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 4 -- Massey Ferguson Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone Massey Ferguson View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 19 2026 Wed Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 4 -- Massey Ferguson 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Massey Ferguson
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, August 24, 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 Aug 24 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 -- This month's selection is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult, Everyone Fahrenheit 451 is a classic dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury, published in 1953, that depicts a future American society where books are outlawed and "firemen" burn them, along with the houses where they are hidden. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 25 2026 Tue Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- This month's selection is Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Fahrenheit 451 is a classic dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury, published in 1953, that depicts a future American society where books are outlawed and "firemen" burn them, along with the houses where they are hidden.
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 This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 View Details 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 27 2026 Thu Please Meet Singing Bird (wife of warrior chief Black Hawk) - Kim Sigafus Presentation, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar 1:00pm–2:30pm Downtown Library 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
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, August 31, 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 Aug 31 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 The Union Stockyards — A Chicago Stories Documentary Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Teen, Adult At the end of the 19th century, Chicago completely transformed the way Americans eat, and the Union Stockyards on the South Side were the center of that revolution. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 2 2026 Wed The Union Stockyards — A Chicago Stories Documentary 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: At the end of the 19th century, Chicago completely transformed the way Americans eat, and the Union Stockyards on the South Side were the center of that revolution.
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, September 7, 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 Sep 7 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, September 9, 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 Sep 9 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. 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, September 14, 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 Sep 14 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, September 15, 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 Sep 15 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 5 -- International Harvester Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone International Harvestor -- Farmall is Rock Island View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Sep 16 2026 Wed Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 5 -- International Harvester 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: International Harvestor -- Farmall is Rock Island
This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle Monday, September 21, 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 Sep 21 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, September 21, 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 Sep 21 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 -- This month's selection is 1984 by George Orwell Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult, Everyone 1984 is a classic dystopian novel by George Orwell, first published in 1949. It depicts a totalitarian future society under the constant surveillance of "Big Brother" and the Party, where free thought is a crime. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Sep 22 2026 Tue Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- This month's selection is 1984 by George Orwell 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 1984 is a classic dystopian novel by George Orwell, first published in 1949. It depicts a totalitarian future society under the constant surveillance of "Big Brother" and the Party, where free thought is a crime.
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, September 28, 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 Sep 28 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 Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, October 5, 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 Oct 5 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 "Everyone" group Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 6 - Along Comes Ford Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone When we think of “Ford,” many things come to mind: cars, Detroit, Michigan, trucks, Henry, the founder and inventor of mass production, the ongoing family company, and what a big influence the name has had in Americ View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 7 2026 Wed Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 6 - Along Comes Ford 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: When we think of “Ford,” many things come to mind: cars, Detroit, Michigan, trucks, Henry, the founder and inventor of mass production, the ongoing family company, and what a big influence the name has had in Americ
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, October 12, 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 Oct 12 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, October 14, 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. This month, the lecture will discuss Washington’s presidency and the rocky early start to the nation. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 14 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 month, the lecture will discuss Washington’s presidency and the rocky early start to the nation. 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle Monday, October 19, 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 Oct 19 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, October 19, 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 Oct 19 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, October 20, 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 Oct 20 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Common Scams and how to avoid them Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone How can I be scammed? View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 21 2026 Wed Common Scams and how to avoid them 2:00pm–3:15pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: How can I be scammed?
Quarterly Book Sale Friday, October 23, 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 Oct 23 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!