Upcoming Events

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!  ...

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...

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...

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!  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!  ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

Young art fans: join us for a presentation by Kelsey from the FIGGE! ...

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!  ...

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...

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 ...

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!  ...

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...