This event is in the "Everyone" group CLOSED: Library2Go- Mobile Library Route All Day 4/6 - 4/9 Library2Go Mobile Library Program Type: Outreach Age Group: Everyone *Please note: The mobile library will be closed during the dates of April 6th-10th, April 23rd, and May 25th. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 6 - 9 2026 CLOSED: Library2Go- Mobile Library Route All Day 4/6–4/9 Library2Go Mobile Library Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Outreach Event Details: *Please note: The mobile library will be closed during the dates of April 6th-10th, April 23rd, and May 25th.
This event is in the "Adult" group Alpha Book Club Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer! This thought-provoking work on nonfiction will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 6 2026 Mon Alpha Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer! This thought-provoking work on nonfiction will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.
This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland Monday, April 6, 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 Apr 6 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, April 7, 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 Apr 7 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 "Everyone" group Tuneful Tuesday Series: Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Music Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Performance Age Group: Adult, Everyone Join us for a FREE ragtime concert with Cherry & Jerry! This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Tuneful Tuesday Series: Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Music 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Performance Event Details: Join us for a FREE ragtime concert with Cherry & Jerry! This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "School Age" group Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown Tuesday, April 7, 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 celebrate Find a Rainbow Day! View Details This event is in the "School Age" group Apr 7 2026 Tue Afternoon 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 celebrate Find a Rainbow Day!
This event is in the "Adult" group Southwest Stitch Club Tuesday, April 7, 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 Apr 7 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 "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Family" group KPOP Demon Hunters Craft Night Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: School Age, Teen, Family We heard you loud and clear: you wanted Sussie the bird to go with Derpy the tiger, so come make a bird with us! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Family" group Apr 7 2026 Tue KPOP Demon Hunters Craft Night 6:00pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Family Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: We heard you loud and clear: you wanted Sussie the bird to go with Derpy the tiger, so come make a bird with us!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, April 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. View Details This event is in the "Early Learning" group Apr 8 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, April 8, 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 Apr 8 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group DIY Craft: Hummingbird Diamond Art Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult Looking to add to your spring decor? Join us on Wednesday, April 8th, to make a diamond art hummingbird! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 8 2026 Wed DIY Craft: Hummingbird Diamond Art 5:30pm–6:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Full Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Looking to add to your spring decor? Join us on Wednesday, April 8th, to make a diamond art hummingbird! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits Thursday, April 9, 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 Apr 9 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, April 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. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 9 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, April 9, 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 Apr 9 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Brian "Fox" Ellis presents - Robert Ridgway, Illinois's Bird Man Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone More details will be posted soon. 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 Apr 9 2026 Thu Brian "Fox" Ellis presents - Robert Ridgway, Illinois's Bird Man 2:00pm–3:15pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: More details will be posted soon.
This event is in the "School Age" group Afternoon Activity @ Southwest Thursday, April 9, 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 celebrate Find a Rainbow Day! View Details This event is in the "School Age" group Apr 9 2026 Thu Afternoon 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 celebrate Find a Rainbow Day!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch Friday, April 10, 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 Apr 10 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 "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Sew Much Fun Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Learn the basics of "quilting" by creating quilted coasters. Participants will choose fabrics, measure, cut, iron, pin, and use a sewing machine in this basic tutorial. The outcome? Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Sew Much Fun 10:30am–12:30pm Downtown Library Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of "quilting" by creating quilted coasters. Participants will choose fabrics, measure, cut, iron, pin, and use a sewing machine in this basic tutorial. The outcome?
This event is in the "Everyone" group Library2Go Route - Red Week All Day 4/13 - 4/16 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 Apr 13 - 16 2026 Library2Go Route - Red Week All Day 4/13–4/16 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, April 13, 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 Apr 13 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, April 14, 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 Apr 14 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group The Extraordinary Journey of the Bicycle Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone For 200 years, since the first Draisienne running machine, the bicycle has offered us free climate-friendly travel, in the early days saving us from being over-run in dung, up to today, reducing air pollution. 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 Apr 14 2026 Tue The Extraordinary Journey of the Bicycle 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: For 200 years, since the first Draisienne running machine, the bicycle has offered us free climate-friendly travel, in the early days saving us from being over-run in dung, up to today, reducing air pollution.
This event is in the "School Age" group Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown Tuesday, April 14, 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 learn how to play the popular card game Yu-Gi-Oh!! View Details This event is in the "School Age" group Apr 14 2026 Tue Afternoon 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 learn how to play the popular card game Yu-Gi-Oh!!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch Wednesday, April 15, 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 Apr 15 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.