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01 / 20
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Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:00 pm
Teen Read Challenge Read Like a Rock Star January 9th-January 29th
You can start picking up the logs on January 7th.
Write down how many minutes you read between January 9th and 29th and turn in the log for a prize, an invitation to the Finale Party, and a chance to win other prizes!
You need to read 250 minutes to get a prize and go to the Finale Party. (That's not even 6 hours!) Anything you read counts--as long as it has a title! Don't forget to turn the log in by February 1st!!
Questions? Contact Natalie, 309-732-7330 or struecker.natalie@rigov.org (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
01 / 21
(all day)
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:00 pm
Teen Read Challenge Read Like a Rock Star January 9th-January 29th
You can start picking up the logs on January 7th.
Write down how many minutes you read between January 9th and 29th and turn in the log for a prize, an invitation to the Finale Party, and a chance to win other prizes!
You need to read 250 minutes to get a prize and go to the Finale Party. (That's not even 6 hours!) Anything you read counts--as long as it has a title! Don't forget to turn the log in by February 1st!!
Questions? Contact Natalie, 309-732-7330 or struecker.natalie@rigov.org (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
01 / 22
(all day)
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:00 pm
Teen Read Challenge Read Like a Rock Star January 9th-January 29th
You can start picking up the logs on January 7th.
Write down how many minutes you read between January 9th and 29th and turn in the log for a prize, an invitation to the Finale Party, and a chance to win other prizes!
You need to read 250 minutes to get a prize and go to the Finale Party. (That's not even 6 hours!) Anything you read counts--as long as it has a title! Don't forget to turn the log in by February 1st!!
Questions? Contact Natalie, 309-732-7330 or struecker.natalie@rigov.org (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
01 / 23
(all day)
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:00 pm
Teen Read Challenge Read Like a Rock Star January 9th-January 29th
You can start picking up the logs on January 7th.
Write down how many minutes you read between January 9th and 29th and turn in the log for a prize, an invitation to the Finale Party, and a chance to win other prizes!
You need to read 250 minutes to get a prize and go to the Finale Party. (That's not even 6 hours!) Anything you read counts--as long as it has a title! Don't forget to turn the log in by February 1st!!
Questions? Contact Natalie, 309-732-7330 or struecker.natalie@rigov.org (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
01 / 24
(all day)
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:00 pm
Teen Read Challenge Read Like a Rock Star January 9th-January 29th
You can start picking up the logs on January 7th.
Write down how many minutes you read between January 9th and 29th and turn in the log for a prize, an invitation to the Finale Party, and a chance to win other prizes!
You need to read 250 minutes to get a prize and go to the Finale Party. (That's not even 6 hours!) Anything you read counts--as long as it has a title! Don't forget to turn the log in by February 1st!!
Questions? Contact Natalie, 309-732-7330 or struecker.natalie@rigov.org (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
01 / 25
(all day)
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:00 pm
Teen Read Challenge Read Like a Rock Star January 9th-January 29th
You can start picking up the logs on January 7th.
Write down how many minutes you read between January 9th and 29th and turn in the log for a prize, an invitation to the Finale Party, and a chance to win other prizes!
You need to read 250 minutes to get a prize and go to the Finale Party. (That's not even 6 hours!) Anything you read counts--as long as it has a title! Don't forget to turn the log in by February 1st!!
Questions? Contact Natalie, 309-732-7330 or struecker.natalie@rigov.org (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. Start: 10:30 am
STORYTIME
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the 30/31 Branch at 10:30.
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Teen Night
Read Like a Rock Star
Tuesday, January 25th 6:00-7:30 pm
Main Library 2nd floor 401 19th St
Head down to the Library to celebrate Teen Read Challenge, get a few extra minutes in, and play games! | ||
01 / 26
(all day)
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:00 pm
Teen Read Challenge Read Like a Rock Star January 9th-January 29th
You can start picking up the logs on January 7th.
Write down how many minutes you read between January 9th and 29th and turn in the log for a prize, an invitation to the Finale Party, and a chance to win other prizes!
You need to read 250 minutes to get a prize and go to the Finale Party. (That's not even 6 hours!) Anything you read counts--as long as it has a title! Don't forget to turn the log in by February 1st!!
Questions? Contact Natalie, 309-732-7330 or struecker.natalie@rigov.org (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. Start: 10:30 am
STORYTIME
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the Southwest Branch at 10:30.
Start: 3:00 pm
SOUTHWEST BRANCH LIBRARY LEGO CLUB
Use your imagination to design a piece of Lego art to be displayed at the library. Work with a friend or on your own. For ages K - 6th. | ||
01 / 27
(all day)
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:00 pm
Teen Read Challenge Read Like a Rock Star January 9th-January 29th
You can start picking up the logs on January 7th.
Write down how many minutes you read between January 9th and 29th and turn in the log for a prize, an invitation to the Finale Party, and a chance to win other prizes!
You need to read 250 minutes to get a prize and go to the Finale Party. (That's not even 6 hours!) Anything you read counts--as long as it has a title! Don't forget to turn the log in by February 1st!!
Questions? Contact Natalie, 309-732-7330 or struecker.natalie@rigov.org (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
01 / 28
(all day)
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:00 pm
Teen Read Challenge Read Like a Rock Star January 9th-January 29th
You can start picking up the logs on January 7th.
