Event List

Quarterly book sale. Bag up great deals on books and other items. Unless otherwise marked, sales are by donation. Fill some boxes or bags and make us an offer! 

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Consumer Reports is an independent, non-profit organization founded in 1936 dedicated to providing unbiased product testing, investigative journalism, and consumer advocacy.

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.

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Celebrate May the 4th with Star Wars Trivia! Get ready for the release of the latest film from the Star Wars Universe with five rounds of five questions. 

Prizes include bragging rights, free Star Wars stickers, and more. 

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! 

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In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for an engaging overview of mental health presented by Transitions Mental Health Services.

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

Prepare to navigate the world of Medicare with confidence!

This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island.

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

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Join students in Augustana College's History Research Methods course, a class for history majors with a focus on the Midwest, as they explore the library's place in the community.

Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson blurb

Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 1: Steam to Gasoline, the very beginning

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 an 2025 Oscar nominated film about the life of Shakespeare and his wife Agnes.

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Prairie State Legal Services will have have a table in our lobby to provide information about their free legal services available to the community. 

Happy un-Birthday, Gene! (aka Eugene Delacroix)- watercolors with Gloria Burlingame