Rock Island Libraries Closed Thursday, April 23

All physical library locations closed for Staff Development Thursday, April 23. Book returns and online services will be available. 

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

Smiling spokesperson Mychal Threets, National Library Week April 19-25, Find Your Joy!

National Library Week - Find Your Library Joy!

All Day 4/24 - 4/25
All locations
Library Branch: All locations
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

National Library Week is a GREAT time to visit your library and explore all we have to offer. While you're here, fill out a "joy note" and let us know what delights you about using your library! 

 

April Book Sale Fourth Friday and Saturdy, 24 and 25, Downtown Library

Quarterly Book Sale

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Quarterly book sale. Bag up great deals on books and other items. Unless otherwise marked, sales are by donation. Fill some boxes or bags and make us an offer! 

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Afterschool 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:

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

This week we will have a writing workshop led by one of our afterschoolers!

Afterschool Activity @ Southwest

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

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

This week we will have a writing workshop!

Free Comic Book Day

11:00am–1:00pm
Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

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!

Star Wars Trivia Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

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. 

Afterschool 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:

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

This week we will be learning about 3D printing with 3D pens!

Kids Graphic Novel Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

A new book club for kids! The first Tuesday of every month we will be discussing a fun graphic novel! 

Read the book beforehand and talk about your favorite parts with others! 

Afterschool Activity @ Southwest

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

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

This week we will be learning about 3D printing with 3D pens!

Afterschool 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:

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

This week we will be learning about journaling as a mental health tool!

Afterschool Activity @ Southwest

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

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

This week we will be learning about journaling as a mental health tool!

Afterschool 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:

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

This week we will be making homemade fidget spinners from resin! 

Genesius Guild Presents

6:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

   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.

Afterschool Activity @ Southwest

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

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

This week we will be making homemade fidget spinners from resin!

Afterschool 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:

Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!

 

Summer Art Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, School Age
Downtown Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art Series

Four weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Dig into the artistic side of plants with this Plant-A-Seed Read art series. Registering for the first class will sign you up for all four.

Outreach ~ Longview Park

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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

Summer Math Club

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

Math Series

Four weeks of fun math activities and games for ages 8 to 12 with Ms. Elizabeth Russell. Recommended for children in 2 to 6th grades. Keep those skills sharp over the summer! Registration required.

Math is in everything, including the plant world! Dig into fun math games with a look at the real-world use of math concepts. Plant-A-Seed, READ this summer at Rock Island Library. 

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:

A youth services librarian will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

KPop Demon Hunters Cat Craft

5:30pm–7:00pm
School Age, Teen, Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

Summer Art Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, School Age
Downtown Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art Series

Four weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast!

Dig into the artistic side of plants with this Plant-A-Seed Read art series. Registering for the first class will sign you up for all four.

Outreach ~ Longview Park

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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

Summer Math Club

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

Math Series

Four weeks of fun math activities and games for ages 8 to 12 with Ms. Elizabeth Russell. Recommended for children in 2 to 6th grades. Keep those skills sharp over the summer! Registration required.

Math is in everything, including the plant world! Dig into fun math games with a look at the real-world use of math concepts. Plant-A-Seed, READ this summer at Rock Island Library. 

Dissection Event

3:45pm–4:45pm
School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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:

A youth services librarian will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Garfield's 50th Birthday Bash

10:00am–11:30am
School Age, Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: School Age, Teen
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

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!