Write down how many minutes you read between January 9th and 29th and turn in the log for a prize, an invitation to the Finale Party, and a chance to win other prizes!
You need to read 250 minutes to get a prize and go to the Finale Party. (That's not even 6 hours!) Anything you read counts--as long as it has a title! Don't forget to turn the log in by February 1st!!
Questions? Contact Natalie, 309-732-7330 or struecker.natalie@rigov.org (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
01 / 29
(all day)
Teen Read Challenge Read Like a Rock Star January 9th-January 29th
You can start picking up the logs on January 7th.
Write down how many minutes you read between January 9th and 29th and turn in the log for a prize, an invitation to the Finale Party, and a chance to win other prizes!
You need to read 250 minutes to get a prize and go to the Finale Party. (That's not even 6 hours!) Anything you read counts--as long as it has a title! Don't forget to turn the log in by February 1st!!
Questions? Contact Natalie, 309-732-7330 or struecker.natalie@rigov.org (all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
01 / 30
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
01 / 31
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. Start: 6:00 pm
MESSY MONDAY SOUTHWEST BRANCH LIBRARY
Come and get messy at the library! We will be reading a book and doing a messy craft. Don't forget to dress for messines! For ages K - 3
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02 / 1
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
02 / 2
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
02 / 3
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. Start: 6:00 pm
See independent movies for free at the Rock Island Main Library on the first Thursday of each month. February's movie is "Jaffa" (Israel, 105 minutes). Reuven's garage in the Israeli city of Jaffa is a family-run business, involving his daughter Mali, his aggressive son Meir and a Palestinian man, Toufik. No one suspects that Mali and Toufik are secretly in love. As tension builds in the garage between Meir and Toufik, emotions begin to boil. Free movie, popcorn and discussion. This movie is not rated. Some content may not be suitable for all audiences. | ||
02 / 4
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
02 / 5
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
02 / 6
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
02 / 7
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. Start: 3:00 pm
This month's selection: Little Bee, by Chris Cleve. (Please note change.) Main LIbrary Community Room No registration required; just read the book and show up! Start: 5:30 pm
MESSY MONDAY MAIN LIBRARY
Come and get messy at the library! We will be reading a book and doing a messy craft. Don't forget to dress for messines! For ages K - 3 | ||
02 / 8
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. Start: 10:30 am
STORYTIME
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the 30/31 Branch at 10:30.
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Teen Game Night
Tuesday, January 11th 6:00-7:30 pm Southwest Library 9010 Ridgewood Rd Ages 12-18 Come play a variety of games, including Just Dance 2 and Mario Kart! Board games will be supplied as well, including Apples to Apples, Monopoly, and more! Wii and games purchased and donated by Best Buy | ||
02 / 9
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. 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
STORYTIME
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the Southwest Branch 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: 4:00 pm
30/31 LIBRARY LEGO CLUB
Use your imagination to design a piece of Lego art to be displayed at the library. Work with a friend or on your own. For ages K - 6th. Start: 4:00 pm
ELLINGTON WAS NOT A STREET
Come in for a reading of this book and to make a craft. 30/31 Library at 4 pm. Free for all ages! | ||
02 / 10
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
02 / 11
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
02 / 12
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
02 / 13
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
02 / 14
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:00 pm
Friends of the Library meeting, program and lunch. First Baptist Church, corner of 31st Avenue and 30th Street, Rock Island. Cost for lunch: $6. Reservations required. Call Kathy Galley at 786-5293 to RSVP. Membership information. Program by the City of Rock Island Public Works department, on “programs for residents.” Menu: Meatloaf, baked potatoes with butter, sour cream and cheese, cherry pie. Start: 6:30 pm
MISTER AND ME Presented by Western Illinois University Regional Touring Theatre Company
“Mister and Me” is about a dad, his little boy and the funny things that happen to them while living this funny thing we call: life. Come and enjoy this presentation at the Main Library in the Community Room at 6:30 pm. Free for all ages! | ||
02 / 15
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. Start: 10:30 am
STORYTIME
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the 30/31 Branch at 10:30.
Start: 11:30 am
The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets in the Library Director's office at 11:30 a.m. Location: Main Library. Time is provided at the beginning of each agenda for public comment. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Un-Valentine's Day Party
Tuesday, February 15th 6:00-7:30 pm
Main Library 2nd floor 401 19th St
Ages 12-18
Head down to the Library for this twist on Valentine's day activities. Lots of chocolate, smashing candy hearts, and reverse-tye-dying (bring your own colored shirt)! | ||
02 / 16
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. 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
STORYTIME
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the Southwest Branch 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: 4:00 pm
SW LIBRARY LEGO CLUB
Use your imagination to design a piece of Lego art to be displayed at the library. Work with a friend or on your own. For ages K - 6th. | ||
02 / 17
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
02 / 18
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. Start: 10:30 am
STORYTIME
Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays at the Main Library at 10:30.
Start: 1:30 pm
EIGHT BELOW FRIDAY FEST MAIN LIBRARY-COMMUNITY ROOM @ 1:30 P.M. | ||
02 / 19
(all day)
Start: 9:00 am
End: 5:30 pm
Winter Reading 2011 Parents & Grandparents, Encourage your child's reading, comprehension, exploration and library enjoyment by participating in DIVE INTO BOOKS-2011. Spend 6-weeks this winter keeping track of what your child reads or listens to. | ||
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