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Events
03 / 24
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
9 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library computer lab. Learn the basics of using and getting around the Internet. For new users. Start: 10:30 am
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the Southwest branch library at 10:30.
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Learn how to use Microsoft Word templates to create a resume. 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library Computer Lab | ||
03 / 25
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 5:30 pm
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
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
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. | ||
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03 / 31
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
9 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library computer lab. Learn the basics of using and getting around the Internet. For new users. Start: 10:30 am
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the Southwest branch library at 10:30.
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Learn how to use Microsoft Word templates to create a resume. 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library Computer Lab Start: 3:00 pm
LEGO CLUB! 30/31 Branch Library at 3 pm.
Come and design a creature to be displayed at the library. For ages K - 6th. Start: 6:30 pm
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID
Come to read Greg’s journal entries about himself and his nerdy friends. Will they every be popular?! We will be having a book discussion and activity. Each child will receive a copy of the book.
Wednesday, March 31st at the Main Library at 6:30
Register by Calling 732-7360
For grades 3 - 6th.
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04 / 1
Start: 6:00 pm
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 The Drummer(Hong Kong, 115 min). Please be advised that none of these films are rated and some may not be suitable for children. Start: 6:30 pm
Teen Advisory Board
1st Thursday of every month 6:30 pm Ages 11-18 Rock Island Main Library Children's Room, Ground Floor
Have ideas about programs and materials for teens? Join the Teen Advisory Board! We meet once a month to talk about upcoming Library programs, planning programs, and other things about the Library.
Plenty of food and fun!
Contact Natalie for questions: 732-7330 or struecker.natalie@rigov.org | ||
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04 / 5
Start: 6:00 pm
MESSY MONDAY
Come prepared to get messy and make a monster at the Southwest Library at 6:00. For grades K - 3. | ||
04 / 6
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04 / 7
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
9 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library computer lab. Learn the basics of using and getting around the Internet. For new users. Start: 10:30 am
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the Southwest branch library at 10:30.
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Learn how to use Microsoft Word templates to create a resume. 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library Computer Lab Start: 3:00 pm
LEGO CLUB
Come and design a Lego vehicle to be displayed at the library. For ages K - 6th. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Wednesday, April 7 6:30 p.m., Rock Island Main Library Community Room Free!
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04 / 8
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Teen Tech Club Thurs., April 8th 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 | ||
04 / 9
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04 / 11
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04 / 12
Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:00 pm
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 roast pork, red potatoes, carrot salad and pie, and is $6. Program features mini plays by American Association of University Women on notable women in history. Reservations required. Call Sue Bjorkman, 786-5909. Start: 5:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Quad City fans of noted author Neil Gaiman can watch a live Internet event, “An This event, which kicks off National Library Week (April 11-17), is coordinated by the American Library Association’s Campaign for America’s Libraries and the Jessamine County (Ky.) Public Library (JCPL). Start: 6:00 pm
RHYME TIME
For ages birth - 5 years at the Southwest Library.
Come enjoy Spring stories, sing songs and make crafts. | ||
04 / 13
Start: 6:00 pm
This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Community Room. We welcome all skill levels of knitters and crocheters.
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04 / 14
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
9 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library computer lab. Learn the basics of using and getting around the Internet. For new users. Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Learn how to use Microsoft Word templates to create a resume. 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library Computer Lab | ||
04 / 15
Start: 11:00 am
RHYME TIME
For ages birth - 5 years at the Main Library. Come enjoy Spring stories, sing songs and make crafts. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Artists' Cafe
Thursday, April 15th 6:00 pm Ages 11-18 Rock Island Main Library 2nd floor, Community Room Open Mic night! A great opportunity to read something you've written or display something you've created. Head to the Main Library for a couple hours of fun and creativity.
Interested in displaying artwork or reading something? Contact Natalie! 732-7330 or struecker.natalie@rigov.org | ||
04 / 16
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04 / 17
Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Save time, protect your identity. Take advantage of a free drop-off for secure, monitored bulk shredding service at the Document Destruction facility. For privacy, no shredding is done onsite. Due to space considerations at our 30/31 Branch, we will use the parking lot of the First Baptist Church immediately across 30th Street. Our thanks to the church for allowing us to use their lot! The Main Library downtown will host a second shred day on Wednesday, April 21. For more community shred day dates, including those offered by Bettendorf, Davenport and Moline Libraries, go to www.moneysmartweek.org/quadcities
Start: 11:00 am
RHYME TIME
For ages birth - 5 years at the 30/31 Library. Come enjoy Spring stories, sing songs and make crafts.
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04 / 18
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04 / 19
Start: 6:00 pm
MESSY MONDAY
Come prepared to get messy and make a monster at the MainLibrary at 6:00. For grades K - 3. | ||
04 / 20
Start: 10:30 am
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the 30/31 branch library at 10:30.
Start: 11:30 am
End: 12:30 pm
Board of Trustees Meeting, Library Director's Office. Time is provided for public comment. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Being Green-Earth Day Tuesday, April 20th 6:30-7:30 pm Ages 11-18 Rock Island Public Library Southwest Branch 9010 Ridgewood Rd
Come in for some tricks and tips to being green, and make a craft or two. | ||
04 / 21
Start: 9:00 am
End: 10:00 am
9 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library computer lab. Learn the basics of using and getting around the Internet. For new users. Start: 10:30 am
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the Southwest branch library at 10:30.
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Learn how to use Microsoft Word templates to create a resume. 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Main Library Computer Lab Start: 3:00 pm
LEGO CLUB! 30/31 Library at 3 pm.
Come and design a Lego vehicle to be displayed at the library. For ages K - 6th. Start: 3:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Save time, protect your identity. Take advantage of a free drop-off for secure, monitored bulk shredding service at the Document Destruction facility. For privacy, no shredding done onsite. Pull up and drop off household documents at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street. For more Community Shred Days, including ones offered by Bettendorf, Davenport and Moline Public Libraries, go to www.moneysmartweek.org/quadcities
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Generations of Blues: Mississippi bluesman
Evening with Neil Gaiman,” from 5 to 7 p.m. local time on April 12 at the Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th Street. The live video stream of Mr. Gaiman’s remarks is made possible by special arrangements with Jessamine County (Ky.) Public Library (JCPL), OARnet, the regional Ohio research and education network, the University of Minnesota and Internet2. 






