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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:
Teen, Adult

Open to Rock Island Library cardholders and areas of Rock Island/Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District. Register no

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Presentation, Special Event
Event Details:

Open to Rock Island Library cardholders and areas of Rock Island/Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District. Register no

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.

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

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

"Your Mind Matters: Cultivating Self-Care & Resilience in a Busy World"

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
Mental Health, Presentation
Age Group:
Adult

In the hustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook our mental well-being. This program equips participants with practical tools to prioritize self-care, manage stress, and build resilience.

Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Mental Health, Presentation
Event Details:

In the hustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook our mental well-being. This program equips participants with practical tools to prioritize self-care, manage stress, and build resilience.

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:
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. This month, the topic is the French and Indian War and its importance to future of the United States.

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 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 2
A Society for Financial Awareness Presentation

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Investment & Taxes - Part 2
A 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:
America 250, 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.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: America 250, 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

Digital Literacy Class with American Job Center

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
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: 

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: 

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!

Virtual Event
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:
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.

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 "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.

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!

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation, Performance
Event Details:

More details and registration opportunity to come!

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: 

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 "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.

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 "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!

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!

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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 "Children" group
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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
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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.

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.

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:
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.

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 "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:
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.

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 "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

Please Meet Singing Bird (wife of warrior chief Black Hawk) - Kim Sigafus Presentation, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Please Meet Singing Bird (wife of warrior chief Black Hawk) - Kim Sigafus Presentation, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Please Meet Singing Bird (wife of warrior chief Black Hawk) - Kim Sigafus Presentation, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence

Wednesday, September 9, 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.

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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Retirement University Part 1 - Social Security and Medicare

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Family

In Retirement University, Part 1, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins will help you to understand your options for Social Security and Medicare.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

In Retirement University, Part 1, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins will help you to understand your options for Social Security and Medicare.

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Retirement University Part 2 - Tax Planning in Retirement

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Family

In Retirement University, Part 2, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins, will help to understand the reality of taxes which need to be considered when considering moving from employment to retirement

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

In Retirement University, Part 2, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins, will help to understand the reality of taxes which need to be considered when considering moving from employment to retirement

This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Retirement University Part 3 - Financial Estate Planning and Recap

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult, Family

In this, Part 3 of Retirement University, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins will speak about what to keep in mind when planning a personal estate.

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

In this, Part 3 of Retirement University, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins will speak about what to keep in mind when planning a personal estate.