Southwest Library Construction

Please pardon the dust and noise due to HVAC construction at the Southwest Library from Tuesday, April 30th through Thursday, May 2nd. We hope to bring you an improved library facility. Thank you for your patience.

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Outreach ~ RIFAC Preschool

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Outreach, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children's Librarian will be sharing stories with RIFAC preschool classes.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:

Children's Librarian will be sharing stories with RIFAC preschool classes.

Genesius Guild actors on state at Lincoln Park in Rock Island

Genesius Guild Presents - Shakespeare's Life in His Works

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

This is a special presentation by the Genesius Theatre Guild of the Quad Cities in preparation for its summer season at Rock Island's Lincoln Park. Shakespeare's Life in His Wor...

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

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

Kid painting on a beach, title RIPL Summer Art Club

Art Series

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Art Series

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Art Series

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Children's Story Area at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Colorful image reading "Sip & Paint All Ages Painting event w/ soda bar

Sip & Paint

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our first Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but ther...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our first Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Art Series

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Art Series

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Art Series

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Colorful image reading "Sip & Paint All Ages Painting event w/ soda bar

Sip & Paint

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our first Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but ther...

Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our first Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.