Upcoming Events

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?

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For 200 years, since the first Draisienne running machine, the bicycle has offered us free climate-friendly travel, in the early days saving us from being over-run in dung, up to today, reducing air pollution. 

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

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 Brad Pitt's latest racing film. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

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

Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

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To kick off National Library Week, we're opening the book on what it takes to run a public library! Join us on four Mondays for the first-ever RIPL Library Citizen's Academy, and become a library expert.

This afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

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. Taught by Ranjani Gopikrishna of SB Quilling.

Join us in celebrating Free Comic Book Day at the Watts-Midtown Branch! Grab a free comic while supplies last, enter our art contest, and enjoy other fun (and free) activities. Also, we'll have snacks!

This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon! This suspenseful mystery will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.

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Join us for a free, basic digital literacy course! Presented by American Job Center, this class will cover the following: 

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! 

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This year's lecture series explores the events surrounding American Independence, from the colonial era to the writing of the Constitution.

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.

Prepare to navigate the world of Medicare with confidence!

Join us on Friday, May 15th, for a daytime walking tour in the Broadway Historic District in Downtown Rock Island!