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Introduction to the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, August 15th, at 6:00pm for an introductory presentation about the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. This presentation will provide an overview of the ...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us on Thursday, August 15th, at 6:00pm for an introductory presentation about the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.

Program information for "Adult Knitting Circle"

Adult Knitting Circle

Monday, August 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

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

A single red Rock Island railroad caboose

The Rock Island Railroad Video Series #7: This Was the Rock Island

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

There was a time when giants roamed the earth and trains had cabooses. One of those giants was The Rock Island Line railroad. This 1 hr. 10 min. video is a fast-moving kaleidosc...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

There was a time when giants roamed the earth and trains had cabooses. One of those giants was The Rock Island Line railroad.

Back to School apple button craft

September Southwest Craft - Back to School Apple Button Craft - In Library

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Now the kids are back in school, enjoy some family fun by creating a Back to School Apple Button Craft!    

Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Now the kids are back in school, enjoy some family fun by creating a Back to School Apple Button Craft!

 

 

US Army Sustainment Command seal/logo

History with the Rock Island Arsenal

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Collaboration Area at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This year, the lecture series will explor...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This year, the lecture series will explore the U.S. Civil War at both a national and local level.

Program information for "Adult Knitting Circle"

Adult Knitting Circle

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

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

Movie poster for "Rock Island Trail"

Feature Film -- "Rock Island Trail"

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

This movie is a historical event for the City of Rock Island, and is an extra-special feature to top off this year's series of videos about the Rock Island Line railroad. 'Rock ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

This movie is a historical event for the City of Rock Island, and is an extra-special feature to top off this year's series of videos about the Rock Island Line railroad.

Recent photograph of Rock Island Library's Southwest Branch

Southwest Branch 50th Anniversary Open House

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Southwest Branch of the Rock Island Public Library opened its doors to the public 50 years ago on today's date, September 25, 1974. Join your friends and neighbors in our Op...

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

The Southwest Branch of the Rock Island Public Library opened its doors to the public 50 years ago on today's date, September 25, 1974.

Fall Tissue Acorn Suncatcher

October Southwest Craft - Fall Acorn Tissue Suncatcher Craft - In Library

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Start the fall season off right by creating a fall acorn tissue suncatcher.    

Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Start the fall season off right by creating a fall acorn tissue suncatcher.

 

 

US Army Sustainment Command seal/logo

History with the Rock Island Arsenal

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Collaboration Area at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This year, the lecture series will explor...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This year, the lecture series will explore the U.S. Civil War at both a national and local level.

Program information for "Adult Knitting Circle"

Adult Knitting Circle

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is ...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

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

Painting of War Chief Black Hawk

Native American Heritage Month Feature - Who Was Black Hawk and the Black Hawk War Prelude

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

What do men like Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Albert Sidney Johnston, Robert Anderson and Andrew Jackson all have in common? They all participa...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

What do men like Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Albert Sidney Johnston, Robert Anderson and Andrew Jackson all have in common? They all participated in the Black Hawk War!

Color Me Thankful Treat Jar/Candle Holder

November Southwest Craft - Color Me Thankful Treat Jar/Candle Holder Craft - In Library

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

You will need a place to stash holiday treats or a holiday candle, register to decorate a Color Me Thankful Treat Jar/Candle Holder.     

Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

You will need a place to stash holiday treats or a holiday candle, register to decorate a Color Me Thankful Treat Jar/Candle Holder. 

 

 

Program information for "Adult Knitting Circle"

Adult Knitting Circle

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

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

Paper Rosette Christmas Ornament

December Southwest Craft - Paper Rosette Christmas Ornament Craft - In Library

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Add some flair to your home with a paper rosette ornament.     

Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Add some flair to your home with a paper rosette ornament. 

 

 

US Army Sustainment Command seal/logo

History with the Rock Island Arsenal

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Collaboration Area at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This year, the lecture series will explor...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This year, the lecture series will explore the U.S. Civil War at both a national and local level.