This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Sew Much Fun Encore - Sewing 101 Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Due to the overwhelming popularity of Sew Much Fun, the library is providing an encore of its Sewing 101 Class. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Sew Much Fun Encore - Sewing 101 10:30am–12:30pm Downtown Library Waitlist Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Due to the overwhelming popularity of Sew Much Fun, the library is providing an encore of its Sewing 101 Class.
This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Light Up Bookend Craft Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult February is Library Lovers Month, so join us for this creative bookend craft! Design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Light Up Bookend Craft 6:00pm–7:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: February is Library Lovers Month, so join us for this creative bookend craft! Design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up.
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 Sew Much Fun Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Expand your sewing knowledge by using a sewing machine to make a simple tote bag. Attendees will learn how to read a pattern, cut fabric, sew straight seams, press fabric, pin, and finish a versatile, reversible, tote. Full View Details Registration Required 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 Feb 14 2026 Sat Sew Much Fun 10:30am–12:30pm Downtown Library Full Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Expand your sewing knowledge by using a sewing machine to make a simple tote bag. Attendees will learn how to read a pattern, cut fabric, sew straight seams, press fabric, pin, and finish a versatile, reversible, tote.
This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle Monday, February 16, 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 Feb 16 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Paint Class: Create! Quad Cities Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult Mental Health Program ARPA: This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island. Did you know that engaging in a creative outlet, like painting, can "boost serotonin levels and increase blood flow to the part of the brain associated with pleasure?"( Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paint Class: Create! Quad Cities 11:00am–1:00pm Downtown Library Waitlist Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Registration Required Event Details: Mental Health Program ARPA This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island. Did you know that engaging in a creative outlet, like painting, can "boost serotonin levels and increase blood flow to the part of the brain associated with pleasure?"(
This event is in the "Adult" group Art Class w/ Gloria Burlingame Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: Adult More details to come! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 28 2026 Sat Art Class w/ Gloria Burlingame 11:30am–1:30pm Downtown Library Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: More details to come!
This event is in the "Adult" group Paper Quilling at Watts-Midtown Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: Adult Paper quilling is the art of twisting and curling strips of paper, and has been practiced since the early 15th century. Join us for this beginner-friendly class taught by a local expert! No prior experience required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 7 2026 Sat Paper Quilling at Watts-Midtown 10:30am–12:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Paper quilling is the art of twisting and curling strips of paper, and has been practiced since the early 15th century. Join us for this beginner-friendly class taught by a local expert! No prior experience required.
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 Sew Much Fun Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Learn how to make your very own bowl cozy at this event! Bowl cozies can be used to keep your hands safe when removing food from a microwave, or to keep your hands warm when eating a pint of ice cream. Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Mar 14 2026 Sat Sew Much Fun 10:30am–12:30pm Downtown Library Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make your very own bowl cozy at this event! Bowl cozies can be used to keep your hands safe when removing food from a microwave, or to keep your hands warm when eating a pint of ice cream.
This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle Monday, March 16, 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 Mar 16 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 "Teen" group Teen Sewing Event: DIY Bag Part 1 Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: Teen Learn a new skill during Intercession: instructor Shay Tate will teach you how to sew your own bag! We've got the fabric and sewing machines; all you need to bring is patience and creativity. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Mar 20 2026 Fri Teen Sewing Event: DIY Bag Part 1 12:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Library Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Learn a new skill during Intercession: instructor Shay Tate will teach you how to sew your own bag! We've got the fabric and sewing machines; all you need to bring is patience and creativity.
This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Sewing Event: DIY Bag Part 2 Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: Teen Learn a new skill during Intercession: instructor Shay Tate will teach you how to sew your own bag! We've got the fabric and sewing machines; all you need to bring is patience and creativity. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Mar 27 2026 Fri Teen Sewing Event: DIY Bag Part 2 12:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: DIY Event Details: Learn a new skill during Intercession: instructor Shay Tate will teach you how to sew your own bag! We've got the fabric and sewing machines; all you need to bring is patience and creativity.
This event is in the "Adult" group Spring Cardmaking Class Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: Adult Join us on Thursday, April 2nd, as local artist April Greetings leads a spring-themed cardmaking class! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided. Attendees will leave with several spring-themed greeting cards. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 2 2026 Thu Spring Cardmaking Class 10:30am–12:30pm Southwest Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Join us on Thursday, April 2nd, as local artist April Greetings leads a spring-themed cardmaking class! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided. Attendees will leave with several spring-themed greeting cards.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group DIY Craft: Hummingbird Diamond Art Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult Looking to add to your spring decor? Join us on Wednesday, April 8th, to make a diamond art hummingbird! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 8 2026 Wed DIY Craft: Hummingbird Diamond Art 5:30pm–6:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Looking to add to your spring decor? Join us on Wednesday, April 8th, to make a diamond art hummingbird! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
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 Sew Much Fun Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library Program Type: DIY Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Learn the basics of "quilting" by creating quilted coasters. Participants will choose fabrics, measure, cut, iron, pin, and use a sewing machine in this basic tutorial. The outcome? Upcoming View Details Registration Required 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 Apr 11 2026 Sat Sew Much Fun 10:30am–12:30pm Downtown Library Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of "quilting" by creating quilted coasters. Participants will choose fabrics, measure, cut, iron, pin, and use a sewing machine in this basic tutorial. The outcome?
This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle Monday, April 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! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Apr 20 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 Paper Embroidery at Watts-Midtown Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: Adult Paper embroidery is just what it sounds like! We'll create designs and patterns by stitching thread through paper. Learn the basics of embroidery in this easy to pick up, easy to display format. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group May 2 2026 Sat Paper Embroidery at Watts-Midtown 10:30am–12:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Paper embroidery is just what it sounds like! We'll create designs and patterns by stitching thread through paper. Learn the basics of embroidery in this easy to pick up, easy to display format.
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 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group DIY: Forever Succulent Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult Love plants but not the upkeep? Try a forever succulent! These beauties are made with glass beads and no watering or repotting is required. In this DIY session you will make one mini succulent plant. All supplies will be provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 9 2026 Tue DIY: Forever Succulent 6:00pm–7:00pm Southwest Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Love plants but not the upkeep? Try a forever succulent! These beauties are made with glass beads and no watering or repotting is required. In this DIY session you will make one mini succulent plant. All supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle Monday, June 15, 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 Jun 15 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 "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group DIY Craft: Butterfly Diamond Art Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch Program Type: DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult Looking to add to your summer decor? Join us on Monday, June 29th, to make a diamond art butterfly! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jun 29 2026 Mon DIY Craft: Butterfly Diamond Art 5:30pm–6:30pm Southwest Branch Upcoming Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Looking to add to your summer decor? Join us on Monday, June 29th, to make a diamond art butterfly! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 13 2026 Mon DIY: Plantable Seed Paper 3:30pm–5:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Event Details: More details to come!
This event is in the "Adult" group 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! View Details This event is in the "Adult" group Jul 20 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 Adult Knitting Circle Monday, August 17, 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 Aug 17 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!