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Events
04 / 4
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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 / 10
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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
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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04 / 22
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04 / 23
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04 / 24
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04 / 25
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04 / 26
Start: 6:00 pm
MISS NELSON HAS A FIELD DAY AT THE LIBRARY! APRIL 26TH, 6PM AT THE MAIN LIBRARY
Join the team and spend some time with Miss Nelson from the Circa 21 show as she reads her book. We will also be reading Miss Nelson's other books and doing crafts. | ||
04 / 27
Start: 10:30 am
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the 30/31 branch library at 10:30.
Start: 5:30 pm
End: 7:30 pm
The family that fishes together has a great time! Learn about the sport of fly fishing from the Hawkeye Fly Fishing Association and your library. Presenters will help you learn how to get started in the sport, the benefits of fly fishing as a hobby, and how women and young people can enjoy this relaxing pastime. Free. Please note - this presentation is at our Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. | ||
04 / 28
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 | ||
04 / 29
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04 / 30
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05 / 1
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The Rock Island Main Library 2nd Floor Art Gallery will host a special art exhibit from Delores De Wilde Bina, "Bina Butterflies," from May 1 to July 1, Many of the large butterfly collages come from her July 2009 Bina Mapflies series, which incorporate various textures, maps and other images. The maps in the collages “represent places I have visited or plan to visit. They also represent the world the butterfly inhabits. The map is a textural surface that allows me to manipulate patterns, textures and create illusionary depth,” says Bina. The pieces in the exhibit include collage, acrylic paint, varied inks, pencil and layered materials. Bina will host a public reception on May 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the library art gallery. The event is free and open to the public. | ||
05 / 2
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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:00 pm
The Rock Island Main Library 2nd Floor Art Gallery will host a special art exhibit from Delores De Wilde Bina, "Bina Butterflies," from May 1 to July 1, Many of the large butterfly collages come from her July 2009 Bina Mapflies series, which incorporate various textures, maps and other images. The maps in the collages “represent places I have visited or plan to visit. They also represent the world the butterfly inhabits. The map is a textural surface that allows me to manipulate patterns, textures and create illusionary depth,” says Bina. The pieces in the exhibit include collage, acrylic paint, varied inks, pencil and layered materials. Bina will host a public reception on May 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the library art gallery. The event is free and open to the public. | ||
05 / 3
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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:00 pm
The Rock Island Main Library 2nd Floor Art Gallery will host a special art exhibit from Delores De Wilde Bina, "Bina Butterflies," from May 1 to July 1, Many of the large butterfly collages come from her July 2009 Bina Mapflies series, which incorporate various textures, maps and other images. The maps in the collages “represent places I have visited or plan to visit. They also represent the world the butterfly inhabits. The map is a textural surface that allows me to manipulate patterns, textures and create illusionary depth,” says Bina. The pieces in the exhibit include collage, acrylic paint, varied inks, pencil and layered materials. Bina will host a public reception on May 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the library art gallery. The event is free and open to the public. Start: 9:00 am
SUMMER ART, DRAMA & MATH Each week local artist, Gloria Burlingame, will instruct children with new artistic techniques and subjects. For grades 3rd - 8th. Tuesdays, 2 - 3, Main Library - Community Room ********************************************************************************* Angela Rathmann offers a weekly drama program culminating in a group performance. For grades 4th and up. Mondays & Wednesdays, 1 - 3, Main Library - Community Room ********************************************************************************* Elizabeth Russell will be offering assistance to solve the mysteries of math. For grades 2nd - 6th. Tuesday, 3:00, Main Library ********************************************************************************* REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR BOTH PROGRAMS CALL TODAY! 732-7360 | ||
05 / 4
(all day)
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:00 pm
The Rock Island Main Library 2nd Floor Art Gallery will host a special art exhibit from Delores De Wilde Bina, "Bina Butterflies," from May 1 to July 1, Many of the large butterfly collages come from her July 2009 Bina Mapflies series, which incorporate various textures, maps and other images. The maps in the collages “represent places I have visited or plan to visit. They also represent the world the butterfly inhabits. The map is a textural surface that allows me to manipulate patterns, textures and create illusionary depth,” says Bina. The pieces in the exhibit include collage, acrylic paint, varied inks, pencil and layered materials. Bina will host a public reception on May 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the library art gallery. The event is free and open to the public. | ||
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. 
2010. The exhibit is free and open to the public during regular library hours.
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