaddy' of family records searches. Th

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Event Details:
   One of the most exciting and productive tools for doing the fun work of genealogy is Ancestry.com, frequently considered the 'grandaddy' of family records searches. Their extensive databases not only help to find materials about your fam...
Colorful book talk banner with pictures inside each letter.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Online
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
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). 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult
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).  ...