This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 12 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 12 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 13 2026 Tue Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 13 2026 Tue Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 13 2026 Tue Retirement University Part 3 - Financial Estate Planning and Recap 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult, Family Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Oct 13 2026 Tue Retirement University Part 3 - Financial Estate Planning and Recap 6:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Family Program Type: Presentation Event Details: In this, Part 3 of Retirement University, Financial Advisor, Jaime Ragins will speak about what to keep in mind when planning a personal estate.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 14 2026 Wed Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch 11:00am–12:00pm Early Learning Southwest Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 14 2026 Wed Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch 11:00am–12:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Do your toddlers love to get messy? Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art. We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 14 2026 Wed Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 14 2026 Wed Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: America 250, Presentation Event Details: This year's lecture series explores the events surrounding American Independence, from the colonial era to the writing of the Constitution. This month, the lecture will discuss Washington’s presidency and the rocky early start to the nation.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 12:00pm–12:30pm Early Learning Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 15 2026 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 12:00pm–12:30pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 16 2026 Fri Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 16 2026 Fri Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.For ages 0 - 5 years old.
This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 19 2026 Mon Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 19 2026 Mon 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: Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!
This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 19 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 19 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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.
Oct 20 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Downtown Library Oct 20 2026 Tue Library Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Purpose of Meeting Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Open to the public.
This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 20 2026 Tue Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Event Details: Join us as we discuss Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 21 2026 Wed Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am–11:30am Early Learning All locations Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 21 2026 Wed Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am–11:30am All locations Library Branch: All locations Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 21 2026 Wed Common Scams and how to avoid them 2:00pm–3:15pm Adult, Family, Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 21 2026 Wed Common Scams and how to avoid them 2:00pm–3:15pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: How can I be scammed?
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 21 2026 Wed Silent Book Club® 5:30pm–6:30pm Teen, Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 21 2026 Wed Silent Book Club® 5:30pm–6:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 22 2026 Thu Outreach Skip A Long - Milan - Preschool Visit 9:45am–10:15am Early Learning Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 22 2026 Thu Outreach Skip A Long - Milan - Preschool Visit 9:45am–10:15am Outreach Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Outreach, Storytime Event Details: Miss Ranell will visit Skip a Long preschool for storytime.
This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 22 2026 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am–12:00pm Adult Southwest Branch This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 22 2026 Thu Coffee & Conversations 10:00am–12:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 22 2026 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 12:00pm–12:30pm Early Learning Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 22 2026 Thu Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 12:00pm–12:30pm Offsite Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.
Oct 23 2026 Fri Quarterly Book Sale 10:00am–1:00pm Downtown Library Oct 23 2026 Fri Quarterly Book Sale 10:00am–1:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Program Type: Book Sale Event Details: Quarterly book sale. Bag up great deals on books and other items. Unless otherwise marked, sales are by donation. Fill some boxes or bags and make us an offer!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 23 2026 Fri Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 23 2026 Fri Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.For ages 0 - 5 years old.
Oct 24 2026 Sat Quarterly Book Sale 10:00am–1:00pm Downtown Library Oct 24 2026 Sat Quarterly Book Sale 10:00am–1:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Program Type: Book Sale Event Details: Quarterly book sale. Bag up great deals on books and other items. Unless otherwise marked, sales are by donation. Fill some boxes or bags and make us an offer!
This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 26 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Oct 26 2026 Mon Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 27 2026 Tue Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group Oct 27 2026 Tue Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 27 2026 Tue Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- There, There by Tommy Orange 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Oct 27 2026 Tue Freedom to Read 'em Book Club -- There, There by Tommy Orange 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club Event Details: There, There by Tommy Orange