Watts-Midtown Driveway Work

Work begins soon on repairing the driveway leading into our Watts-Midtown Branch and the RI YMCA. When weather allows work to start, please note that there will be only one lane in and out of the parking lot. Please alternate when entering or leaving the lot, and note that there is no left hand turn onto the drive off 30th Street. 

Remember that you can return items to any Rock Island Library, even if it was checked out at the branch. Thank you for your patience as the YMCA repairs this driveway. 

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Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Online
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live). 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:
Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live).  ...

Midwest Writing Center Annual Meeting

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Midwest Writing Center for their Annual Meeting! Learn about the center, hear some great prose, and enjoy some snacks. Everyone and all ages invited!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
Join the Midwest Writing Center for their Annual Meeting! Learn about the center, hear some great prose, and enjoy some snacks. Everyone and all ages invited! ...
Book cover art for Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Southwest Book Club

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Discussion of Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets.

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:
Discussion of Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic aristocrat. And a brave socialite drawn to expose their treacherous secrets. After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging f...
blue and white goodwill logo

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative fro

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:
Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center. No appointment or c...
storytime

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old.  ...
parent and toddler playgroup

Spring Toddler Playgroup

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Children's Story Area at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.&nb

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.   Drop in to spend time with new friends young and old.&nbs...

Summer Reading Kickoff

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Read, Renew, Repeat! It's Summer, and that means summer fun and reading. Kick off summer and register for our reading challenge with games, activitites, and more. Presented in part

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Read, Renew, Repeat! It's Summer, and that means summer fun and reading. Kick off summer and register for our reading challenge with games, activitites, and more. Presented in partnership with the Quad City Botanical Center. Free, all ages!  ...
storytime

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
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 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. ...
Child looking through curled book pages stamped 'banned'

Seniors Read Banned Books -- George by Alex Gino (A Summer Reading Feature)

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation, Discussion
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Senior citizens and any interested adult library patrons are invited to today's book discussion about books that have been banned from or relocated to different shelves of school a

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, Discussion
Event Details:
Senior citizens and any interested adult library patrons are invited to today's book discussion about books that have been banned from or relocated to different shelves of school and public libraries in many communities. You are invited to find an...
storytime

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
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 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. ...

Art Series

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:
A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.   ...

Math Series

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
School Age
Event Details:

Six weeks of fun math activities and games for ages 8 to 12 with Ms. Elizabeth Russell. Recommended for children in 2 to 6th grades. Keep those skills sharp over the summer! Regist

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:
Six weeks of fun math activities and games for ages 8 to 12 with Ms. Elizabeth Russell. Recommended for children in 2 to 6th grades. Keep those skills sharp over the summer! Registration required. ...
Colorful book talk banner with pictures inside each letter.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:00pm
Online
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live). 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:
Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live).  ...
blue and white goodwill logo

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative fro

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:
Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center. No appointment or c...
image of Dr Temple Grandin

ILP Presents: Dr. Temple Grandin shares on the gifts of neurodiversity.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Online
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin Join us for a special event with Dr. Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for au...
storytime

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old.  ...
storytime

Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.  

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.   ...
Image of hands straining paper pulp in a rectangular form.

DIY: Papermaking Class

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Learn the fun and sustainable art of papermaking! This drop-in class is set up for attendees to come in at any time. Projects take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete. Be prepare

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Learn the fun and sustainable art of papermaking! This drop-in class is set up for attendees to come in at any time. Projects take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete. Be prepared to take home wet paper forms. All supplies will be provided and assi...

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.

Alien with dog

WQPT Summer of Adventure

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Early Learning
Event Details:

Come out to see your friends from WQPT PBS! This summer WQPT PBS is making a guest appearances during storytime. Your family will have the opportunity to watch a PBS KIDS progra

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Come out to see your friends from WQPT PBS! This summer WQPT PBS is making a guest appearances during storytime. Your family will have the opportunity to watch a PBS KIDS program, listen to a story and do a fun make-and-take craft activity. PLUS, ...
A grey stone statue of Godzilla stands in front of a tree with green leaves.

Godzilla Paint Along

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Whether you love painting, Godzilla, or both, join us for this event where you can paint your own monster masterpiece to take home. (Boba/bubble tea and other light refreshments wi

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Whether you love painting, Godzilla, or both, join us for this event where you can paint your own monster masterpiece to take home. (Boba/bubble tea and other light refreshments will be provided.) ...

Adult Art Class: Life is a Beach

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Famous artist Georgia O'Keeffe is primarily known for her floral paintings. Did you know that she also collected and painted pictures of seashells? Art instructor Gloria Burlingame

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Famous artist Georgia O'Keeffe is primarily known for her floral paintings. Did you know that she also collected and painted pictures of seashells? Art instructor Gloria Burlingame will introduce you to O'Keeffe's work and instruct you in a painterly...

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.

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Coffee Break Book Club

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Interested in a book club, but busy during the week? Looking to read books that might be different from what you're used to? Join us at Theo's for Coffee Break Book Club! This book

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:
Interested in a book club, but busy during the week? Looking to read books that might be different from what you're used to? Join us at Theo's for Coffee Break Book Club! This book club is open to the public, and no registration is required.  ...
A tied bundle of old documents with an old ink pen beside it

Genealogy Tools of the Trade - HeritageQuest

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family, Everyone
Event Details:

   One of the easier to use tools for doing the fun work of tracking down your ancestors is HeritageQuest, a genealogy database owned by Ancestry.com  Many find this

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
   One of the easier to use tools for doing the fun work of tracking down your ancestors is HeritageQuest, a genealogy database owned by Ancestry.com  Many find this portal a great way to begin their research and a pleasant way to disc...