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Family Holiday Activities

10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Drop in for family holiday activities including holiday trivia, cardmaking for St. Anthony's Nursing Home, and making various ornaments, including Apple Cinnamon ornaments. Fun for all ages!    ...

120th Birthday Party of the Downtown Building

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Our beloved Downtown Library building opened December 15, 1903, making today its 120th birthday. Join us for cookies, coffee, and memories in celebration!  Fun fact: Our first permanent library building is 31 years younger than the formation ...

Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet.

All Day 12/16 - 12/17
Online
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance, Special Event
Event Details:
Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet Register at https://bit.ly/WatchTheNutcracker Get in the spirit of the season with a recorded virtual performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker performed by the Un...

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

11:45am - 2:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event, Tour
Event Details:
Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary.  Library introduction, services, collections, library cards and special activities will be part of the Learn-Enrich...

STEAM on Wheels

10:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:
Join us for a morning with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring laser-cut projects and virtual reality. This STEAM event is for teens 12-17. (And since we'll be working close to lunch, snacks and water will be available.)  This event is part o...

Hug a Book Dance Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for our Hug A Book Dance Party.  We will spin the tunes and you bring the dance moves.  Each child will receive a bag and a book along with some fun props.     For ages 0 - 5 years ...

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

11:45am - 2:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event, Tour
Event Details:
Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary.  Library introduction, services, collections, library cards and special activities will be part of the Learn-Enrich...

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

11:45am - 2:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event, Tour
Event Details:
Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary.  Library introduction, services, collections, library cards and special activities will be part of the Learn-Enrich...

Dissection Event

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of dissection! This hands-on activity covers basic skills and tools (we'll provide equipment and samples), and this event will be presented by science educator Andrea Martinez. Since you'll be using scalpels, this event is fo...

Quad Cities Youth Conference

11:00am - 12:45pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Attending the Quad Cities Youth Conference? Visit Emily the Young Adult Librarian and learn about upcoming teen events at the library!  ...

Dissection Event

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon of dissection! This hands-on activity covers basic skills and tools (we'll provide equipment and samples), and this event will be presented by science educator Andrea Martinez. Since you'll be using scalpels, this event is fo...

Quad Cities Youth Conference

11:00am - 12:45pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Attending the Quad Cities Youth Conference? Visit Emily the Young Adult Librarian and learn about upcoming teen events at the library!  ...

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

11:45am - 2:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event, Tour
Event Details:
Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary.  Library introduction, services, collections, library cards and special activities will be part of the Learn-Enrich...

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

11:15am - 2:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event, Tour
Event Details:
Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary.  Library introduction, services, collections, library cards and special activities will be part of the Learn-Enrich-Disc...

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

11:15am - 2:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event, Tour
Event Details:
Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary.  Library introduction, services, collections, library cards and special activities will be part of the Learn-Enrich-Disc...

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

11:15am - 2:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event, Tour
Event Details:
Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary.  Library introduction, services, collections, library cards and special activities will be part of the Learn-Enrich-Disc...

Free Comic Book Day

11:00am - 1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Stop by the Watts-Midtown branch library and pick up a free comic, and enter our Free Comic Book Day art contest! All ages are welcome, and be sure to visit Rock Island comic shops today to pick up other free comics. ...

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

11:15am - 2:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event, Tour
Event Details:
Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary.  Library introduction, services, collections, library cards and special activities will be part of the Learn-Enrich-Disc...