Upcoming Events

This summer, we're bringing fun to storytime and events throughout the region! Enjoy a PBS KIDS show, hear a fun story, and create a special take-home craft.

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. How have games been depicted in the world of art? Level up your art ability with fun hands-on projects inspired by different works of art. 

Throughout life we have tasks we have to perform (ie. lifting laundry, carrying groceries). As we age, we see a natural decline in strength which therefore makes these once simple tasks become harder.

Longview Park is the place to be on Tuesday afternoons this summer!

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be there to share children's stories and an activity. Come join us!

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

Six weeks of fun math activities and games for ages 8 to 12 with Ms. Elizabeth Russell. Recommended for children in 2nd to 6th grades. Level Up your math game with fun ways to use it! Registration required.

Each Tuesday we will have an Afternoon Activity at Watts-Midtown!

This week we will be playing Wii Sports!!

Event Details

The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street.

Join us as we discuss Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara!

 Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. 

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

The History of Steamboats in America, narrated by Loretta Young

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Mr. James will be visiting Adventure Camp every Thursday this summer with books and activities! 

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! This month's selection is a 2025 Oscar nominated historical fiction film.

Join us for the third and final session of our summer Nutrition & Wellness Series, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office! 

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you!

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will:

Please join us on the third Saturday of each month from 11-1 at the Rock Island Library for "Living With Loss"- A gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questi