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 - 10:00am
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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.

Celebration of Korean Lantern Festival Craft - IN LIBRARY ONLY

4:30pm - 5:45pm
Southwest Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Create a Lotus Lantern craft and learn about Korean history and culture. 

150th Book Club - Leave Only Footprints

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Book Club

Book Clubs

Connect with other readers to discuss books.

Event Details:

Join us for a special book club in honor of our 150th anniversary! This evening book club is held seasonally at our new Watts-Midtown Branch throughout 2023.