This event is in the "Adult" group The Founding Mothers of America Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 12 2026 Thu The Founding Mothers of America 5:00pm–6:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards.
This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle Monday, March 16, 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 Mar 16 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!
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, March 17, 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 Mar 17 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, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult Join us as we discuss The Thursday Murder club by Richard Osmon! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 17 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 Event Details: Join us as we discuss The Thursday Murder club by Richard Osmon! 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 Silent Book Club® Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Age Group: Teen, Adult Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 18 2026 Wed Silent Book Club® 5:30pm–6:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits Thursday, March 19, 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 Mar 19 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.
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! View Details Virtual Event Mar 19 2026 Thu ILP: Percival Everett 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Library Branch: Online Program Type: Presentation, Special Event Event Details: More details and registration opportunity to come!
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Advisory Group Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Teen Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will: View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Teen Advisory Group 4:00pm–4:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will:
Bucktown Americana Music Show Friday, March 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch View Details Mar 20 2026 Fri Bucktown Americana Music Show 7:00pm–9:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
This event is in the "Teen" group 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. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Teen After Hours Event 7:00pm–9:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult, Everyone March's book selection is Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. Given the Iowa High School Book Award in 2010, it is now banned from that state's public schools. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 24 2026 Tue Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club Event Details: March's book selection is Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. Given the Iowa High School Book Award in 2010, it is now banned from that state's public schools.
This event is in the "Adult" group Southwest Book Club Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December). View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 25 2026 Wed Southwest Book Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits Thursday, March 26, 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 Mar 26 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 "Early Learning" group Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits Thursday, April 2, 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 2 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 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 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 "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: 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: 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 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 "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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Silent Book Club® Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Age Group: Teen, Adult Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 15 2026 Wed Silent Book Club® 5:30pm–6:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits Thursday, April 16, 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 16 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 ILP: Cristina Henríquez Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Presentation, Performance Age Group: Adult More details and registration opportunity to come! View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 16 2026 Thu ILP: Cristina Henríquez 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Performance Event Details: More details and registration opportunity to come!
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Advisory Group Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Discussion Age Group: Teen Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will: View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Apr 17 2026 Fri Teen Advisory Group 4:00pm–4:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will: