This event is in the "Everyone" group Southwest Branch - Building Project All Day 12/8 - 12/15 Southwest Children's Room at Southwest Branch Age Group: Everyone The Southwest Branch Library is getting a new look! The building interior will be painted during the week of December 8th. Our in-person services will still be available at this time. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 8 - 15 2025 Southwest Branch - Building Project All Day 12/8–12/15 Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Children's Room Age Group: Everyone Event Details: The Southwest Branch Library is getting a new look! The building interior will be painted during the week of December 8th. Our in-person services will still be available at this time.
This event is in the "School Age" group Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest Thursday, December 11, 2025 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 be making holiday ornaments! View Details This event is in the "School Age" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest 3:30pm–4:30pm Southwest Branch 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 be making holiday ornaments!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Learning" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch 11:00am–12:00pm Southwest Branch 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 "School Age" group Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest Thursday, December 18, 2025 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 is book club! We will be reading The Lightning Thief Graphic Novel! View Details This event is in the "School Age" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest 3:30pm–4:30pm Southwest Branch 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 is book club! We will be reading The Lightning Thief Graphic Novel!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Learning Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old. View Details This event is in the "Early Learning" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am–11:30am Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.
This event is in the "Adult" group Coffee & Conversations Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Mental Health, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am–12:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Mental Health, 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Cricut Heat Press DIY Event Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult A Library of Things tutorial! Demonstration of our Cricut Heat Press, which can be checked out with an Illinois library card. Bring a t-shirt or other small fabric item to personalize, and we'll show you how it's done! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Cricut Heat Press DIY Event 5:00pm–7:00pm Southwest Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: A Library of Things tutorial! Demonstration of our Cricut Heat Press, which can be checked out with an Illinois library card. Bring a t-shirt or other small fabric item to personalize, and we'll show you how it's done!
This event is in the "Adult" group Southwest Book Club Wednesday, February 25, 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). View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 25 2026 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Southwest Branch 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 Southwest Book Club Wednesday, March 25, 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). View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Southwest Branch 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 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). View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 22 2026 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Southwest Branch 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 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). View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 27 2026 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Southwest Branch 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feature Film -- "Rock Island Trail" Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Movie Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone This movie was a historical event for the City of Rock Island, and is an extra-special feature for our city's entertainment history. 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 Aug 11 2026 Tue Feature Film -- "Rock Island Trail" 6:00pm–7:30pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: This movie was a historical event for the City of Rock Island, and is an extra-special feature for our city's entertainment history.
This event is in the "Adult" group Southwest Book Club Wednesday, August 26, 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). View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 26 2026 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Southwest Branch 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 Southwest Book Club Wednesday, September 23, 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). View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Sep 23 2026 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Southwest Branch 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 Southwest Book Club Wednesday, October 28, 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). View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 28 2026 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Southwest Branch 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 Southwest Book Club Wednesday, November 18, 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). View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Nov 18 2026 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Southwest Branch 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).