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February 2019

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					Downtown Petite Picassos 10:30am - 11:30am Downtown Library Downtown Children's Story Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Craft, Description We will be listening to a story then creating messy art projects. For ages 0 - 5 with a caregiver. ...	Treat Yo Self : Cupcake Decorating 12:30pm - 2:00pm Registration Required 30/31 Library 30/31 Bookstore Age Group: Everyone Program Type: DIY Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Description New Year, No Resolution! Skip the Diet and Cut to the Cake!...
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	Alpha Book Discussion Group 1:00pm - 2:00pm Downtown Library Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Description In February, the book Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan will be discussed. ...	30/31 Play & Grow 10:30am - 11:30am 30/31 Library 30/31 Bookstore Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Storytime, Description Monthly structured playgroup. Talk, Sing, Read and Play your way to early literacy. For ages 3 and under. ... Tuneful Tuesdays Celebrates Nat King Cole 12:00pm - 1:00pm Tuneful Tuesdays Celebrates Nat King Cole 12:00pm - 1:00pm Feb 5, 2019 Downtown Library Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone, Program Type: Performance Description In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Nat King Cole, Tony Sconyers and Dick Hansen will entertain the audience with favorite music from this timeless entertainer. ...	Southwest Putnam Preschool Fun 10:30am - 11:30am Southwest Library Southwest Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Special Event, Description This engaging Putnam science program will have hands-on experiences and activities for ... Romance Novel Book Swap 6:00pm - 7:00pm 30/31 Library 30/31 Bookstore Age Group: Adult Description You are cordially invited to our very first romance novel exchange party! Bring your gently-used romance books and meet other romance readers as you discuss and swap your favorite reads. ...	Outreach/Head Start ~ Ridgewood & Thomas Jefferson 9:00am - 11:00am Outreach/Head Start ~ Ridgewood & Thomas Jefferson 9:00am - 11:00am Feb 7, 2019 Offsite Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Eye ❤️ You 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required Eye ❤️ You 6:00pm - 7:00pm Feb 7, 2019 30/31 Library 30/31 Bookstore Age Group: Children, Everyone, Program Type: Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 8 Description Enjoy a heart-shaped view of the world just in time for Valentine's Day! Come assemble and color your own heart-shaped glasses, and see the world through a lovelier lens! ...	Book-a-Librarian for Tech Help 9:00am - 10:30am Downtown Library Age Group: 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 Downtown Library. ... Downtown Toddler Tales 10:30am - 11:30am Downtown Library Downtown Children's Story Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description Come in for stories, songs and a craft. For ages 5 and under. ...	Bluestem Buddies Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Downtown Library Downtown Children's Story Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Discussion Description Read a book from the Bluestem list, ... STEAMazing 2:00pm - 3:00pm Registration Required Downtown Library Downtown Children's Story Area Age Group: Children Registration Required Description Fun with science, technology, engineering, art and math, immediately following our NEW Bluestem Book Club....
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Outreach- HeadStart Choosey Event 1:00pm - 3:00pm Offsite	Coffee and a Movie 9:30am - 12:00pm Downtown Library Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Description Come and join us for a cup of coffee and a great movie. We'll be showing: Coco (PG, 105 min, 2017). ...	30/31 Putnam Preschool Fun 10:30am - 11:30am 30/31 Library 30/31 Bookstore Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Special Event, Description Join us for "Making Sense of Your Five Senses," an engaging science program from the Putnam Museum with hands-on experiences and activities for young learners. Music, fun and motion will spark creativity and encourage exploration. ... YouTube Video Night 5:30pm - 7:00pm Downtown Library Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Special Event Description Come to the Downtown Library and learn to make a YouTube video. Use a laptop or some of our props to create and upload a video, and you can submit your video to the annual YouTube Challenge.... Southwest Craft Night 6:00pm - 7:00pm Registration Required Southwest Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 22 Description Make little Valentine Pillow Boxes to fill with sweets for a friend, a parent, or yourself! ...	Southwest Petite Picassos 10:30am - 11:30am Southwest Library Southwest Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Craft, Description We will be listening to a story then creating messy art projects. For ages 0 - 5 with a caregiver. ... BTS ARMY! Purple Heart Stickers 5:30pm - 7:00pm Registration Required BTS ARMY! Purple Heart Stickers 5:30pm - 7:00pm Feb 13, 2019 30/31 Library 30/31 Bookstore Age Group: Teen, Adult, Program Type: DIY, Special Event, Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Description Do you know BTS? Join us for this Purple Heart Event. Design and color your very own purple heart stickers on the anniversary of Bangtan's music video, Spring Day; a song inspired by author Ursula K.... World War II Lecture Series 6:00pm - 7:00pm World War II Lecture Series 6:00pm - 7:00pm Feb 13, 2019 Downtown Library Downtown Community Room Age Group: 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 presentation, the North African Campaign/Battle of Kasserine Pass will be discussed. ...	Outreach/Head Start ~ Earl Hanson & Center Math & Science 9:00am - 11:00am Outreach/Head Start ~ Earl Hanson & Center Math & Science 9:00am - 11:00am Feb 14, 2019 Downtown Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Sew Much Fun 5:30pm - 7:30pm Registration Required Downtown Library Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Craft Registration Required Seats Remaining: 4 Description You will sew a walker tote to be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStore Health and Home. ...	Book-a-Librarian for Tech Help 9:00am - 10:30am 30/31 Library Age Group: 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 Toddler Tales 10:30am - 11:30am Downtown Library Downtown Children's Story Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description Come in for stories, songs and a craft. For ages 5 and under. ...
