Rock Island Public Library - Events Feed

STORYTIME @ SOUTHWEST BRANCH

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:50:46 -0600

Start: Feb 8 2012 - 10:30am

End: Feb 8 2012 - 10:30am

STORYTIME

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Southwest Branch at 10:30.

Computer Class: Email Basics

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:11:25 -0600

Start: Feb 8 2012 - 2:00pm

End: Feb 8 2012 - 3:30pm

This class is full. Please check the calendar for future times.

Learn more about how to use email with a free class from the Rock Island Library. Space is limited: please register. Call 309-732-7330 after January 3 to sign up.

Class location: Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street

LEGO CLUB @ MAIN LIBRARY

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:00:09 -0600

Start: Feb 8 2012 - 4:00pm

End: Feb 8 2012 - 5:00pm

MAIN 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 Pre-K - 6th.

Un-Valentine's Day Party

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:42:15 -0600

Start: Feb 9 2012 - 5:30pm

End: Feb 9 2012 - 7:00pm

Un-Valentine's Day Party

Thursday, February 9th

5:30 pm

Main Library 2nd floor

Ages 12-18

Not a fan of Valentine's Day? We're going to 'un-celebrate' this holiday by eating lots of chocolate! Bring a dark t-shirt to reverse tie-dye.

STORYTIME @ MAIN LIBRARY

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:45:29 -0600

Start: Feb 10 2012 - 10:30am

End: Feb 10 2012 - 10:30am

STORYTIME

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Main Library at 10:30.

VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY @ MAIN LIBRARY

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:43:37 -0600

Start: Feb 11 2012 - 1:00pm

End: Feb 11 2012 - 2:00pm

VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY

MAIN LIBRARY, 1:00

CHILDREN'S ROOM

We will be making cards, playing games and listening to stories.

Free for all ages!!!

MESSY MONDAY @ MAIN LIBRARY

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:58:19 -0600

Start: Feb 13 2012 - 6:00pm

End: Feb 13 2012 - 7:00pm

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 Pre-K - 3

STORYTIME @ 30/31 BRANCH

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:47:58 -0600

Start: Feb 14 2012 - 10:30am

End: Feb 14 2012 - 10:30am

STORYTIME

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the 30/31 Branch at 10:30.

Computer Class: Files, Folders and Flash drives

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:12:02 -0600

Start: Feb 14 2012 - 11:30am

End: Feb 14 2012 - 1:00pm

This class is full. Please check the calendar for future times.

Learn how to better use files, folders and flash drives to store information on your computer. Space is limited; please call 309-732-7330 to sign up after January 3.

Class location: Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street

Knit/Crochet for Peace

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:40:46 -0600

Start: Feb 14 2012 - 6:00pm

End: Feb 14 2012 - 7:30pm

Meets at 6:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Main Library, 401 19th Street. Show up to knit or crochet projects for local non-profit agencies.

Tuesday, February 14th, 6:00 pm, Main Library, 401 19th Street

STORYTIME @ SOUTHWEST BRANCH

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:50:46 -0600

Start: Feb 15 2012 - 10:30am

End: Feb 15 2012 - 10:30am

STORYTIME

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Southwest Branch at 10:30.

Computer Class: Social Media

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:12:41 -0600

Start: Feb 15 2012 - 2:00pm

End: Feb 15 2012 - 3:30pm

This class is full. Please check the calendar for future times.

Learn how to better use Social Media sites, such as Facebook, to communicate and reach friends. Space is limited; call 309-732-7330 to sign up after January 3.

Class location: Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street

LEGO CLUB @ 30/31 BRANCH

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:01:18 -0600

Start: Feb 15 2012 - 4:00pm

End: Feb 15 2012 - 5:00pm

30/31 BRANCH 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 Pre-K - 6th.

STORYTIME @ MAIN LIBRARY

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:45:29 -0600

Start: Feb 17 2012 - 10:30am

End: Feb 17 2012 - 10:30am

STORYTIME

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Main Library at 10:30.

FRIDAY FEST, KUNG FU PANDA

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:17:40 -0600

Start: Feb 17 2012 - 1:00pm

End: Feb 17 2012 - 1:00pm

FRIDAY FEST

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH

MAIN LIBRARY, COMMUNITY ROOM

1:00

How to Download eBooks & eAudio with Overdrive

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:34:24 -0600

Start: Feb 18 2012 - 10:30am

End: Feb 18 2012 - 11:30am

Have you received a new e-Reader, smartphone, tablet or other device? Do you want to know how to download free eBooks and audiobooks onto your portable reading or audio device with the library's Overdrive digital books subscription? Join us at the Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd, for a hands-on 'how-to' session.

Please bring your device and a laptop, if you have one. We'll go through the process for downloading free library eBooks/eAudio, step-by-step.

Please note: This class is for learning how to use the Library's OverDrive digital media subscription to download free library books for a portable reading or listening device. It is NOT a class on learning how to use other features of your device. For these needs, please consult your owner's manual.

