Event List

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, June 16, 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

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Open to the public.

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library

Program Type:

Discussion

Age Group:

Adult

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion

Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Crank by Ellen Hopkins

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Downtown Historical Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adult, Everyone

Crank #1 by Ellen Hopkins

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Historical Room

Age Group: Adult, Everyone

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

Crank #1 by Ellen Hopkins

Drawing of a Heider tractor floating in the field

Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 2 -- Rock Island's Heider Tractor

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adult, Family, Everyone

The Heider Tractor

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

The Heider Tractor

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library

Program Type:

Discussion

Age Group:

Adult

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion

Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Diamond Painting Class: Patriotic Hanging Star Ornament

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

America 250, DIY

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, come make your own patriotic hanging star ornament! This diamond painting class will be led by Debbie Ford from Parkside Treasure House.

Upcoming

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Registration Required

Upcoming

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: America 250, DIY

Registration Required

Event Details:

To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, come make your own patriotic hanging star ornament! This diamond painting class will be led by Debbie Ford from Parkside Treasure House.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Monday, July 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library

Program Type:

Discussion

Age Group:

Adult

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion

Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence

Wednesday, July 8, 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.

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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.

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.

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library

Program Type:

Discussion

Age Group:

Adult

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion

Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

DIY: Plantable Seed Paper

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

DIY

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

More details to come!

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: DIY

Event Details:

More details to come!

Adult Knitting Circle

Monday, July 20, 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!

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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!

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library

Program Type:

Discussion

Age Group:

Adult

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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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, July 21, 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

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Open to the public.

Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 3 -- The Oliver tractor

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adult, Family, Everyone

Oliver tractors

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

Oliver tractors

Quarterly Book Sale

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

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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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Program Type: Book Sale

Event Details:

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!

Quarterly Book Sale

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Book Sale

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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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Program Type: Book Sale

Event Details:

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!

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Monday, July 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library

Program Type:

Discussion

Age Group:

Adult

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion

Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- People Kill People by Ellen Hopkins

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adult, Everyone

People Kill People by Ellen Hopkins

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: Adult, Everyone

Program Type: Book Club

Event Details:

People Kill People by Ellen Hopkins

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library

Program Type:

Discussion

Age Group:

Adult

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion

Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Monday, August 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Downtown Library

Program Type:

Discussion

Age Group:

Adult

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Discussion

Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence

Wednesday, August 12, 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

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.

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.

Adult Knitting Circle

Monday, August 17, 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

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!

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Monday, August 17, 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

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, August 18, 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

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Open to the public.

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