Watts-Midtown Driveway Work

Work begins soon on repairing the driveway leading into our Watts-Midtown Branch and the RI YMCA. When weather allows work to start, please note that there will be only one lane in and out of the parking lot. Please alternate when entering or leaving the lot, and note that there is no left hand turn onto the drive off 30th Street. 

Remember that you can return items to any Rock Island Library, even if it was checked out at the branch. Thank you for your patience as the YMCA repairs this driveway. 

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Program information for "Pressed Flower Lantern"

DIY Craft: Pressed Flower Lantern

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

April Showers Bring May Flowers! Are you looking to add to your spring decor? Join us on Monday, April 29th, to make a Pressed Flower Lantern! All supplies will be provided. Reg

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
April Showers Bring May Flowers! Are you looking to add to your spring decor? Join us on Monday, April 29th, to make a Pressed Flower Lantern! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.  ...
color your own canvas bag

May Southwest Craft - Color Your Own Canvas Bag Craft - In Library

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Get ready for summer reading by decorating a bag for all of the materials which will be checked out from the library this summer!  

Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Get ready for summer reading by decorating a bag for all of the materials which will be checked out from the library this summer!   ...
Program information for "Adult Knitting Circle"

Adult Knitting Circle

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow ...

Art Series

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Image of hands straining paper pulp in a rectangular form.

DIY: Papermaking Class

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Learn the fun and sustainable art of papermaking! This drop-in class is set up for attendees to come in at any time. Projects take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete. Be prepare

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:
Learn the fun and sustainable art of papermaking! This drop-in class is set up for attendees to come in at any time. Projects take between 15 and 30 minutes to complete. Be prepared to take home wet paper forms. All supplies will be provided and assi...

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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.

A grey stone statue of Godzilla stands in front of a tree with green leaves.

Godzilla Paint Along

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Whether you love painting, Godzilla, or both, join us for this event where you can paint your own monster masterpiece to take home. (Boba/bubble tea and other light refreshments wi

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Whether you love painting, Godzilla, or both, join us for this event where you can paint your own monster masterpiece to take home. (Boba/bubble tea and other light refreshments will be provided.) ...

Adult Art Class: Life is a Beach

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Famous artist Georgia O'Keeffe is primarily known for her floral paintings. Did you know that she also collected and painted pictures of seashells? Art instructor Gloria Burlingame

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:
Famous artist Georgia O'Keeffe is primarily known for her floral paintings. Did you know that she also collected and painted pictures of seashells? Art instructor Gloria Burlingame will introduce you to O'Keeffe's work and instruct you in a painterly...

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.

Puzzle pieces of different colors, from left to right: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, on a white background.

Upcycled Puzzle Crafts

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of upcycled puzzle crafts! Make earrings, bracelets, collages, and more. Stop by and get creative, and make wearable (or frameable) art for you or for a un

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of upcycled puzzle crafts! Make earrings, bracelets, collages, and more. Stop by and get creative, and make wearable (or frameable) art for you or for a unique gift. (Note that this event will take place in the Teen Space.) ...

Art Series

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Decorate your own treat box

June Southwest Craft - Decorate a Treat Box Craft - In Library

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Are you looking for a place to store your treats?  Register to decorate your own treat box.   

Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Are you looking for a place to store your treats?  Register to decorate your own treat box.    ...
An image of an LED light frame with a drawing of a green T-Rex in the center. There is blue in the background and yellow towards the bottom of the frame, where the light is brightest.

Framed LED Light Art

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of creating LED light art! By drawing on the surface at the center of the frame, you can create incredible art that's enhanced by light. Each person attend

Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of creating LED light art! By drawing on the surface at the center of the frame, you can create incredible art that's enhanced by light. Each person attending will get a frame to take home, and we'll also provide materials li...
Program information for "Adult Knitting Circle"

Adult Knitting Circle

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow ...

Art Series

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Children's Story Area at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Colorful image reading "Sip & Paint All Ages Painting event w/ soda bar

Sip & Paint

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
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 ther

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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. A (NA) drink creation station ...

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.

DIY Craft: Rainbow Tassel Earrings & Keychains

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us on Monday, June 24th, to make Rainbow Tassel Earrings & Keychains in celebration of Pride Month! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join us on Monday, June 24th, to make Rainbow Tassel Earrings & Keychains in celebration of Pride Month! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. ...

Art Series

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

The FIgge logo, all capital letters in a light green.

Art with the FIGGE

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Are you a teen and a fan of art? Join us for a presentation by Kelsey from the FIGGE! Project will relate to the Figge's latest exhibit. This event is part of our Project N

Open
Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Are you a teen and a fan of art? Join us for a presentation by Kelsey from the FIGGE! Project will relate to the Figge's latest exhibit. This event is part of our Project Next Generation series. ...

Art Series

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

A white mug with sharpie markers of different colors inside has been decorated with sharpie dots: together, the colorful dots form the outline of a dog.

Sharpie Mugs

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Stop by the Watts-Midtown Branch and make your own sharpie mug! We'll provide the sharpies and mugs, and you provide the creativity: draw whatever you want on your mug, then take i

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Stop by the Watts-Midtown Branch and make your own sharpie mug! We'll provide the sharpies and mugs, and you provide the creativity: draw whatever you want on your mug, then take it home and bake it to make the ink permanent. (We'll provide instructi...

Art Series

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Teen
Art Series:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9

Art Series

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Fairy Jar

July Southwest Craft - Fairy Light Jar - In Library

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Bring some whimsical light into your life by creating a fairy light jar.      

Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Bring some whimsical light into your life by creating a fairy light jar.       ...
Program information for "Adult Knitting Circle"

Adult Knitting Circle

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult, Everyone
Event Details:

Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fellow ...
melon string art

Summer String Art Class

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join in on some crafty fun in this guided String Art class with High Strung by 3M! Attendees can expect to complete the project in the image above with guidance and supplies. We

Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Join in on some crafty fun in this guided String Art class with High Strung by 3M! Attendees can expect to complete the project in the image above with guidance and supplies. We do ask that you BYOH (Bring Your Own Hammer) for this project. If you...

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.

Polymer Clay Workshop

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch
Program Type:
DIY
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us on Wednesday, July 31st, for a polymer clay workshop! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided. Attendees will leave with a beautiful clay pendant! Reg

Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:
Join us on Wednesday, July 31st, for a polymer clay workshop! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided. Attendees will leave with a beautiful clay pendant! Registration is required. Please note this program is limited to an adult...