Upcoming Events

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Learn a new skill during Intercession: instructor Shay Tate will teach you how to sew your own bag! We've got the fabric and sewing machines; all you need to bring is patience and creativity. 

Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will:

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

Please join us on the third Saturday of each month from 11-1 at the Rock Island Library for "Living With Loss"- A gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questi

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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.

March's book selection is Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. Given the Iowa High School Book Award in 2010, it is now banned from that state's public schools.

 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 afternoon book club meets at the Southwest Branch on the 4th Wednesday* of each month during the spring and fall seasons (club will not meet in January, over the summer, or in December).

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.

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.

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.

Kick off National Poetry Month (beginning in April) with an evening of poetry with Mark Turcotte, Illinois's Poet Laureate. Mr.

Join us at RIFAC for a book discussion on the last Friday of every month - no membership required! The meeting will be in Room 6. This month, we're reading The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Learn a new skill during Intercession: instructor Shay Tate will teach you how to sew your own bag! We've got the fabric and sewing machines; all you need to bring is patience and creativity. 

Celebrate Women's History Month on Saturday, March 28th, with a visit from Mary Todd Lincoln!

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

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.

Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.

Miss Ranell will visit Skip a Long preschool for storytime. 

Join us on Thursday, April 2nd, as local artist April Greetings leads a spring-themed cardmaking class! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided. Attendees will leave with several spring-themed greeting cards.