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Sip n Paint @ Dowtown Library

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for some painting fun at our first Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our first Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Attendance

The Rock Island Public Library's policy states that patrons who habitually register but do not attend a program will be considered a “no show” and may be blocked from registering for future programs.

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Jigsaw Puzzle Contest

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Do you usually compete them pretty quickly? Now's your chance to compete! Gather a team of two to four people and spend an hour trying to compete a 500 piece puzzle.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Do you usually compete them pretty quickly? Now's your chance to compete! Gather a team of two to four people and spend an hour trying to compete a 500 piece puzzle.

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.

Attendance

The Rock Island Public Library's policy states that patrons who habitually register but do not attend a program will be considered a “no show” and may be blocked from registering for future programs.

Photo Guidelines

We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.

Jonathan holding a large to length over his head.

Shadowland Serpentry

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

Don't be afraid!  Snakes and their reptile friends play an important part in our world.  

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Don't be afraid!  Snakes and their reptile friends play an important part in our world.  

Jonathan holding a large to length over his head.

Shadowland Serpentry

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

Don't be afraid!  Snakes and their reptile friends play an important part in our world.  

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Don't be afraid!  Snakes and their reptile friends play an important part in our world.  

OUTREACH ~ RIFAC Preschool Storytime

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learning

Miss Ranell will visit RIFAC preschool for storytime. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will visit RIFAC preschool for storytime. 

Blue goodwill logo

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

Monday, July 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?

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

DIY: Plantable Seed Paper

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

More details to come!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

More details to come!

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Button Making DIY

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
School Age, Teen

We've got a new button maker! Stop by the Watts-Midtown Branch and create a pinback button by drawing your own design, or choosing from pre-printed art.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

We've got a new button maker! Stop by the Watts-Midtown Branch and create a pinback button by drawing your own design, or choosing from pre-printed art.

storytime

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
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.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Special Event
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.

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age

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

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Prairie State Legal Services Criminal Records Relief Clinic

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adult

Registration required: see below.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Registration required: see below.

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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Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

Wednesday, July 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. 

Offsite Event
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. 

Silent Book Club - Rock Island Chapter logo

Silent Book Club®

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference 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!

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference 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!

Downtown Movie Club

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adult

Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our Downtown Movie Club!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our Downtown Movie Club!

A blue canvas tote bag appears on a white background.

KPop Demon Hunters Cat Bag

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Collaboration Area at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult, Family

Make your own KPop Demon Hunters-inspired tote bag, and learn to use our Cricut Heat Press. We'll provide the vinyl design, the bag, and the Cricut Heat Press: all you have to do is show up ready to create!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own KPop Demon Hunters-inspired tote bag, and learn to use our Cricut Heat Press. We'll provide the vinyl design, the bag, and the Cricut Heat Press: all you have to do is show up ready to create!

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.

Attendance

The Rock Island Public Library's policy states that patrons who habitually register but do not attend a program will be considered a “no show” and may be blocked from registering for future programs.

Photo Guidelines

We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.

Blonde haired woman sitting in a green chair reading a blue book to five small children

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Friday, July 17, 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.

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.

Leonardo in a blue shirt with an orange guitar and a dragon sitting on the neck of the guitar.

Rockin and Reading with Leonardo

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone

Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves it's time to go ROCKIN' with LEONARDO. He performs a humorous high energy concert that entertains, educates, and empowers all little rockers.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves it's time to go ROCKIN' with LEONARDO. He performs a humorous high energy concert that entertains, educates, and empowers all little rockers.

Library program announcement reading "Adult Knitting Circle" with an image of yarn in various colors and the Rock Island Public Library logo

Adult Knitting Circle

Monday, July 20, 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!

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!

Blue goodwill logo

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

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

storytime

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
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.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Special Event
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.

Outreach ~ Longview Park

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Children, Early Learning, School Age

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

An image of Tanjiro (a young warrior wearing a green and black checkered coat), hero of the series "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" wields a sword, facing the viewer, and leaping against a transparent background.

Anime and Manga Trivia Night

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult, Family

Summer may be winding down, but that means that a new season of anime is on the horizon! Test your knowledge of popular anime and manga series with five rounds of five questions. 

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Summer may be winding down, but that means that a new season of anime is on the horizon! Test your knowledge of popular anime and manga series with five rounds of five questions. 

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, July 21, 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
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Open to the public. 

Blue book cover of Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library

Midtown Readers Book Club

Tuesday, July 21, 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 Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library by Amanda Chapman!

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 Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library by Amanda Chapman!