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	Staff Inservice Day All Day Branch: Downtown Library, 30/31 Library, Southwest Library Description All Rock Island Library locations will be closed for staff inservice training. ...	Skip-Along/Gold Room site visit 9:30am - 10:30am Offsite 30/31 Petite Picassos 10:30am - 11:30am 30/31 Library 30/31 Bookstore Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Craft, Description We will be listening to a story then creating messy art projects. For ages 0 - 5 with a caregiver. ... RIPL Board Meeting 4:00pm - 5:30pm Downtown Library Downtown Director's Office Age Group: 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 Offsite Age Group: Everyone Description Grab a coffee at Rozz-Tox, and join us to discuss the books of best-selling author Jason Reynolds (photo at right) who will be speaking at Rock Island High School on March 29 (and at events presented by the Davenport Public Library on March 28.) C... Last Call Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Offsite Age Group: 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 February as we discuss The Woman who Smashed Codes, by Jason Fagone. ...	Southwest Toddler Tales 10:30am - 11:30am Southwest Library Southwest Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description Come in for stories, songs and a craft. For ages 5 and under. ... 30/31 Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm 30/31 Library 30/31 Bookstore Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Description Join the discussion on Manchild In the Promised Land by Claude Brown. ...	Outreach/Head Start ~ Marshall 9:00am - 11:00am Offsite Age Group: Children Cinema @ Southwest - Bohemian Rhapsody 10:00am - 12:30pm Southwest Library Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Description Come to a cozy sit and watch a Movie Day at Southwest. Light refreshments will be provided. Movie is a new release from 2018, with the true-life tale of the rise of the band named Queen. This movie will rock you! ... Truth About Adult ADHD 6:00pm - 7:00pm Downtown Library Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Lecture Description Come learn what adult ADHD is and isn't. Presented by a member of a local support group for adults with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.) ...	Book-a-Librarian for Tech Help 9:00am - 10:30am Southwest Library Age Group: 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 Downtown Library Downtown Children's Story Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Special Event, Description Join us for "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle," an engaging science program from the Putnam Museum with hands-on experiences and activities for young learners. Music, fun and motion will spark creativity and encourage exploration. Ages 5 and under. ...	RIMSD Winter Bash 10:00am - 2:00pm Offsite Age Group: Everyone Description table at RIMSD's Winter Bash--with possible demo/presentation. ...

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	Head Start/Center for Math & Science Rm#1 10:00am - 11:00am Downtown Library Downtown Children's Story Area Description Rock Island/Milan Head Start and Preschool For All classes will be visiting the Rock Island Public Library. Today's visit is by Center for Math & Science. Early literacy activities, library introduction and Rocktown Reads fun. Thank yo...	30/31 Toddler Tales 10:30am - 11:30am 30/31 Library 30/31 Bookstore Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description Come in for stories, songs and a craft. For ages 5 and under. ...	Southwest Toddler Tales 10:30am - 11:30am Southwest Library Southwest Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Description Come in for stories, songs and a craft. For ages 5 and under. ... Quad City Youth Conference 11:45am - 12:45pm Outreach BTS: SPEAK YOURSELF TOUR INFO SESSION 5:00pm - 5:30pm BTS: SPEAK YOURSELF TOUR INFO SESSION 5:00pm - 5:30pm Feb 27, 2019 Downtown Library Age Group: Teen, Adult, Program Type: Discussion Description First BTS concert? Questions about the #SpeakYourself Stadium tour? Come join us for a information session about purchasing tickets for the stadium concert at Soldier Field....	Outreach/Head Start ~ Horace Mann 9:00am - 11:00am Offsite Age Group: Children Quad City Youth Conference 11:45am - 12:45pm Outreach Outreach/Head Start ~ Thomas Jefferson 12:15pm - 1:00pm Offsite Age Group: Children Marvel Movie Night 5:30pm - 7:30pm Downtown Library Downtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Movie Description Join us and catch up with what’s happening in the Marvel Universe! Enjoy popcorn and a free movie before you see the latest entry in the MCU (Ant-Man and the Wasp.) Location may be subject to change. ...