Event List

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 The Marsh King...

Join us for a group book discussion in one of Rock Island's most beautiful parks, Longview Park! This month's selection is How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair . You can obta...

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.

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! This book...

Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is ...

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.

  Allen McCaulley is an author of children's picture books. He grew up in Moline, Illinois and many years ago served as mayor of Moline. He graduated from the University of...

The Rock Island Railroad Line was probably most famous for its line of trains called the “Rockets”. Introduced in 1947, the Golden Rocket promised comfort and luxury. It included d...

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

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

Join in on some crafty fun in this guided String Art class with High Strung by 3M! Attendees can expect to complete the project in the image above with guidance and supplies. We...

Join us as we discuss Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q Sutano! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE. This group meets at the new Watts-Midtown...

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...

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

Create a custom one strap bag with swag!  QC fashion designer, Shay Tate Moore, will be instructing this sewing class for tween and teens ages 10-17.  

Join us for some painting fun at our first Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but ther...

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.

Guess who has a new movie coming out! That's right: everyone's favorite unkillable mercenary is finally back, and this time, he's brought his pal Wolverine with him. Are they reall...

Are your best stuffed animals or special toys looking for a summer campout?   Come in to make a nametag for your toy and hear a quick story or two.   Storyti...

It's time to pick up your sleepy toy after a night of fun. Pick up from 10 - 12 at Watts-Midtown. 

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 ho...