Southwest Library Construction

Please pardon the dust and noise due to HVAC construction at the Southwest Library from Tuesday, April 30th through Thursday, May 2nd. We hope to bring you an improved library facility. Thank you for your patience.

Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart Visit

9:00am - 11:00am
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
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The Rock Island Public Library Children's staff are bringing early literacy skills, library information and sharing stories to our friends at the RIMSD HeadStart and Preschool For All sites. 

Downtown Pop-up Story

10:00am - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
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Pop-up Story will be available at our Downtown branch, Children's Room on Thursdays.  Our Children and Youth Services staff will be happy to read a story to your child.  This is perfect for families wanting to have a short visit to the l

Historical Room open to patrons

1:00pm - 2:45pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Historical Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

The Downtown Library's Historical Room will be open for those who wish to use its materials.

3-D Printing Afternoon

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

Come to the Watts-Midtown branch and try our new 3-D printing pens! We'll provide all the supplies you'll need: just bring your creativity. 

Birth of the Computer: The John Atanasoff Story

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation, Discussion
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In the winter months of 1937, John Atanasoff, an assistant professor in mathematics and physics at the then Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa, traveled to Rock Island, Illinois where he conceptualized the first digital computer.