This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Tuneful Tuesday Series: Tony Hoeppner & Friends Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adult, Everyone Join us for a FREE concert with Tony Hoeppner & Friends. This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 3 2026 Tue Tuneful Tuesday Series: Tony Hoeppner & Friends 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Performance Event Details: Join us for a FREE concert with Tony Hoeppner & Friends. This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Investing and Taxes - Part 1 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult, Everyone Investing & Taxes Part 1 -- A Society for Financial Awareness Presentation View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Investing and Taxes - Part 1 6:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Investing & Taxes Part 1 -- A Society for Financial Awareness Presentation
This event is in the "Adult" group "Your Mind Matters: Cultivating Self-Care & Resilience in a Busy World" Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Mental Health, Presentation Age Group: Adult In the hustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook our mental well-being. This program equips participants with practical tools to prioritize self-care, manage stress, and build resilience. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 5 2026 Thu "Your Mind Matters: Cultivating Self-Care & Resilience in a Busy World" 1:00pm–2:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Mental Health, Presentation Event Details: In the hustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook our mental well-being. This program equips participants with practical tools to prioritize self-care, manage stress, and build resilience.
This event is in the "Adult" group Paper Quilling at Watts-Midtown Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: Adult 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. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Paper Quilling at Watts-Midtown 10:30am–12:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Waitlist Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 9 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: America 250, Presentation Age Group: Adult, Everyone This year's lecture series explores the events surrounding American Independence, from the colonial era to the writing of the Constitution. This month, the topic is the French and Indian War and its importance to future of the United States. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: America 250, Presentation Event Details: This year's lecture series explores the events surrounding American Independence, from the colonial era to the writing of the Constitution. This month, the topic is the French and Indian War and its importance to future of the United States.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Investing and Taxes - Part 2 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult, Everyone Investment & Taxes - Part 2A Society for Financial Awareness Presentation View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Investing and Taxes - Part 2 6:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Investment & Taxes - Part 2A Society for Financial Awareness Presentation
This event is in the "Adult" group Coffee & Conversations Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 12 2026 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am–12:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group The Founding Mothers of America Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: America 250, Presentation Age Group: Adult The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 12 2026 Thu The Founding Mothers of America 5:00pm–6:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Presentation Event Details: The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Sew Much Fun Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Learn how to make your very own bowl cozy at this event! Bowl cozies can be used to keep your hands safe when removing food from a microwave, or to keep your hands warm when eating a pint of ice cream. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Mar 14 2026 Sat Sew Much Fun 10:30am–12:30pm Downtown Library Full Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make your very own bowl cozy at this event! Bowl cozies can be used to keep your hands safe when removing food from a microwave, or to keep your hands warm when eating a pint of ice cream.
This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle Monday, March 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: Adult Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Event Details: Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 16 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Adult" group Midtown Readers Book Club Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Join us as we discuss The Thursday Murder club by Richard Osmon! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 17 2026 Tue Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us as we discuss The Thursday Murder club by Richard Osmon! Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Silent Book Club® Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Age Group: Teen, Adult Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Silent Book Club® 5:30pm–6:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!
This event is in the "Adult" group Downtown Movie Club Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult 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! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 19 2026 Thu Downtown Movie Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: 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 event is in the "Adult" group Living with Loss-Conversation Circle Facilitated by End of Life Doula, Jackie Hauer Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Age Group: Adult 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 View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 21 2026 Sat Living with Loss-Conversation Circle Facilitated by End of Life Doula, Jackie Hauer 11:00am–1:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Event Details: 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
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, March 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult, Everyone March's book selection is Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. Given the Iowa High School Book Award in 2010, it is now banned from that state's public schools. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club Event Details: March's book selection is Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. Given the Iowa High School Book Award in 2010, it is now banned from that state's public schools.
This event is in the "Adult" group Digital Literacy Class with American Job Center Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult Join us for a free, basic digital literacy course! Presented by American Job Center, this class will cover the following: View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Digital Literacy Class with American Job Center 10:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join us for a free, basic digital literacy course! Presented by American Job Center, this class will cover the following:
This event is in the "Adult" group Southwest Book Club Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December). View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).
This event is in the "Adult" group Coffee & Conversations Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am–12:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Dissection Event Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Special Event Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Join us for a unique evening of learning about animal biology with science educator Andrea Martinez! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Mar 26 2026 Thu Dissection Event 5:00pm–6:00pm Southwest Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a unique evening of learning about animal biology with science educator Andrea Martinez!
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group An Evening with Mark Turcotte, Illinois Poet Laureate Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Teen, Adult Kick off National Poetry Month (beginning in April) with an evening of poetry with Mark Turcotte, Illinois's Poet Laureate. Mr. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 26 2026 Thu An Evening with Mark Turcotte, Illinois Poet Laureate 5:30pm–7:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Kick off National Poetry Month (beginning in April) with an evening of poetry with Mark Turcotte, Illinois's Poet Laureate. Mr.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Mrs. Lincoln's Salon Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Performance Age Group: Teen, Adult Celebrate Women's History Month on Saturday, March 28th, with a visit from Mary Todd Lincoln! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 28 2026 Sat Mrs. Lincoln's Salon 11:00am–12:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Performance Event Details: Celebrate Women's History Month on Saturday, March 28th, with a visit from Mary Todd Lincoln!