Watts-Midtown Driveway Work

Work began this morning on repairing the driveway leading into our Watts-Midtown Branch and the RI YMCA. Please note that there is 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. Miss Ranell's Friday storytime will move to our Downtown Children's Library for Friday. Thank you for your patience as the YMCA repairs this driveway. 

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Outreach- RI High School Culture Fest

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Youth services staff will be at the Rock Island High School for the Culture Fest.  We will be sharing summer programming, Project Next Generation programming and answering questions. ...

Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.   ...

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.  ...

Spring Toddler Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
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...

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. ...

Wildflower Walk at Black Hawk State Historic Site

10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Bask in the beauty of spring at this guided Wildflower Walk at Black Hawk State Historic Site. This hike is open to people of all ages and will cover a variety of topics. Hikers are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and clothing, to bring along wa...

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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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Let’s Talk About Death - Death Cafe

11:00am - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:
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 honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much. All people ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Library2Go - Spring Schedule 2024

All Day 5/20 - 5/21
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.&...

Adult Knitting Circle

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
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 open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow ...

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. ...

Together We Care Dining Fundraiser

11:00am - 9:00pm
All locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: All locations
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Dine for two great causes! "Together We Care" fundraising event at Applebee's, co-presented by Rock Island Public Library Foundation PALS volunteers and Moline Public Library Friends of the Library. 50% of proceeds from special menu orders will be do...

The Rock Island Railroad Video Series #4: Quite a Surprise, Mate!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
Is British Rock 'n Roll really based on the Rock Island Railroad's theme song?  Come, and see. Billy Bragg on how one song - Rock Island Line - kickstarted the skiffle craze in 50s Britain and gave birth to the great British bands of the 60s....

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).  ...

Brainfuse Webinar: Maximize Job Search with AI

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
Attendees must register. Space is limited. This workshop will be recorded and shared on the Brainfuse JobNow site. Ashley Watkins, a Nationally Certified Résumé Writer (NCRW) and Online Profile Expert (NCOPE), leads a free AI Techniques for Job Se...

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

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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...

Library Board of Trustees meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:
Monthly meeting of the Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees. Time is available for public comment during the meeting.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Purpose of Meeting
Event Details The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. Time for public comment is provided at the beginning of each meeting.  Agenda...

Midtown Readers Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Join us as we discuss All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE. This group meets at the new Watts-Midtown Library in the Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room. ...

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.  ...

Georgia O'Keeffe's World

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
Georgia O’Keeffe’s World: Focused on Nature, the early years at Lake George and New York with Alfred Stieglitz. Present by Carol Ehlers, “Time with Art” Georgia O’Keeffe is an artist who has changed the way we look at things. The program ex...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Virgil Mayberry on American Slavery

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
   On December 6, 1865, the United States of America abolished slavery with the ratification of the 13th amendment.  It took a civil war to determine the fate of those who were enslaved.  Since the first African slaves arrived on ...

Library2Go - Route Closed

All Day
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:
Library2Go Route closed May 23rd - June 3rd. Our new route will return in June! ...

Spring Toddler Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
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...