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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
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. ...
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Event Details:
Third Community Conversation with the Rock Island Library and the Rock Island Parks & Recreation departments. Join us to share your thoughts about our services, what you'd like to see for the future, and help us develop our next set of five-year ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Library2Go - Spring Schedule 2024

All Day 4/1 - 4/4
Library2Go Mobile Library
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.&...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Alpha Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
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...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
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. ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tuneful Tuesday - Rock Island High School Choir

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Join us for a FREE and fun community concert with the Rock Island High School Choir! This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided. ...

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Online
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).  ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Outreach ~ RIFAC Preschool

10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
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. ...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
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.  ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Spoken Word Class with Narrative QC

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:
Join NarrativeQC's poet, teacher, & TEDx Davenport presenter Chris Britton and young adults from NarrativeQC for this poetry and spoken word class. This event is open to the public of all ages!  ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for au...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Outreach Early Learning with RIMSD

9:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
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.  ...
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Astronomy Night

7:30pm - 9:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Shared Lawn Area
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Join us for a talk about eclipses and view the stars with the Quad Cities Popular Astronomy Club! Enjoy an evening out with family and learn about the night sky in spring. While regular distribution of eclipse glasses/viewers starts at all Rock Is...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
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. ...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

11:15am - 2:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Board Game Day

10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:
Board game fans: come to the Downtown Library for an afternoon of fun! Learn to play new games, or rediscover an old favorite. (Note that some games will be available for checkout during this event.) ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Library2Go - Spring Schedule 2024

All Day 4/8 - 4/11
Library2Go Mobile Library
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.&...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

NASA Eclipse Viewing

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Skies too cloudy or otherwise overcast to view the April 8 eclipse? No worries, we'll be livestreaming the NASA video feed at all Rock Island Public Libraries. Watch as the path of totality makes its way across our timezone.  We've also held ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

NASA Eclipse Viewing

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Skies too cloudy or otherwise overcast to view the April 8 eclipse? No worries, we'll be livestreaming the NASA video feed at all Rock Island Public Libraries. Watch as the path of totality makes its way across our timezone.  We've also held ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

NASA Eclipse Viewing

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Skies too cloudy or otherwise overcast to view the April 8 eclipse? No worries, we'll be livestreaming the NASA video feed at all Rock Island Public Libraries. Watch as the path of totality makes its way across our timezone.  We've also held ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
After you read the NewsBank online edition of the news of the day in our local newspaper, The Rock Island Argus, you might want to take something home with you.  It could be the crossword puzzle, an obituary, a copy of a news article or announce...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
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. ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Online
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).  ...