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| Last updated August 31, 2010 |
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Two-thirds of Americans have a library card, and this month, we want to see that number climb even higher. September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, an effort spearheaded by the American Library Association. The emphasis this year is on making sure that school-age children have library cards. Do all the children in your family have a library card? If not, bring them to the library today, where getting a library card is easy. Remember, a library card is the most important school supply of all!
Sept. 2, 6 p.m., THE WIND JOURNEYS (Columbia, 120 minutes) Free, Main Library Community Room - Please note that independent movies are not rated. Content may not be suitable for all.
| Last updated August 27, 2010 |
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Nomadic musician Ignacio Carrillo has traveled the villages of Northern Columbia, playing his accordian, a legendary instrument which many believe to be cursed. After the traumatic death of his wife, he vows never to play the accursed instrument again. But first, he must embark on one last journey.
Rock Island artist Charles J. White displays his unique shaped About the Artist & Show: Charles J. White worked in publishing after leaving the U.S. Army, and then taught high school art for 30 years. While earning his master’s degree, he developed the shaped canvas technique on display in the exhibit. Today, White paints full time, and the backyard of his Rock Island home offers plenty of inspiration in the form of the four-legged wildlife that seems to leap out of the canvases of this show. The cast of outdoor friends and neighbors ranges from the artist’s own dog to squirrels, wild turkeys, owls, raccoons, deer and even an eagle.
| Last updated August 21, 2010 |
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canvas paintings at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street, throughout the month of August. "Outdoor Friends and Neighbors," is open at the Main Library during regular library hours through September 8. It is free and open to the public.
Dr. Pitz will provide a balanced, in depth portrayal of the tumultuous history of this region. The series of presentations is free and does not require registration. The schedule is as follows:
Part 1: Late 19th Century to WWI
Monday, August 2nd at Rock Island Main Library,6:00 p.m.
Part 2: WWI to the U.N. Partition Resolution of 1947
Monday, August 9th at Rock Island Main Library, 6:00 p.m.
Part 3: 1948 Israeli War for Independence/Naqba (Catastrophe) for Palestinians to the Six Day War of 1967
Monday, August 16th at Moline Public Library, 6:00 p.m.
Part 4: 1967 to Present
Monday, August 23rd at Moline Public Library, 6:00 p.m.
This presentation is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities, the Rock Island Public Library, and Friends of the Moline Public Library.
| Last updated August 10, 2010 |
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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 series will be held at the Rock Island Main Library on Monday August 2nd and Monday August 9th and at the Moline Public Library on Monday August 16th and Monday August 23rd. Each session will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Scare Up a Good Book, with these ideas, from Bookletters . . . .
| Last updated July 20, 2010 |
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Free independent movies shown from July 1 through Dec. 2 at the Rock Island Main LIbrary include: Aug. 5, 6 p.m., BE WITH ME (Singapore, 91 minutes) - A tapestry of three stories woven around the Sept. 2, 6 p.m., THE WIND JOURNEYS (Columbia, 120 minutes) Nomadic musician Ignacio Carrillo has traveled the villages of Northern Columbia, playing his accordian, a legendary instrument which many believe to be cursed. AFter the traumatic death of his wife, he vows never to play the accursed instrument again. But first, he must embark on one last journey.
Oct. 7, 6 p.m., TROUBLED WATER (Norway, Sweden, 116 minutes) Jan, recently released from prison after serving time for the murder of a child, is ready to put the past behind him. He's always maintained his innocence. The gifted organist takes a job at an Oslo church under his middle name. His talent and gentle manner earn him respect, but his past is sure to catch up with him sometime.
Nov. 4, 6 p.m., WELCOME (France, 109 minutes) Recent immigrant Bilal has struggled his way through Europe for the past three months, in an attempt to reunite with his girlfriend, who emigrated to England. His journey comes to an abrupt halt when he's stopped on the French side of the canal, at Calais. Left with no other alternative, he decides to swim across the English channel, enlisting the help of a middle-aged swimming instructor with issues of his own.
Dec. 2, 6 p.m., STORM (Germany, Denmark, 103 minutes) Hannah Maynard, prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal at The Hague, is leading a trial against a former commander of the Yugoslavian National Army accused of the deaths of dozens of Bosnian-Muslim citizens. When a key witness commits suicide, it appears the case will unravel. But Hannah refuses to give in, travelling to the witness' burial in Sarajevo in an attempt to uncover new evidence.
All of the above movies are free and open to the public. Come for the free movie, popcorn and stimulating discussions with your fellow independent movie fans. Movies are shown in the Rock Island Main Library's Community Room, 401 19th Street. As these movies are not rated, please note that the content may not be suitable for children.
| Last updated July 8, 2010 |
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themes of love, hope and destiny. One of the stories is the real life tale of Theresa Chan, a woman who has been deaf and blind since age 14. Her story reveals how she triumphed over adversity to live an amazing life.
Learn a New Language at Your Library! Choose from Spanish (both
 European and Latin American dialects), English (ESL), French, German, Dutch and Italian! Users get their choice of guidance in Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Slovak, Thai, Turkish and Russian, making it a perfect choice for the needs of ESL learners. Experience interactive web-based language learning featuring speech recognition, self-assessment, as well as cultural activities! Whether you are looking to enhance your career or for personal growth TELL ME MORE®Language Learning will help you reach your goals!
| Last updated June 14, 2010 |
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A great service for readers, watchers and listeners at the Rock Island Public Bookletters is made possible by the Rock Island Public Library Foundation.
| Last updated August 31, 2010 |
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For great deals on used books anytime, stop by the Friends of the Rock Island Library bookstore at the 30/31 Branch. The bookstore is always open during regular branch hours - Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. At .50 cents and less per book, the bargains are still pretty great. For those who like to follow the BIG sales (which offer some extra discounts), mark your calendars for Sept. 2, Nov. 4, 2010 and January 6, 2011. Donations of gently used books, magazines and more are welcomed at the 30/31 Branch, in the book sale room. Volunteers are also welcomed. For more information about the Friends of the Rock Island Public Library (including a membership form) click "Support Your Library" on this website!
| Last updated July 20, 2010 |
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Thanks to everyone who stopped by on Feb. 10 to voice your support during Library Snapshot Day. "This library is a vital source of information free of charge – to all the Quad Cities community." And here are some of the results from just one day in the life of our library: Customer Visits: 1,084 Internet/Computer Uses: 213 Circulation Total for Day: 1,226 Item Requests (holds) Filled for Patrons: 125 Number of Reference Questions Answered: 167 Database (online tools): 543 uses Website Page Views: 3,664 To see more Snapshot Day comments, sign up for our Library Facebook page. Just click the link at the bottom or go to www.facebook.com/rockislandlibrary
| Last updated March 30, 2010 |
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