This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Early Learning Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.For ages 0 - 5 years old. View Details This event is in the "Early Learning" group May 5 2026 Tue Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.For ages 0 - 5 years old.
This event is in the "School Age" group Afterschool Activity @ Watts-Midtown Tuesday, May 5, 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 learning about 3D printing with 3D pens! View Details This event is in the "School Age" group May 5 2026 Tue Afterschool Activity @ Watts-Midtown 3:30pm–4:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch 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 learning about 3D printing with 3D pens!
This event is in the "School Age" group Kids Graphic Novel Book Club Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: School Age A new book club for kids! The first Tuesday of every month we will be discussing a fun graphic novel! Read the book beforehand and talk about your favorite parts with others! View Details This event is in the "School Age" group May 5 2026 Tue Kids Graphic Novel Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Book Club Event Details: A new book club for kids! The first Tuesday of every month we will be discussing a fun graphic novel! Read the book beforehand and talk about your favorite parts with others!
This event is in the "Adult" group Southwest Stitch Club Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: Adult Please join our new Southwest Stitch Club! This is a gathering of crafters of all levels and all craft interests. Simply bring along your handicraft and expect to meet your neighbors. All are welcome! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 5 2026 Tue Southwest Stitch Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Event Details: Please join our new Southwest Stitch Club! This is a gathering of crafters of all levels and all craft interests. Simply bring along your handicraft and expect to meet your neighbors. All are welcome!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am All locations 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 Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group May 6 2026 Wed Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am–11:30am All locations Library Branch: All locations 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 "Early Learning" group Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am Offsite Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Early Learning Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group May 7 2026 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 9:00am–11:00am Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.
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: Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 7 2026 Thu Digital Literacy Class with American Job Center 1:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Open Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Registration Required 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 "School Age" group Afterschool Activity @ Southwest Thursday, May 7, 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 learning about 3D printing with 3D pens! View Details This event is in the "School Age" group May 7 2026 Thu Afterschool 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 learning about 3D printing with 3D pens!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Watts-Midtown 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 May 8 2026 Fri Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch 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 "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! Waitlist Register Now 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 Waitlist 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 "Everyone" group Library2Go Route - Red Week All Day 5/11 - 5/14 Library2Go Mobile Library Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Everyone We're back in the swing of things and we look forward to seeing you at our current lineup of alternating route stops. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group May 11 - 14 2026 Library2Go Route - Red Week All Day 5/11–5/14 Library2Go Mobile Library Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Outreach Event Details: We're back in the swing of things and we look forward to seeing you at our current lineup of alternating route stops.
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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Library Citizens' Academy Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Teen, Adult We're opening the book on what it takes to run a public library! Join us on four Mondays for the first-ever RIPL Library Citizen's Academy, and become a library expert. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group May 11 2026 Mon Library Citizens' Academy 6:00pm–8:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Open Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Registration Required Event Details: We're opening the book on what it takes to run a public library! Join us on four Mondays for the first-ever RIPL Library Citizen's Academy, and become a library expert.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Special Event Age Group: Early Learning Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.For ages 0 - 5 years old. View Details This event is in the "Early Learning" group May 12 2026 Tue Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.For ages 0 - 5 years old.
This event is in the "Adult" group Mental Health 101: From Awareness to Wellness Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Mental Health, Presentation Age Group: Adult Mental Health Program ARPA: This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island. In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for an engaging overview of mental health presented by Transitions Mental Health Services. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 12 2026 Tue Mental Health 101: From Awareness to Wellness 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Mental Health, Presentation Event Details: Mental Health Program ARPA This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island. In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, join us for an engaging overview of mental health presented by Transitions Mental Health Services. 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. 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.
This event is in the "School Age" group Afterschool Activity @ Watts-Midtown Tuesday, May 12, 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 learning about journaling as a mental health tool! View Details This event is in the "School Age" group May 12 2026 Tue Afterschool Activity @ Watts-Midtown 3:30pm–4:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch 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 learning about journaling as a mental health tool!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Outreach Skip A Long - Milan - Preschool Visit Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:45am - 10:15am Outreach Program Type: Outreach, Storytime Age Group: Early Learning Miss Ranell will visit Skip a Long preschool for storytime. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group May 13 2026 Wed Outreach Skip A Long - Milan - Preschool Visit 9:45am–10:15am Outreach Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Outreach, Storytime Event Details: Miss Ranell will visit Skip a Long preschool for storytime.
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. View Details This event is in the "Early Learning" group May 13 2026 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 "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. 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 "Early Learning" group Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am Offsite Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Early Learning Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group May 14 2026 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 9:00am–11:00am Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.
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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 14 2026 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am–12:00pm Southwest Branch 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 "Early Learning" group Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Offsite Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Early Learning Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group May 14 2026 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 12:00pm–1:00pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.
This event is in the "Adult" group Medicare 101 Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult Prepare to navigate the world of Medicare with confidence! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 14 2026 Thu Medicare 101 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Prepare to navigate the world of Medicare with confidence! 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 "School Age" group Afterschool Activity @ Southwest Thursday, May 14, 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 learning about journaling as a mental health tool! View Details This event is in the "School Age" group May 14 2026 Thu Afterschool 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 learning about journaling as a mental health tool!