Big News! Downtown Restroom Renovation

1st floor restrooms (on the main floor) of our Downtown Library will be unavailable for a few months due to major renovations.

Ground Floor restrooms (off the accessible entrance and Children's Room) and 2nd floor public restrooms will be available during all library hours. 

Microfilm services are available on the table across from the Reference Desk. 

Upcoming Events

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Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am–11:00am
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Library Mini Golf

2:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Downtown Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Downtown Library and play 12 holes of mini golf! Compete against family and friends, and keep track of your score as you complete our course for fun and bragging rights.

 

Library Mini Golf

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Downtown Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Downtown Library and play 12 holes of mini golf! Compete against family and friends, and keep track of your score as you complete our course for fun and bragging rights.

 

Board Game Day

10:30am–1:30pm
Teen, Adult, Family
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Board game fans: come to the Downtown Library for an afternoon of fun! Learn to play new games, or rediscover an old favorite. (Note that some games will be available for checkout during this event.)

Level Up Summer Reading Challenge

All Day
Everyone
All locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: All locations
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Reading fun is for EVERYONE! Join our all-ages Level Up Reading Challenge and win cool prizes just by leveling up your reading minutes and library fun. 

Library2Go Summer 2025

All Day 7/14–7/18
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

We've added more stops for you this summer! For a complete list click on the link to the Library2Go schedule.

We look forward to seeing you on board!

 

Pre-Opening Meeting for RIPL's Upcoming Lawn Care RFP

10:30am–11:15am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

This the mandatory pre-opening meeting to the Rock Island Public Library's upcoming RFP for Lawn Care Service. All potential bidders are required to attend and register their attendance on-site.

Pre-Opening Meeting for RIPL's Upcoming Snow Removal RFP

11:15am–12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

This the mandatory pre-opening meeting to the Rock Island Public Library's upcoming RFP for Snow Removal Service. All potential bidders are required to attend and register their attendance on-site.

Outreach - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

RIPL Pre-Opening Meeting for Cleaning Service RFP

2:00pm–3:00pm
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

This the mandatory pre-opening meeting to the Rock Island Public Library's upcoming RFP for Cleaning Service at their Southwest Branch. All potential bidders are required to attend and register their attendance on-site.

Summer Cardmaking Class

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
Southwest Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on July 14th, as local artist April Greetings leads a summer-themed cardmaking class! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided. Attendees will leave with several summer-themed greeting cards. 

WQPT Summer of Adventure

10:30am–11:00am
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

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.

YMCA Day Camp Activity

12:00pm–1:00pm
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event

Art Series

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age
Downtown Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

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. 

Smart Aging w/ Rock Valley Physical Therapy

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

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.

Library2Go at Longview Park

2:30pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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!

Outreach ~ Longview Park

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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

Outreach ~ Longview Park

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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

Math Club

3:15pm–4:00pm
School Age
Downtown Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Wii Sports-Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

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

This week we will be playing Wii Sports!!

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

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.

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

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.

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.

Rock Island High School Presentation/Book Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room

Midtown Readers Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

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

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.