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: 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 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: 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 "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: View Details This event is in the "Adult" group May 7 2026 Thu Digital Literacy Class with American Job Center 1:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation 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 "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! Upcoming View Details 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 Upcoming 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 "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 "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch Tuesday, May 12, 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 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: 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 "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.
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 "Early Learning" group Outreach Skip A Long - Milan - Preschool Visit Thursday, May 14, 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 14 2026 Thu 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 "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 "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch Friday, May 15, 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 15 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 Teen Advisory Group Friday, May 15, 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 May 15 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, May 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch View Details May 15 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, May 15, 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 May 15 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 Adult Knitting Circle Monday, May 18, 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 May 18 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, May 18, 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 18 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, May 19, 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 May 19 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 Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adult, Everyone Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson blurb View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 19 2026 Tue Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson blurb
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 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 May 19 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.