This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 26 - 31 2026 Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/26–1/31 Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone All locations Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Jan 26 - 31 2026 Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge All Day 1/26–1/31 All locations Library Branch: All locations Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Tired of winter? Escape to Book Island with our tropical-themed winter reading challenge! Imagine yourself reading on a beach and escape winter!
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 Teen, Adult, Family Downtown Library Waitlist 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 2 - 7 2026 Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge All Day 2/2–2/7 Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone All locations Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 2 - 7 2026 Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge All Day 2/2–2/7 All locations Library Branch: All locations Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Tired of winter? Escape to Book Island with our tropical-themed winter reading challenge! Imagine yourself reading on a beach and escape winter!
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Alpha Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Alpha Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club Event Details: This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck! This 1939 classic will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 2 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Tuneful Tuesday Series: QC Chordbusters 12:00pm–1:00pm Adult, Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 3 2026 Tue Tuneful Tuesday Series: QC Chordbusters 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Performance Event Details: Join us for a FREE musical concert with the QC Chordbusters. This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 4 2026 Wed An Afternoon with President Lincoln 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Family, Everyone Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 4 2026 Wed An Afternoon with President Lincoln 2:00pm–3:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: America 250, Presentation, Performance Event Details: Meet 16th President of the United States and Illinois's favorite son, Abraham Lincoln! Mr. Lincoln will speak about his life and the impact he made on our country.
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Book Signing with Local Author Rita R. Melissano, Ph.D. 4:00pm–6:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 4 2026 Wed Book Signing with Local Author Rita R. Melissano, Ph.D. 4:00pm–6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join us as we celebrate local author, Rita R.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 9 - 14 2026 Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge All Day 2/9–2/14 Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone All locations Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 9 - 14 2026 Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge All Day 2/9–2/14 All locations Library Branch: All locations Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Tired of winter? Escape to Book Island with our tropical-themed winter reading challenge! Imagine yourself reading on a beach and escape winter!
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Monster Movie Monday 5:30pm–7:30pm Teen, Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Monster Movie Monday 5:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Join us for Monster Movie Monday, where we're showing one of 2025's most thrilling vampire films. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie!Note that this film is Rated R for violence and gore.
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Healthy Cents Series 1:00pm–2:30pm Adult Downtown Library Cancelled Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Cancelled Healthy Cents Series 1:00pm–2:30pm Downtown Library Closed Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Healthy Cents Series:
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 10 2026 Tue n/a - see internal note 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Everyone Downtown Library Cancelled This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 10 2026 Tue Cancelled n/a - see internal note 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: America 250, Presentation
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 School Age, Teen, Adult Watts-Midtown Branch Upcoming 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 "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: America 250, Presentation Event Details: This year's lecture series explores the events surrounding American Independence, from the colonial era to the writing of the Constitution.
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am–12:00pm Adult Southwest Branch This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am–12:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: 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.
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 School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Downtown Library Full 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 16 - 21 2026 Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge All Day 2/16–2/21 Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone All locations Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 16 - 21 2026 Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge All Day 2/16–2/21 All locations Library Branch: All locations Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Tired of winter? Escape to Book Island with our tropical-themed winter reading challenge! Imagine yourself reading on a beach and escape winter!
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult Downtown Library 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 "Adult" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 17 2026 Tue Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 Horse by Geraldine Brooks! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE. 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.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 18 2026 Wed "Deacons for Defense" - Remembering Black History 1:30pm–3:30pm Teen, Adult, Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 18 2026 Wed "Deacons for Defense" - Remembering Black History 1:30pm–3:30pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Remembering Black history.....
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Silent Book Club® 5:30pm–6:30pm Teen, Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Silent Book Club® 5:30pm–6:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!
This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Downtown Movie Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 19 2026 Thu Downtown Movie Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: 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!