Upcoming Events

In honor of her 250th birthday this month, join us on Saturday, December 6th, for a visit with Jane Austen herself! 

Join us on Monday, December 8th, to make a letter tile ornament! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.  

It's the final Monster Movie Monday of 2025, and we're showing a classic tale of sci-fi horror. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie! 

Note that this film is Rated R for violence and gore.

The library offers several options for hunting for your ancestors and to learn more about your family's history.

THIS MONTH'S MEETING HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO THE WATTS-MIDTOWN LIBRARY DUE TO A PAINTING PROJECT AT THE SOUTHWEST LIBRARY. 

Get into the holiday spirit at the library as local artist April Greetings leads a holiday-themed cardmaking crafternoon! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided.

Get into the holiday spirit at the library as local artist April Greetings leads a holiday-themed cardmaking crafternoon! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided.

Please note this group will start meeting on the third Wednesday of each month (rather than the third Thursday) beginning in September! 

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!

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

Inspired by a current Figge art exhibit, this class focuses on the works of  Post Impressionist  Suzanne Valadon, a cat lover who used images of her cat, Raminous, in many of her paintings.

It's winter break, so why not join us for a fantastic feline craft: make a wall hanging inspired by Derpy from "KPop Demon Hunters." We'll provide the cardboard head, so come ready to paint!

Monster Movie Monday is back, and we're showing one of 2024's most thrilling vampire films. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie!

Note that this film is Rated R for violence and gore.

Get out of the cold and join us for a FREE concert with the Grace Notes Flute Quartet. This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

A Library of Things tutorial! Demonstration of our Cricut Heat Press, which can be checked out with an Illinois library card. Bring a t-shirt or other small fabric item to personalize, and we'll show you how it's done! 

More details and registration opportunity to come!

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!

In May 2023 the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory about the effects of social media on youth mental health.

Join us for a unique evening of learning about animal biology with science educator Andrea Martinez!

Join us as we discuss Glassmaker by Tracey Chevalier! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE.

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