Upcoming Events

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. 

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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. 

Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 1: Steam to Gasoline, the very beginning

   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.

All ages summer kickoff at Quad City Botanical Center. Free, open to all! 

The Delaney Dilemma: Breaking Brick Walls with DNA 

Have you submitted your DNA and now wonder how to use it to help in your genealogical research? 

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

Join the Rock Island Public Library Foundation and other supporters for a summer evening of heavy hors d'oeuvres prepared by local chefs accompanied by complimentary beer and cash bar at the Hauberg Estate Carriage House. 

The Heider Tractor

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.

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. 

Make your own KPop Demon Hunters-inspired tote bag, and learn to use our Cricut Heat Press. We'll provide the vinyl design, the bag, and the Cricut Heat Press: all you have to do is show up ready to create!

Summer may be winding down, but that means that a new season of anime is on the horizon! Test your knowledge of popular anime and manga series with five rounds of five questions. 

Oliver tractors

This movie was a historical event for the City of Rock Island, and is an extra-special feature for our city's entertainment history.

Massey Ferguson

Please Meet Singing Bird (wife of warrior chief Black Hawk) - Kim Sigafus Presentation, Illinois Humanities Road Scholar

International Harvestor -- Farmall is Rock Island

In Retirement University, Part 1, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins will help you to understand your options for Social Security and Medicare.

In Retirement University, Part 2, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins, will help to understand the reality of taxes which need to be considered when considering moving from employment to retirement

In this, Part 3 of Retirement University, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins will speak about what to keep in mind when planning a personal estate.

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