MESSY MONDAY @ SOUTHWEST BRANCH LIBRARY

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:59:38 -0600

Start: Feb 20 2012 - 6:00pm

End: Feb 20 2012 - 7:00pm

MESSY MONDAY

SOUTHWEST BRANCH

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 Pre-K - 3

How to Download eBooks and eAudio with Overdrive

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:45:05 -0600

Start: Feb 21 2012 - 10:00am

End: Feb 21 2012 - 11:00am

Have you received a new e-Reader, smartphone, tablet or other device? Do you want to know how to download free eBooks and audiobooks onto your portable reading or audio device with the library's Overdrive digital books subscription? Join us at the Main Library 2nd floor, 401 19th St, for a hands-on 'how-to' session.

Please bring your device and a laptop, if you have one. We'll go through the process for downloading free library eBooks/eAudio, step-by-step.

STORYTIME @ 30/31 BRANCH

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:47:58 -0600

Start: Feb 21 2012 - 10:30am

End: Feb 21 2012 - 10:30am

STORYTIME

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the 30/31 Branch at 10:30.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:25:25 -0600

Start: Feb 21 2012 - 11:30am

End: Feb 21 2012 - 1:00pm

Regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

STORYTIME @ SOUTHWEST BRANCH

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:50:46 -0600

Start: Feb 22 2012 - 10:30am

End: Feb 22 2012 - 10:30am

STORYTIME

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Southwest Branch at 10:30.

LEGO CLUB @ SOUTHWEST BRANCH

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:02:38 -0600

Start: Feb 22 2012 - 4:00pm

End: Feb 22 2012 - 5:00pm

SOUTHWEST BRANCH 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 Pre-K - 6th.

Teen Night

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:46:37 -0600

Start: Feb 23 2012 - 6:00pm

End: Feb 23 2012 - 7:30pm

Teen Night

Thursday, February 23rd

6:00 pm

Main Library 2nd floor

Ages 12-18

Like to play games? Head down to the Main Library to play a variety of board, card, and video games!

STORYTIME @ MAIN LIBRARY

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:45:29 -0600

Start: Feb 24 2012 - 10:30am

End: Feb 24 2012 - 10:30am

STORYTIME

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Main Library at 10:30.

STORYTIME @ 30/31 BRANCH

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:47:58 -0600

Start: Feb 28 2012 - 10:30am

End: Feb 28 2012 - 10:30am

STORYTIME

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the 30/31 Branch at 10:30.

Furlough Day

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:25:14 -0500

Start: Feb 29 2012 - 9:00am

End: Feb 29 2012 - 8:00pm

All Rock Island Libraries will be closed for a budgetary furlough day on Wednesday, February 29. Bookdrops will be locked. All locations resume normal hours on Thursday.

Friends Big Book Sale

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:27:27 -0600

Start: Mar 1 2012 - 9:00am

End: Mar 1 2012 - 8:00pm

Friends of the Rock Island Public Library Big Book Sale

Book Sale Room, Rock Island 30/31 Branch Library, 3059 30th Street

Independent Movie: Colors of the Mountain

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:17:55 -0600

Start: Mar 1 2012 - 6:00pm

End: Mar 1 2012 - 6:00pm

The Colors of the Mountain (Spanish with subtitles)

Manuel and his friend Julian are obsessed with playing soccer. When his new ball is kicked into a Columbian minefield, Manuel, Julian and his friend Poca Luz will do everything in their power to recover their prized belonging.

Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. This movie is not rated.

STORYTIME @ MAIN LIBRARY

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:45:30 -0600

Start: Mar 2 2012 - 10:30am

End: Mar 2 2012 - 10:30am

STORYTIME

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Main Library at 10:30.

Alpha Book Club

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:08:38 -0600

Start: Mar 5 2012 - 3:00pm

End: Mar 5 2012 - 4:00pm

Alpha Book Club meets in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room to discuss "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand," by Helen Simonsen

STORYTIME @ 30/31 BRANCH

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:47:58 -0600

Start: Mar 6 2012 - 10:30am

End: Mar 6 2012 - 10:30am

STORYTIME

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the 30/31 Branch at 10:30.

How to Download eBooks and eAudio with Overdrive

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:50:09 -0600

Start: Mar 6 2012 - 6:00pm

End: Mar 6 2012 - 7:00pm

Have you received a new e-Reader, smartphone, tablet or other device? Do you want to know how to download free eBooks and audiobooks onto your portable reading or audio device with the library's Overdrive digital books subscription? Join us at the Main Library 2nd floor, 401 19th St, for a hands-on 'how-to' session.

Please bring your device and a laptop, if you have one. We'll go through the process for downloading free library eBooks/eAudio, step-by-step.

STORYTIME @ SOUTHWEST BRANCH

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:50:46 -0600

Start: Mar 7 2012 - 10:30am

End: Mar 7 2012 - 10:30am

STORYTIME

Come enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays

at the Southwest Branch at 10:30.

LEGO CLUB @ MAIN LIBRARY

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:03:43 -0600

Start: Mar 7 2012 - 4:00pm

End: Mar 7 2012 - 5:00pm

MAIN 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 Pre-K - 6th.