This event is in the "Early Learning" group Winter Toddler Playgroup Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Downtown Children's Story Area at Downtown Library Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Early Learning Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room. View Details This event is in the "Early Learning" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Winter Toddler Playgroup 10:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Children's Story Area Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Sew Much Fun Encore - Sewing 101 Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Due to the overwhelming popularity of Sew Much Fun, the library is providing an encore of its Sewing 101 Class. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Sew Much Fun Encore - Sewing 101 10:30am–12:30pm Downtown Library Waitlist Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Due to the overwhelming popularity of Sew Much Fun, the library is providing an encore of its Sewing 101 Class.
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 Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
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 "Adult" group Book Signing with Local Author Rita R. Melissano, Ph.D. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Adult Join us as we celebrate local author, Rita R. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Book Signing with Local Author Rita R. Melissano, Ph.D. 4:00pm–6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join us as we celebrate local author, Rita R.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Winter Toddler Playgroup Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Downtown Children's Story Area at Downtown Library Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Early Learning Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room. View Details This event is in the "Early Learning" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Winter Toddler Playgroup 10:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Children's Story Area Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group n/a - see internal note Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: America 250, Presentation Age Group: Adult, Everyone Cancelled View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Cancelled n/a - see internal note 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: America 250, Presentation
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: America 250, 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: America 250, 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 "Early Learning" group Winter Toddler Playgroup Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Downtown Children's Story Area at Downtown Library Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Early Learning Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room. View Details This event is in the "Early Learning" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Winter Toddler Playgroup 10:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Children's Story Area Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Sew Much Fun Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Expand your sewing knowledge by using a sewing machine to make a simple tote bag. Attendees will learn how to read a pattern, cut fabric, sew straight seams, press fabric, pin, and finish a versatile, reversible, tote. Full 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 This event is in the "Family" group Feb 14 2026 Sat Sew Much Fun 10:30am–12:30pm Downtown Library Full Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Expand your sewing knowledge by using a sewing machine to make a simple tote bag. Attendees will learn how to read a pattern, cut fabric, sew straight seams, press fabric, pin, and finish a versatile, reversible, tote.
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 Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Purpose of Meeting: Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Open to the public. Downtown Library Feb 17 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Open to the public.
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 "Early Learning" group Winter Toddler Playgroup Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Downtown Children's Story Area at Downtown Library Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Early Learning Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room. View Details This event is in the "Early Learning" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Winter Toddler Playgroup 10:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Children's Story Area Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.
This event is in the "Adult" group Downtown Movie Club Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult 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! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Downtown Movie Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: 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 event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Paint Class: Create! Quad Cities Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult Mental Health Program ARPA: This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island. Did you know that engaging in a creative outlet, like painting, can "boost serotonin levels and increase blood flow to the part of the brain associated with pleasure?"( Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paint Class: Create! Quad Cities 11:00am–1:00pm Downtown Library Waitlist Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Registration Required Event Details: Mental Health Program ARPA This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island. Did you know that engaging in a creative outlet, like painting, can "boost serotonin levels and increase blood flow to the part of the brain associated with pleasure?"(
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 Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Adult Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 23 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
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 "Early Learning" group Winter Toddler Playgroup Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Downtown Children's Story Area at Downtown Library Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Early Learning Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room. View Details This event is in the "Early Learning" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Winter Toddler Playgroup 10:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Children's Story Area Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.