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Afternoon Activity @ Southwest

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

This week we will learn how to play the popular card game Yu-Gi-Oh!!

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

This week we will learn how to play the popular card game Yu-Gi-Oh!!

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Light Up Bookend Craft

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Celebrate National Library week with this creative bookend craft! Design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library week with this creative bookend craft! Design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Southwest Book Club

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).

This event is in the "School Age" group

Afternoon Activity @ Southwest

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Children's Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
This event is in the "School Age" group

Afternoon Activity @ Southwest

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

This week we will have a writing workshop!

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

This week we will have a writing workshop!

This event is in the "Early Learning" group

Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Learning

Do your toddlers love to get messy?  Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art.  We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.  

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Do your toddlers love to get messy?  Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art.  We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

Coffee & Conversations

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Southwest Book Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adult

This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).

This event is in the "Adult" group

Coffee & Conversations

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY: Forever Succulent

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Love plants but not the upkeep? Try a forever succulent! These beauties are made with glass beads and no watering or repotting is required. 

In this DIY session you will make one mini succulent plant. All supplies will be provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Love plants but not the upkeep? Try a forever succulent! These beauties are made with glass beads and no watering or repotting is required. 

In this DIY session you will make one mini succulent plant. All supplies will be provided.

This event is in the "Early Learning" group

Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Learning

Do your toddlers love to get messy?  Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art.  We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.  

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Do your toddlers love to get messy?  Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art.  We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

Coffee & Conversations

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sip n Paint @ Southwest Branch

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for some painting fun at our first Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our first Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Coffee & Conversations

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

DIY Craft: Butterfly Diamond Art

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Looking to add to your summer decor? Join us on Monday, June 29th, to make a diamond art butterfly! All supplies will be provided. 

Registration is required.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking to add to your summer decor? Join us on Monday, June 29th, to make a diamond art butterfly! All supplies will be provided. 

Registration is required.  

This event is in the "Early Learning" group

Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Learning

Do your toddlers love to get messy?  Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art.  We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.  

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Do your toddlers love to get messy?  Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art.  We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

Coffee & Conversations

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

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

Anime and Manga Trivia Night

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult, Family

Summer may be winding down, but that means that a new season of anime is on the horizon! Test your knowledge of popular anime and manga series with five rounds of five questions. 

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Summer may be winding down, but that means that a new season of anime is on the horizon! Test your knowledge of popular anime and manga series with five rounds of five questions. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Coffee & Conversations

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Cyanotype Workshop

Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Join us on Saturday, July 25th, for a cyanotype workshop!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Saturday, July 25th, for a cyanotype workshop!

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.