Upcoming Events

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids(K-6). 

This week we will be making Jack-O-Lantern Stencils!!!

Join us for the thrilling and/or chilling return of our escape room game! The sand in the hour glass shows you have thirty minutes: can you escape?

Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. 

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Discussion of The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.

The Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College are pleased to present the 27th annual Frieze Lectures

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Join us for our Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll be discussing the book Bad Dreams in the Night, so if you've read it (or if you want to read it), stop by for snacks and a chat about graphic novels. (Ages 12-18)

Quarterly book sales, fourth Friday and Saturday, from the Library Foundation's PALS (People Advocating for Library Services). Bag up great deals on books and other items on the last sale of this year.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy our Halloween storytime.  Storytime will be followed by Halloween  activites and crafts. Don't forget to wear your costume! 

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Quarterly book sales, fourth Friday and Saturday, from the Library Foundation's PALS (People Advocating for Library Services). Bag up great deals on books and other items. It's the last sale for this year, so don't miss it! October.

Join us for an afternoon of crafting stories with Ryan Collins from the Midwest Writing Center.

Looking to add the final touch to your Halloween decorations? Be sure to join us on Monday, October 28th, to make a spooky upcycled paper wreath! All supplies will be provided. Please note registration is required.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6). 

Become an amateur ghost sleuth with QC Haunts & History and S&S Paranormal Investigations as they conduct a paranormal investigation at our Downtown Library!

Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. 

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.