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 A Visit with Jane Austen Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Presentation, Performance Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone In honor of her 250th birthday this month, join us on Saturday, December 6th, for a visit with Jane Austen herself! 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 Dec 6 2025 Sat A Visit with Jane Austen 11:00am–12:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Presentation, Performance Event Details: In honor of her 250th birthday this month, join us on Saturday, December 6th, for a visit with Jane Austen herself!
This event is in the "Adult" group Healthy Cents Series Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation, Discussion Age Group: Adult Healthy Cents Series: Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Cancelled Healthy Cents Series 1:00pm–2:30pm Downtown Library Closed Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Healthy Cents Series:
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Discover Your Ancestors -- Genealogy Tools for You: Heritage Hub Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult, Everyone The library offers several options for hunting for your ancestors and to learn more about your family's history. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Discover Your Ancestors -- Genealogy Tools for You: Heritage Hub 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: The library offers several options for hunting for your ancestors and to learn more about your family's history.
This event is in the "Adult" group Healthy Cents Series Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation, Discussion Age Group: Adult Healthy Cents Series: Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Cancelled Healthy Cents Series 1:00pm–2:30pm Downtown Library Closed Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Healthy Cents Series:
This event is in the "Adult" group Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Presentation, Special Event Age Group: Adult More details and registration opportunity to come! View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Special Event Event Details: More details and registration opportunity to come!
This event is in the "Adult" group Body Confident Kids: Parental Education Workshop Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Mental Health, Presentation Age Group: Adult In May 2023 the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory about the effects of social media on youth mental health. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Body Confident Kids: Parental Education Workshop 6:00pm–7:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Open Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Mental Health, Presentation Registration Required Event Details: In May 2023 the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory about the effects of social media on youth mental health.
This event is in the "Adult" group Healthy Cents Series Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation, Discussion Age Group: Adult Healthy Cents Series: Cancelled Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Cancelled Healthy Cents Series 1:00pm–2:30pm Downtown Library Closed Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Healthy Cents Series:
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence Wednesday, February 11, 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 Feb 11 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 "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Presentation, Special Event Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult More details and registration opportunity to come! View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine 7:00pm–8:00pm Online Library Branch: Online Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult Program Type: Presentation, Special Event Event Details: More details and registration opportunity to come!
This event is in the "Adult" group Turning 65? What You Need to Know Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult Are you turning 65 soon? If you are, join Kara Wolf, a local Insurance Specialist, while she explains what exactly you should be preparing for. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Turning 65? What You Need to Know 5:30pm–6:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Are you turning 65 soon? If you are, join Kara Wolf, a local Insurance Specialist, while she explains what exactly you should be preparing for.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Investing and Taxes - Part 1 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult, Everyone Investing & Taxes Part 1 -- A Society for Financial Awareness Presentation View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 4 2026 Wed Investing and Taxes - Part 1 6:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Investing & Taxes Part 1 -- A Society for Financial Awareness Presentation
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence Wednesday, March 11, 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. This month, the topic is the French and Indian War and its importance to future of the United States. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 11 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 month, the topic is the French and Indian War and its importance to future of the United States.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Investing and Taxes - Part 2 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult, Everyone Investment & Taxes - Part 2A Society for Financial Awareness Presentation View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 11 2026 Wed Investing and Taxes - Part 2 6:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Investment & Taxes - Part 2A Society for Financial Awareness Presentation
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.
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 "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 "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 "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 This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 1 - Special Guest, Mr. Neil Dahlstrom, Author of "Tractor Wars" Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Neil Dahlstrom is an archivist, speaker, and writer (author of Tractor Wars, The John Deere Story, and Lincoln's Wrath). 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 23 2026 Thu Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 1 - Special Guest, Mr. Neil Dahlstrom, Author of "Tractor Wars" 2:00pm–3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Neil Dahlstrom is an archivist, speaker, and writer (author of Tractor Wars, The John Deere Story, and Lincoln's Wrath).
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: 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: 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Genesius Guild Presents Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Genesius Guild Presents is is a special performance by the Genesius Theatre Guild of the Quad Cities in preparation for its summer season at Rock Island's Lincoln Park. View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group May 20 2026 Wed Genesius Guild Presents 6:00pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Genesius Guild Presents is is a special performance by the Genesius Theatre Guild of the Quad Cities in preparation for its summer season at Rock Island's Lincoln Park.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Amber Lowery - DNA Genealogy Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Presentation Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone More detail to be added here. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Amber Lowery - DNA Genealogy 2:00pm–3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: More detail to be added here.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence Wednesday, July 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 Jul 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence Wednesday, August 12, 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 Aug 12 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.