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Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age

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 - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

The cardboard head of a cat resembling the feline from the movie "KPop Demon Hunters" appears on a brown carpet background.

KPop Demon Hunters Cat Craft

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

If you missed our previous KPop Demon Hunters craft events, join us for this afternoon of feline fun: make a wall hanging inspired by Derpy from "KPop Demon Hunters." We'll provide the cardboard head, so come ready to paint!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you missed our previous KPop Demon Hunters craft events, join us for this afternoon of feline fun: make a wall hanging inspired by Derpy from "KPop Demon Hunters." We'll provide the cardboard head, so come ready to paint!

The cardboard head of a cat resembling the feline from the movie "KPop Demon Hunters" appears on a brown carpet background.

KPop Demon Hunters Cat Craft

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown 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!

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age

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 - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age

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 - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age

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.  

Two paper lanterns made with pressed flowers appear glowing against a dark background.

Paper Lantern DIY Craft

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Watts-Midtown: Terrace/Patio at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult, Family

Looking to make your own summer decor? Join us for this DIY event, where you'll make a paper lantern using pressed flowers and papier-mâché! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy and/or bring a smock.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Terrace/Patio
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to make your own summer decor? Join us for this DIY event, where you'll make a paper lantern using pressed flowers and papier-mâché! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy and/or bring a smock.

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.

Attendance

The Rock Island Public Library's policy states that patrons who habitually register but do not attend a program will be considered a “no show” and may be blocked from registering for future programs.

Photo Guidelines

We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.

Outreach - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age

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 - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age

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 - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age

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 - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age

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 - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Native American woman (Kim as Singing Bird) in costume

Please Meet Singing Bird (wife of warrior chief Black Hawk) - Kim Sigafus Presentation, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Please Meet Singing Bird (wife of warrior chief Black Hawk) - Kim Sigafus Presentation, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar

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

Please Meet Singing Bird (wife of warrior chief Black Hawk) - Kim Sigafus Presentation, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar