This event is in the "Early Learning" group Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm 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 Oct 1 2026 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 12:00pm–12:30pm 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 "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch Friday, October 2, 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 Oct 2 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 "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 "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Storytime 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 Oct 6 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: Storytime 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 This event is in the "Family" group Retirement University Part 2 - Tax Planning in Retirement Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult, Family In Retirement University, Part 2, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins, will help to understand the reality of taxes which need to be considered when considering moving from employment to retirement View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 6 2026 Tue Retirement University Part 2 - Tax Planning in Retirement 6:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Presentation Event Details: In Retirement University, Part 2, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins, will help to understand the reality of taxes which need to be considered when considering moving from employment to retirement
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, October 7, 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 Oct 7 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 "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 Coffee & Conversations Thursday, October 8, 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 Oct 8 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, October 8, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm 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 Oct 8 2026 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 12:00pm–12:30pm 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 "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch Friday, October 9, 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 Oct 9 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 "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 "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Storytime 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 Oct 13 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: Storytime 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 This event is in the "Family" group Retirement University Part 3 - Financial Estate Planning and Recap Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult, Family In this, Part 3 of Retirement University, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins will speak about what to keep in mind when planning a personal estate. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 13 2026 Tue Retirement University Part 3 - Financial Estate Planning and Recap 6:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Presentation Event Details: In this, Part 3 of Retirement University, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins will speak about what to keep in mind when planning a personal estate.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, October 14, 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 Oct 14 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, 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.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm 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 Oct 15 2026 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 12:00pm–12:30pm 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 "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch Friday, October 16, 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 Oct 16 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 "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?
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Storytime 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 Oct 20 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: Storytime 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.
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 Midtown Readers Book Club Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Age Group: Adult Join us as we discuss Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Event Details: Join us as we discuss Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, October 21, 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 Oct 21 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 "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?