This event is in the "Adult" group Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Go Ask Alice Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult This month's book club title is, "Go Ask Alice," by Anonymous/Beatrice Sparks. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Go Ask Alice 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This month's book club title is, "Go Ask Alice," by Anonymous/Beatrice Sparks.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group KPop Demon Hunters Cat Craft Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult Join us for a fantastic feline craft: make a wall hanging inspired by Derpy from "KPop Demon Hunters." We'll provide the cardboard head, so come ready to paint! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 27 2026 Tue KPop Demon Hunters Cat Craft 5:00pm–6:00pm Downtown Library Open Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fantastic feline craft: make a wall hanging inspired by Derpy from "KPop Demon Hunters." We'll provide the cardboard head, so come ready to paint!
This event is in the "Adult" group Alpha Book Club Monday, February 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck! This 1939 classic will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Alpha Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck! This 1939 classic will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Tuneful Tuesday Series: QC Chordbusters Tuesday, February 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 musical concert with the QC Chordbusters. 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 Feb 3 2026 Tue Tuneful Tuesday Series: QC Chordbusters 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 musical concert with the QC Chordbusters. This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Monster Movie Monday Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Movie Age Group: Teen, Adult Join us for Monster Movie Monday, where we're showing one of 2025's most thrilling vampire films. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie!Note that this film is Rated R for violence and gore. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Monster Movie Monday 5:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for Monster Movie Monday, where we're showing one of 2025's most thrilling vampire films. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie!Note that this film is Rated R for violence and gore.
This event is in the "Adult" group Healthy Cents Series Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation, Discussion Age Group: Adult Healthy Cents Series: Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Cancelled Healthy Cents Series 1:00pm–2:30pm Downtown Library Closed Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Healthy Cents Series:
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Light Up Bookend Craft Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult February is Library Lovers Month, so join us for this creative bookend craft! Design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up. 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 Feb 10 2026 Tue Light Up Bookend Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: February is Library Lovers Month, so join us for this creative bookend craft! Design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 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: 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 event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle Monday, February 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 Feb 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 Midtown Readers Book Club Tuesday, February 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 Horse by Geraldine Brooks! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 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 Horse by Geraldine Brooks! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE. 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group "Deacons for Defense" - Remembering Black History Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone Remembering Black history..... View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 18 2026 Wed "Deacons for Defense" - Remembering Black History 1:30pm–3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Remembering Black history.....
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Silent Book Club® Wednesday, February 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 Feb 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Go Ask Alice -- the Movie Monday, February 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone Go Ask Alice -- the Movie View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Go Ask Alice -- the Movie 2:00pm–3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Go Ask Alice -- the Movie
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- A Fever in the Heartland Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult, Everyone This month's book selection is a non-fiction book about the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s-era nearby state of Indiana, A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan.. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- A Fever in the Heartland 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This month's book selection is a non-fiction book about the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s-era nearby state of Indiana, A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan..
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Presentation, Special Event Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult More details and registration opportunity to come! View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Library Branch: Online Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult Program Type: Presentation, Special Event Event Details: More details and registration opportunity to come!
This event is in the "Adult" group Southwest Book Club Wednesday, February 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 Feb 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 Turning 65? What You Need to Know Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult Are you turning 65 soon? If you are, join Kara Wolf, a local Insurance Specialist, while she explains what exactly you should be preparing for. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Turning 65? What You Need to Know 5:30pm–6:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Are you turning 65 soon? If you are, join Kara Wolf, a local Insurance Specialist, while she explains what exactly you should be preparing for.
This event is in the "Adult" group Alpha Book Club Monday, March 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult This month's Alpha Book Club selection is Circe by Madeline Miller! This lyrical mythical retelling will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 2 2026 Mon Alpha Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This month's Alpha Book Club selection is Circe by Madeline Miller! This lyrical mythical retelling will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.
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 a 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 a 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 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. Upcoming View Details 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 Upcoming 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 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: 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: 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 The Founding Mothers of America Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: 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: 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.