Event List

For 200 years, since the first Draisienne running machine, the bicycle has offered us free climate-friendly travel, in the early days saving us from being over-run in dung, up to today, reducing air pollution. 

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!

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 Brad Pitt's latest racing film. Light refreshments will be provided. 

More details and registration opportunity to come!

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

Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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).

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Paper embroidery is just what it sounds like! We'll create designs and patterns by stitching thread through paper. Learn the basics of embroidery in this easy to pick up, easy to display format. 

This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon! This suspenseful mystery will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Join us for a free, basic digital literacy course! Presented by American Job Center, this class will cover the following: 

Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 10:30am - 12:30pm at the Downtown Library to learn how to step up your sewing game! 

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

This year's lecture series explores the events surrounding American Independence, from the colonial era to the writing of the Constitution.

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.

Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson blurb

Join us as we discuss Bessie's Prayer: "I am Walter, Bessie's son": that made all the difference! by Walter Braud with the author!

Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 2: Steam to Gasoline, the very beginning

   Genesius Guild Presents is is a special performance by the Genesius Theatre Guild of the Quad Cities in preparation for its summer season at Rock Island's Lincoln Park.