Watts-Midtown Branch Closed Wednesday, January 21

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Watts-Midtown Branch will be closed for the remainder of today, Wednesday, January 21. Please use our Downtown Library or Southwest Branch. 

Good news: The branch will reopen at noon, Thursday, January 22. 

Why, Black History?: Community Conversations

10:30am–1:30pm
Teen, Adult
Downtown Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Presentation, Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join in for part three of this 6 part series titled "Why, Black History?".

Sol Butler - The Greatest Athlete You've Never Heard of with local author David Sebben

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for a riveting presentation from local author David Sebben on his new book on the life of 1915 Rock Island high School Graduate Sol Butler.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Guidelines

We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.

Virtual author visit with Shannon Hale & illustrator LeUyen Pham

3:00pm–4:00pm
School Age, Family
Online
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: School Age, Family
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bestselling author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham will be on a virtual visit with us.  Once you register you will receive a zoom link and we have an activity packet for you to enjoy.  They will talk about their books, answer yo