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Events
Friday January 21, 2011
(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: 5:30 pm
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.
Saturday January 22, 2011
(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: 5:30 pm
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.
Sunday January 23, 2011
(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: 5:30 pm
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.
Monday January 24, 2011
(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: 5:30 pm
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.
Tuesday January 25, 2011
(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: 5:30 pm
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!
Wednesday January 26, 2011
(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: 5:30 pm
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.
Thursday January 27, 2011
(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: 5:30 pm
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.
Friday January 28, 2011
(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: 5:30 pm
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-Children's Room at 10:30.
Saturday January 29, 2011
(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: 5:30 pm
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.
Sunday January 30, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Monday January 31, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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
Tuesday February 01, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Wednesday February 02, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Thursday February 03, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Friday February 04, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Saturday February 05, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Sunday February 06, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Monday February 07, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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
Tuesday February 08, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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!
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Wii and games purchased and donated by Best Buy
Wednesday February 09, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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!
Thursday February 10, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Friday February 11, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Saturday February 12, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Sunday February 13, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Monday February 14, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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!
Tuesday February 15, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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)!
Wednesday February 16, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Thursday February 17, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Friday February 18, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Saturday February 19, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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.
Sunday February 20, 2011
(all day)
Start: 5:30 pm
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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