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A flyer that says, "Elementary Afterschool Activity" "January 13&15: National Hat Day, January 20&22: National Penguin Day, January 27&29: Pony Bead Crafts. 3:30-4:30 pm, Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown, Thursdays at Southwest."

Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest

Thursday, January 29, 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 be making pony bead crafts!

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 pony bead crafts!

Pink background with hearts and text reading "Community Comforts Drive"

Community Comforts Drive

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
All locations
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Take part in our 8th annual Community Comforts Drive! Times have been tough and many of our neighbors are in need. Our annual drive aims to collect personal care items that are so important to our health and wellbeing.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: All locations
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Take part in our 8th annual Community Comforts Drive! Times have been tough and many of our neighbors are in need. Our annual drive aims to collect personal care items that are so important to our health and wellbeing.

A flyer that says, "Elementary Afterschool Activity" "February 3rd and 5th: Valentine's Day Cards, Feb. 10th and 12th: 2016 memes, Feb 17the and 19th: Escape Room, Feb 24th and 26th: Board Game day. Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown, Thursdays at Southwest."

Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown 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: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown 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)!

 

Dual book covers

Book Signing with Local Author Rita R. Melissano, Ph.D.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adult

Join us as we celebrate local author, Rita R.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate local author, Rita R.

A flyer that says, "Elementary Afterschool Activity" "February 3rd and 5th: Valentine's Day Cards, Feb. 10th and 12th: 2016 memes, Feb 17the and 19th: Escape Room, Feb 24th and 26th: Board Game day. Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown, Thursdays at Southwest."

Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest

Thursday, February 5, 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)!

 

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)!

 

A flyer that says, "Elementary Afterschool Activity" "February 3rd and 5th: Valentine's Day Cards, Feb. 10th and 12th: 2016 memes, Feb 17the and 19th: Escape Room, Feb 24th and 26th: Board Game day. Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown, Thursdays at Southwest."

Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown 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 learning about and creating memes from the year 2016!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown 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 learning about and creating memes from the year 2016!

A flyer that says, "Elementary Afterschool Activity" "February 3rd and 5th: Valentine's Day Cards, Feb. 10th and 12th: 2016 memes, Feb 17the and 19th: Escape Room, Feb 24th and 26th: Board Game day. Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown, Thursdays at Southwest."

Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest

Thursday, February 12, 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 learning about and creating memes from the year 2016!

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 learning about and creating memes from the year 2016!

A flyer that says, "Elementary Afterschool Activity" "February 3rd and 5th: Valentine's Day Cards, Feb. 10th and 12th: 2016 memes, Feb 17the and 19th: Escape Room, Feb 24th and 26th: Board Game day. Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown, Thursdays at Southwest."

Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown 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 saving a minion from the library escape room!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown 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 saving a minion from the library escape room!

A flyer that says, "Elementary Afterschool Activity" "February 3rd and 5th: Valentine's Day Cards, Feb. 10th and 12th: 2016 memes, Feb 17the and 19th: Escape Room, Feb 24th and 26th: Board Game day. Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown, Thursdays at Southwest."

Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest

Thursday, February 19, 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 be saving a minion from the library escape room!

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 saving a minion from the library escape room!

A slice of cheese pizza on a white paper plate sits on a grey counter.

Teen After Hours Event

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teen

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

A flyer that says, "Elementary Afterschool Activity" "February 3rd and 5th: Valentine's Day Cards, Feb. 10th and 12th: 2016 memes, Feb 17the and 19th: Escape Room, Feb 24th and 26th: Board Game day. Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown, Thursdays at Southwest."

Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown 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 playing board games!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown 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 playing board games!

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

More details and registration opportunity to come!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event
Event Details:

More details and registration opportunity to come!

A flyer that says, "Elementary Afterschool Activity" "February 3rd and 5th: Valentine's Day Cards, Feb. 10th and 12th: 2016 memes, Feb 17the and 19th: Escape Room, Feb 24th and 26th: Board Game day. Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown, Thursdays at Southwest."

Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest

Thursday, February 26, 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 be playing board games!

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 playing board games!

Rock Island Horticultural Club Community Seed Swap

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Come catch our seed library at Rock Island Horticultural Club's Annual Seed Swap. Hosted at the Quad City Botanical Center, come and pick up seeds, socialize, and enjoy light refreshments with garden enthusiasts of all levels.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Come catch our seed library at Rock Island Horticultural Club's Annual Seed Swap. Hosted at the Quad City Botanical Center, come and pick up seeds, socialize, and enjoy light refreshments with garden enthusiasts of all levels.

ILP: Percival Everett

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Presentation, Special Event

More details and registration opportunity to come!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event
Event Details:

More details and registration opportunity to come!

A slice of cheese pizza on a white paper plate sits on a grey counter.

Teen After Hours Event

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teen

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

A headshot of a man in a grey suit, with a goatee and long grey-brown hair

An Evening with Mark Turcotte, Illinois Poet Laureate

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Kick off National Poetry Month (beginning in April) with an evening of poetry with Mark Turcotte, Illinois's Poet Laureate. Mr.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Kick off National Poetry Month (beginning in April) with an evening of poetry with Mark Turcotte, Illinois's Poet Laureate. Mr.

A slice of cheese pizza on a white paper plate sits on a grey counter.

Teen After Hours Event

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teen

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

A slice of cheese pizza on a white paper plate sits on a grey counter.

Teen After Hours Event

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teen

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space.