Paint for Pages, a special art reception & silent auction, will raise funds for the Lorene Evans Watts Memorial Fund for Children's Materials on Saturday, July 3 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the Rock Island Main Library's Community Room and art gallery. Mrs. Watts, a long-time teacher, artist and children's advocate, served on the Rock Island Library Board of Trustees.

All locations of the Rock Island Library are closed today in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

WILD & WACKY BOOK ACTIVITY

Each week will focus upon scary, mysterious or science books followed by a relevant craft. 

For ages 5 - 8

Tuesday, 10:30 - 11:30, 30/31 Branch

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

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

MYSTIFYING MAGIC WITH RICK EUGENE

Conjure up the courage to be amazed by the mysteries of magic!

July 6th, 1pm, Southwest Branch Library

Tuesdays 2-3 p.m.  June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6 (last class!)

Main Library- Community Room

Entering grades 3rd-8th

Registration begins May 3rd- Call 732-7360

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 9:30.

WILD & WACKY BOOK ACTIVITY

Each week will focus upon scary, mysterious or science books followed by a relevant craft. 

For ages 5 - 8

Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:30, Southwest Branch

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

SCAVENGER LAB

Investigate the library with a new approach in our weekly challenges. 

For ages 8 - 11.

Wednesday, 3:00, 30/31 Branch Library

SCAVENGER LAB

Investigate the library with a new approach in our weekly scavenger hunt. 

For ages 8 - 11.

Thursday, 3:00, Southwest Branch

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Main library at 9:30.

WILD & WACKY BOOK ACTIVITY

Each week will focus upon scary, mysterious or science books followed by a relevant craft. 

For ages 5 - 8

Friday, 9:30 - 1:30, Main Library

Teen Gaming Days

10:30 am-12:00 pm

Main Library

401 19th St

2nd Floor Community Room

Open to ages 11-18

Looking for something new to do?  Head to the library to play a variety of board and card games and try out the Library's new Wii!

Funded by the Friends of the Rock Island Public Library and provided by Best Buy.

SCAVENGER LAB

Investigate the library with a new approach in our weekly challenges. 

For ages 8 - 11.

Monday, 3:00, Main Library

30/31 BRANCH LEGO CLUB

Use your imagination to design a piece of Lego art to be displayed at the library.

For ages K - 6th.

Teen Craft Night

Main Library

401 19th St

2nd Floor Community Room

Ages 11-18

Come make an animaguri for yourself or a friend.  Don't know what that is?  Come find out!

RIVERSIDE RUMBLE

Storyteller, Reid Miller performs songs, poems and puppetry.

July 13th, 10am, Southwest Branch Library

Teen Gaming Night

Southwest Branch

9010 Ridgewood Dr

Open to ages 11-18

Looking for something new to do?  Head to the library to play a variety of board and card games and try out the Library's new Wii!

Funded by the Friends of the Rock Island Public Library and provided by Best Buy.

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

WILD & WACKY BOOK ACTIVITY

Each week will focus upon scary, mysterious or science books followed by a relevant craft. 

For ages 5 - 8

Wednesday, 9:30 - 10:30, Southwest Branch

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Southwest branch library at 9:30.

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

SCAVENGER LAB

Investigate the library with a new approach in our weekly challenges. 

For ages 8 - 11.

Wednesday, 3:00, 30/31 Branch Library

READ LIKE A ROCK STAR!

Thaddeus entertains with songs inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Captain Underpants and Green Eggs and Ham.

July 15th, 10am, Main Library

SCAVENGER LAB

Investigate the library with a new approach in our weekly scavenger hunt. 

For ages 8 - 11.

Thursday, 3:00, Southwest Branch

Library Movie Night

Main Library

401 19th St

2nd Floor Community Room

Open to ages 12 and up

Come watch The Outsiders and enjoy free popcorn!

Film is rated PG

WILD & WACKY BOOK ACTIVITY

Each week will focus upon scary, mysterious or science books followed by a relevant craft. 

For ages 5 - 8

Friday, 9:30 - 1:30, Main Library

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Main library at 9:30.

Teen Book Club

4:00-5:00 pm

30/31 Branch

3059 30th St

Ages 11-18

Like to read and talk about what you've read?  Join the Teen Book Club!  You pick the book we read and get to keep a copy when we're done!

COMEDY, MIMES, MASKS & MUSIC

Interactive stories with audience participation, fun for the whole family!  

July 19th, 9:30am, Main Library

SOUTHWEST BRANCH LEGO CLUB

Use your imagination to design a piece of Lego art to be displayed at the library.

For ages K - 6th.

3rd Tuesday of each month, Library Director's office, Main Library. Time provided for public comment.

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

The Rock Island Library and the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities will partner to host a unique program on Jewish arts and culture, "Lil' Rev presents Jews N Blues." The one-man live music show at the Main Library, 401 19th Street, celebrates the Jewish contribution to American roots and blues music. The music program is free and open to the public, and is made possible through a partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities.

The program is in the Community Room on the 2nd floor, and is handicapped accessible via the elevator from the ground floor entrance on the south side of the library.

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

Professor and historian Dr. Art Pitz will discuss the tumultuous history of the Middle East in his presentation, The Arab-Israeli Conflict: A History in Four Parts. The first two lectures (Aug. 2 and 9) will be held at the Rock Island Main Library.The August 16 and 23 presentations are at the Moline Public Library, 3210 41^st Street, Moline IL.

Part 1: Late 19^th Century to WWI - Monday, August 2, Rock Island Main Library, 6 p.m.