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Christmas Cardmaking to share

All Day 11/27 - 12/15
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Spread Christmas joy by making Christmas cards for our homebound patrons. Drop in to the Downtown Children's department to create a Christmas card to share.   ...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Winter Toddler Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.   Drop in to spend time with new friends young and old.&nbs...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Winter Craft Drop-In

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Looking to add to your winter decor? Join us on Thursday, December 7th, between 1pm - 4pm to make a winter craft during our last crafting event of the year! All supplies will be provided. ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Family Holiday Activities

10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Drop in for family holiday activities including holiday trivia, cardmaking for St. Anthony's Nursing Home, and making various ornaments, including Apple Cinnamon ornaments. Fun for all ages!    ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
Rock Island, Illinois, is a community blessed with great historic architecture. The focus of this video is the emphasis of why it is important to preserve historic homes, buildings, and neighborhoods in Rock Island. This time sensitive video produced...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:
Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Tuesday evenings from 4-6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center. No appointment or...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Winter Toddler Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.   Drop in to spend time with new friends young and old.&nbs...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

120th Birthday Party of the Downtown Building

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Our beloved Downtown Library building opened December 15, 1903, making today its 120th birthday. Join us for cookies, coffee, and memories in celebration!  Fun fact: Our first permanent library building is 31 years younger than the formation ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

3-D Printing Pens

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown: Ground Floor Entrance Lobby
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Interested in 3-D printing? Our 3-D print pens are a great place to start learning, and they're available for checkout! Stop by this event and start a project of your own and try out our different pens. (This event is part of our Project Next Gene...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:
Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Tuesday evenings from 4-6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center. No appointment or...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

RIPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:
The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. Time for public comment is provided at the beginning of each meeting.  Agendas and minutes are...

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Winter Toddler Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.   Drop in to spend time with new friends young and old.&nbs...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Winter Toddler Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.   Drop in to spend time with new friends young and old.&nbs...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Tuneful Tuesday - Tony Hoeppner Band

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Join us for a FREE and fun lunchtime concert with the sensational Tony Hoeppner Band! This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided. ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Civil War History with the Rock Island Arsenal

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This year, the lecture series will explore the U.S. Civil War at both a national and local level. This lectu...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Winter Toddler Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.   Drop in to spend time with new friends young and old.&nbs...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Downtown Movie Club

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our new Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is Barbie (2023). This smash hit from the summer of 2023 was the talk of the town and w...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

CANCELLED - Adult Knitting Circle

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
*This meeting has been cancelled due to the library's closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our first meeting of 2024 will be Monday, February 19th.* ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
This 70 minute video published by Kaw Valley Films will be presented in three parts, each 20+ minutes in length. Part 1 introduces the history of the Mississippi River with the subtitle, The Prize and Pawn of Empires. Beginning with the original nat...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Winter Toddler Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.   Drop in to spend time with new friends young and old.&nbs...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Hug a Book Dance Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for our Hug A Book Dance Party.  We will spin the tunes and you bring the dance moves.  Each child will receive a bag and a book along with some fun props.     For ages 0 - 5 years ...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Winter Toddler Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.   Drop in to spend time with new friends young and old.&nbs...

Quarterly Book Sales

10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:
In 2024, the Library and PALS (People Advocating for Library Services) will offer book sales each quarter. Great news - each will be two days long! Join us on the fourth Friday and Saturday of January, April, July, and October to bag up deals on book...