Event List

Join us on Monday, November 10th, to make a DIY cinnamon stick candle! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.  

Discover THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a landmark series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.

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This lecture series is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the creation of the United States Army in 1775. All talks in this series are presented by the staff of Army Sustainment Command's History Office, based on the Rock Island Arsenal.

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

The Frieze Lectures, a free public lecture series created to celebrate the oldest library in Illinois founded under its Local Library Act of 1872, continues for its 28th year, from October 23 to November 13.

Board game fans: come to the Downtown Library for an afternoon of fun! Learn to play new games, or rediscover an old favorite. (Note that some games will be available for checkout during this event.)

Please join us on the third Saturday of each month from 11-1 at the Rock Island Library for "Living With Loss"- A gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questi

Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

Love Bingo? Join us for a fun and fast-paced evening of Bingo at the Library! Prizes will be, as you could maybe imagine, book related. 

Join us as we discuss The War Librarian by Addison Armstrong!

Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.

Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. 

Please note this group will start meeting on the third Wednesday of each month (rather than the third Thursday) beginning in September! 

Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is the latest "Super" installment of one of the world's most beloved heroes.

Paper quilling is the art of twisting and curling strips of paper, and has been practiced since the early 15th century. Join us for this beginner-friendly class taught by a local expert! No prior experience required.

Aromatherapy by Dr. Cathy Rosenbaum, Holistic Clinical Pharmacist, Rx Integrative Solutions, Loveland OH

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This month's  Alpha Book Club selection is Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen! Austen celebrates her 250th this month, so this discussion is timely! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.

Get into the holiday spirit and join us for a FREE holiday concert with a group from the Riverbend Bronze Handbells. This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.

Join us at the Reference Desk at the Downtown Library to celebrate 3-D Printing Day (which, according to the internet, is celebrated on December 3)!

In honor of her 250th birthday this month, join us on Saturday, December 6th, for a visit with Jane Austen herself! 

Join us on Monday, December 8th, to make a letter tile ornament! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.