This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, April 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? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 6 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: Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Music Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adult, Everyone Join us for a FREE ragtime concert with Cherry & Jerry! 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 Apr 7 2026 Tue Tuneful Tuesday Series: Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Music 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 ragtime concert with Cherry & Jerry! This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence Wednesday, April 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 8 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Brian "Fox" Ellis presents - Robert Ridgway, Illinois's Bird Man Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone More details will be posted soon. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Brian "Fox" Ellis presents - Robert Ridgway, Illinois's Bird Man 2:00pm–3:15pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: More details will be posted soon.
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, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Learn the basics of "quilting" by creating quilted coasters. Participants will choose fabrics, measure, cut, iron, pin, and use a sewing machine in this basic tutorial. The outcome? Upcoming 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Sew Much Fun 10:30am–12:30pm Downtown Library Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of "quilting" by creating quilted coasters. Participants will choose fabrics, measure, cut, iron, pin, and use a sewing machine in this basic tutorial. The outcome?
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, April 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? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 13 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group The Extraordinary Journey of the Bicycle Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone For 200 years, since the first Draisienne running machine, the bicycle has offered us free climate-friendly travel, in the early days saving us from being over-run in dung, up to today, reducing air pollution. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 14 2026 Tue The Extraordinary Journey of the Bicycle 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: For 200 years, since the first Draisienne running machine, the bicycle has offered us free climate-friendly travel, in the early days saving us from being over-run in dung, up to today, reducing air pollution.
This event is in the "Adult" group Downtown Movie Club Thursday, April 16, 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! This month's selection is Brad Pitt's latest racing film. Light refreshments will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 16 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 month's selection is Brad Pitt's latest racing film. Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle Monday, April 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! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 20 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, April 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? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 20 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, April 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 Apr 21 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 "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 1 - Special Guest, Mr. Neil Dahlstrom, Author of "Tractor Wars" Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Neil Dahlstrom is an archivist, speaker, and writer (author of Tractor Wars, The John Deere Story, and Lincoln's Wrath). View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 23 2026 Thu Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 1 - Special Guest, Mr. Neil Dahlstrom, Author of "Tractor Wars" 2:00pm–3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Neil Dahlstrom is an archivist, speaker, and writer (author of Tractor Wars, The John Deere Story, and Lincoln's Wrath).
Quarterly Book Sale Friday, April 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! View Details Apr 24 2026 Fri Quarterly Book Sale 10:00am–1:00pm Downtown Library 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, April 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? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 27 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 -- The Perks of Being a Wallflower Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult, Everyone The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 28 2026 Tue Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- The Perks of Being a Wallflower 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
This event is in the "Adult" group Alpha Book Club Monday, May 4, 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 4 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 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, May 4, 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 May 4 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 Digital Literacy Class with American Job Center Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult Join us for a free, basic digital literacy course! Presented by American Job Center, this class will cover the following: View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 7 2026 Thu Digital Literacy Class with American Job Center 1:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join us for a free, basic digital literacy course! Presented by American Job Center, this class will cover the following:
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Sew Much Fun Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult 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! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group May 9 2026 Sat Sew Much Fun 10:30am–12:30pm Downtown Library Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, May 11, 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 May 11 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 Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence Wednesday, May 13, 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 May 13 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 "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle Monday, May 18, 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 May 18 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, May 18, 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 May 18 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 -- Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult, Everyone Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson blurb View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 19 2026 Tue Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson blurb