Upcoming Events

The library offers several options for hunting for your ancestors and to learn more about your family's history.

Learn how to play the popular trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! and get some free cards! Get ready to duel!!

Get into the holiday spirit at the library as local artist April Greetings leads a holiday-themed cardmaking crafternoon! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided.

Get into the holiday spirit at the library as local artist April Greetings leads a holiday-themed cardmaking crafternoon! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided.

Help us celebrate 40 years of the book Polar Express.  Put on your conductor hat and jump aboard for crafts, activites and of course cocoa. 

Golden Memories of Christmas Past

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.

Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our Downtown Movie Club!

Inspired by a current Figge art exhibit, this class focuses on the works of  Post Impressionist  Suzanne Valadon, a cat lover who used images of her cat, Raminous, in many of her paintings.

Get out of the cold and join us for a FREE concert with the Grace Notes Flute Quartet. This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.

Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our Downtown Movie Club!

This month's book club title is, "Go Ask Alice," by Anonymous/Beatrice Sparks.

Join us for a fantastic feline craft: make a wall hanging inspired by Derpy from "KPop Demon Hunters." We'll provide the cardboard head, so come ready to paint!

This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck! This 1939 classic will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.

Join us for a FREE musical concert with the QC Chordbusters. This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.

This year's lecture series explores the events surrounding American Independence, from the colonial era to the writing of the Constitution.

Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

Remembering Black history.....