READ! HIGHER, FASTER, STRONGER

     Winter Reading 2010- Penguin Games

      January 19-February 26th

       Pre-k- 6th grade

       Pick up your reading log at any Rock Island Public Library

            Book prize and prize drawings

       Let the READING begin!

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the 30/31 branch library at 10:30.

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the 30/31 branch library at 10:30.

READ! HIGHER, FASTER, STRONGER

     Winter Reading 2010- Penguin Games

      January 19-February 26th

       Pre-k- 6th grade

       Pick up your reading log at any Rock Island Public Library

            Book prize and prize drawings

       Let the READING begin!

9 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library computer lab. Learn the basics of using and getting around the Internet. For new users.

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Southwest Branch library at 10:30.

Learn how to use Microsoft Word templates to create a resume. 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library Computer Lab

READ! HIGHER, FASTER, STRONGER

     Winter Reading 2010- Penguin Games

      January 19-February 26th

       Pre-k- 6th grade

       Pick up your reading log at any Rock Island Public Library

            Book prize and prize drawings

       Let the READING begin!

READ! HIGHER, FASTER, STRONGER

     Winter Reading 2010- Penguin Games

      January 19-February 26th

       Pre-k- 6th grade

       Pick up your reading log at any Rock Island Public Library

            Book prize and prize drawings

       Let the READING begin!

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the 30/31 branch library at 10:30.

Alpha Books will meet to discuss "Sarah's Key," by Tatiana DeRosnay in the Community Room of the Main Library. 3 p.m. To participate, just read the book and show up.

If you've borrowed a book from the book club kit, bring it along to exchange for next month's book.

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the 30/31 branch library at 10:30.

9 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library computer lab. Learn the basics of using and getting around the Internet. For new users.

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Southwest Branch library at 10:30.

Learn how to use Microsoft Word templates to create a resume. 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library Computer Lab

Visit the Friends of the Rock Island Library used book store at our 30/31 Branch Library, 3059 30th Street, for even bigger deals on used books, magazines and more!  Proceeds benefit your library!

Enjoy a good movie at the Main Rock Island Public Library. Each month a significant Independent Film will be shown in the Community Room of the Main Library–401 19th Street–in downtown Rock Island. All showings will begin at 6:00 p.m. They are free and open to the public. This month’s feature is Gigante (Uruguay, 85 min). Jara is a shy and lonely 35-year-old security guard at a supermarket on the outskirts of Montevideo. He works the night shift, monitoring the surveillance cameras of the entire building. One night Jara discovers Julia, a 25-year-old cleaning woman, through one of the cameras and is immediately attracted to her. Night after night, he watches her on the cameras while she works. Soon he starts following her after work: to the cinema, the beach and even to a date with another man. Jara's life becomes a series of routines and rituals around Julia, but eventually he finds himself at a crossroad and must decide whether to give up his obsession or confront it.  Please be advised that none of these films are rated and some may not be suitable for children.

Teen Advisory Board

First Thursday of every month

6:30-7:30

Ages 11-18

Rock Island Main Library

401 19th St

Children's Area

Interested in helping the Library put together programs and events just for teens?  Join the Teen Advisory Board and let your voice be heard!

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the 30/31 branch library at 10:30.

The Friends of the Rock Island Library meet at 11:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Rock Island, corner of 31st Avenue and 30th Street. Lunch includes corned beef, cabbage, carrots and cake, and is $6. Program features Mark Schwiebert's experiences during an archeological dig in the Holy Land. Reservations required. Call Sue Bjorkman, 786-5909.

Come get messy at the Southwest Branch Library!

We will be reading a story and making a messy craft. (Thread Easter Egg.)

For ages K - 3rd.

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the 30/31 branch library at 10:30.

This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Community Room.  We welcome all skill levels of knitters and crocheters. 

9 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library computer lab. Learn the basics of using and getting around the Internet. For new users.

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Southwest Branch library at 10:30.

Learn how to use Microsoft Word templates to create a resume. 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library Computer Lab

Teen Tech Club

Thurs., March 11th

6:00-7:30

Ages 11-18

Rock Island Main Library

401 19th St

2nd Floor, Community Room

Interested in learning more about computers or the Internet?  Join us to start learning how to use some of today's technology, including building websites, creating and editting videos, and other activities as suggested.

Space is limited, so register today!

Register by calling or emailing Natalie, the Young Adult Librarian.

309-732-7330

struecker.natalie@rigov.org

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the 30/31 branch library at 10:30.

RHYME TIME

For ages birth - 5 years at the Southwest Library.

Come enjoy Mo Willems stories, sing songs and make crafts.

Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Library Director's office, Main Library. Time is provided at each meeting for public comment.

Teen Book Club

Tuesday, March 16th

6:00

Ages 11-18

Rock Island Main Library

2nd Floor, Community Room

Like to read?  Like to talk about books?  Join the Teen Book Club!  We'll talk about some new books and our favorites.

TECH TOOLS

Come and learn how to write your own computer program using Carnegie Mellon University's ALICE program.

Main Library at 6:30

Grades 3rd - 6th

9 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library computer lab. Learn the basics of using and getting around the Internet. For new users.

Learn how to use Microsoft Word templates to create a resume. 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library Computer Lab

LEGO CLUB!

Main Library at 3 pm. 

Come and design a creature to be displayed at the library.

For ages K - 6th.

RHYME TIME 

For ages birth - 5 years at the Main Library. 

Come enjoy Mo Willems stories, sing songs and make crafts.

TECH TOOLS @ MAIN LIBRARY

Come and learn how to compose your own powerpoint presentation.  For grades 4th - 6th.

STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER

Main Library - Children's Room

Drop off you stuffed animal/action figure before 5:00 on Friday.    Then return Saturday morning 9:00 to see the fun they had at their library overnight! 

Drop off - before 5pm Friday

Pick Up - 9 am Saturday

STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER

Main Library - Children's Room

Drop off you stuffed animal/action figure before 5:00 on Friday.    Then return Saturday morning 9:00 to see the fun they had at their library overnight! 

Drop off - before 5pm Friday

Pick Up - 9 am Saturday

RHYME TIME 

For ages birth - 5 years at the 30/31 Library. 

Come enjoy Mo Willems stories, sing songs and make crafts.

Come get messy at the Main Library!

We will be reading a story and making a messy craft.

For ages K - 3rd.

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the 30/31 branch library at 10:30.

3-D Medusa

 Talk about a bad hair day! Percy Jackson's nemesis, Medusa, has them all the time. Learn more about this fictional deity, and take a look at some colorful snake pictures.   Then create a 3-D replica of Medusa using scissors, cardboard, and oil pastels.

10:30 - 12

For grades 3rd - 8th

9 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library computer lab. Learn the basics of using and getting around the Internet. For new users.

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Southwest branch library at 10:30.

Learn how to use Microsoft Word templates to create a resume. 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library Computer Lab

WRITING PROGRAM

Main Library in Children's Room from 4:30 - 5:30.

PBSkids Go! - Writer's Contest

        Come with a story idea or several and we will help you get your story together to enter the PBS kids Go! 

For grades K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd

Ani-Manga Club

Thursday, March 25th

7:00 pm

Ages 11-18

Rock Island Main Library

2nd Floor, Community Room

Interested in anime and/or manga?  This is the group for you!  We screen new anime and talk about our favorites and new manga.