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Children's Weekly Craft/Activity

06/05/2023 @ 10:00am - 06/10/2023 @ 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Visit the Children's Department at the Downtown Library anytime during the week to enjoy a craft or activity. No registration required, just stop in!  ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Getting Started with Ancestry.com Workshop

11:00am - 12:15pm
Downtown Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:
Would you like to get acquainted with the Library Edition of the genealogy website Ancestry.com? Perhaps you would like to start your journey toward discovering your ancestors. Maybe you were just toying with the idea but not certain how to go forwar...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Parenting Class

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Downtown Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Every parent can use a little extra support now and then. Join EveryChild staff for a monthly parenting topic, for answers to your parenting questions.  This month's discussion is on Peaceful Parenting.  Light refreshments provided. Plea...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Children's Weekly Craft/Activity

06/12/2023 @ 10:00am - 06/17/2023 @ 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Visit the Children's Department at the Downtown Library anytime during the week to enjoy a craft or activity. No registration required, just stop in!  ...
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Interactive Movie

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Movie, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:
Take your movie experience to a new level by interacting and playing along wth the movie.  Each child will receive a bag of props and song lyrics to be part of the movie. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH CHILD ATTENDING Regis...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Voices in Art- Art series

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Presentation
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Math Series

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
Summer math series with Ms. Elizabeth for 2nd-6th graders.  This series introduces students to fun math concepts like; measuring, skip counting, geometric shapes.  Games, snack and stories are part of each week.  Great program for stud...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Basic Quilting 101

10:30am - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:
A two-part extended class for adult beginners offered at no charge to you. If you've ever wondered if you could make a quilt, here's your chance to explore the hobby. Registrants must attend both classes. You will need to complete some homework betwe...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Broadway Historic District Walking Tour

10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Tour
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us on Saturday, June 17th, for a walking tour of the Broadway Historic District in Downtown Rock Island! This guided walk, led by members of the Broadway Historic District Association, will feature several historic homes along both 20th and 22nd...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Children's Weekly Craft/Activity

06/19/2023 @ 10:00am - 06/24/2023 @ 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Visit the Children's Department at the Downtown Library anytime during the week to enjoy a craft or activity. No registration required, just stop in!  ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Knitting Circle

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this new club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fel...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Voices in Art- Art series

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Presentation
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Math Series

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
Summer math series with Ms. Elizabeth for 2nd-6th graders.  This series introduces students to fun math concepts like; measuring, skip counting, geometric shapes.  Games, snack and stories are part of each week.  Great program for stud...
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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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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Getting Started with HeritageQuest Workshop

11:00am - 12:15pm
Downtown Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Would you like to get acquainted with the genealogy website HeritageQuest? Perhaps you would like to start your journey toward discovering your ancestors. Maybe you were just toying with the idea but not certain how to go forward with it or if you ev...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Local Author: Memories of the Great Depression

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
Local author John O'Shea shares real stories of life during the Great Depression as collected in his two recent books, Memories of the Great Depression: A Time Forgotten and Memories of the Great Depression: A Time Remembered.  ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

4th Friday Book Sale

10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Sale
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Art with the FIGGE

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Young art fans: join us for a presentation by Kelsey from the FIGGE! ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Children's Weekly Craft/Activity

06/26/2023 @ 10:00am - 07/01/2023 @ 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Visit the Children's Department at the Downtown Library anytime during the week to enjoy a craft or activity. No registration required, just stop in!  ...
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Voices in Art- Art series

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Presentation
This event is in the "School Age" group.

Math Series

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
Summer math series with Ms. Elizabeth for 2nd-6th graders.  This series introduces students to fun math concepts like; measuring, skip counting, geometric shapes.  Games, snack and stories are part of each week.  Great program for stud...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Polymer Clay Workshop

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Join us on Thursday, June 29th, for a polymer clay workshop! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided. Attendees will leave with a beautiful clay pendant! Registration is required.  Please note this program is limited to an ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Children's Weekly Craft/Activity

07/03/2023 @ 10:00am - 07/08/2023 @ 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:
Visit the Children's Department at the Downtown Library anytime during the week to enjoy a craft or activity. No registration required, just stop in!  ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Getting Started with FamilySearch

11:00am - 12:15pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Would you like to get acquainted with the genealogy website FamilySearch? Perhaps you would like to start your journey toward discovering your ancestors. Maybe you were just toying with the idea but not certain how to go forward with it or if you eve...