Upcoming Events

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.

Celebrate National Library week with this creative bookend craft! Design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up.

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.

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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!

Celebrate May the 4th with Star Wars Trivia! Get ready for the release of the latest film from the Star Wars Universe with five rounds of five questions. 

Prizes include bragging rights, free Star Wars stickers, and more. 

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.

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! 

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.

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

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island.

   Genesius Guild Presents is is a special performance by the Genesius Theatre Guild of the Quad Cities in preparation for its summer season at Rock Island's Lincoln Park.

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

Join 4-H Teen Federation for a fun, hands-on candle making workshop! Youth participants will create their own custom candles to take home or gift. This youth-led program is perfect for anyone ready to get creative!

Love plants but not the upkeep? Try a forever succulent! These beauties are made with glass beads and no watering or repotting is required. 

In this DIY session you will make one mini succulent plant. All supplies will be provided.

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!

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

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

It's Garfield's 50th Birthday!* Join us for a morning of retro crafts at the Watts-Midtown Branch: you can create your own perler bead or pony bead keychain art, or make a button celebrating the famous feline!

Looking to add to your summer decor? Join us on Monday, June 29th, to make a diamond art butterfly! All supplies will be provided. 

Registration is required.  

Looking to make your own summer decor? Join us for this DIY event, where you'll make a paper lantern using pressed flowers and papier-mâché! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy and/or bring a smock.

To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, come make your own patriotic hanging star ornament! This diamond painting class will be led by Debbie Ford from Parkside Treasure House.

Celebrate ten years of Pokemon Go with us as we enjoy crafts, snacks, and a trading card swap! You can bring cards to trade, or you can see what we have to offer as far as free cards are concerned.