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History... In Person! With Brian "Fox" Ellis: Adventures with John James Audubon

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Performance
Event Details:
Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet history... in person! with local historian and storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis. Brian "Fox" Ellis has been regaling audiences for more than 35 years. Since 1980 Fox has been touring the world as a performer a...

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photo Guidelines

We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.

Broadway Historic District Walking Tour

10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Tour
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
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...

Rock Island Arsenal History

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Presentation
Event Details:
Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This presentation will also be offered at Davenport Public Libraryat 6PM, where they will also record and uploa...

"Gangsters & Ghosts" Walking Tour with QC Haunts & History

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Tour
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Step into history on Wednesday, July 12th, as Minda Powers-Douglas from QC Haunts & History leads a haunted walking tour through Downtown Rock Island. Not only will you learn about John Looney's old haunts, but also the spooky local history ...

150th Book Club - Road to Perdition: The Novel

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Book Club

Book Clubs

Connect with other readers to discuss books.

Event Details:
Join us for a special book club in honor of our 150th anniversary! This evening book club is held seasonally at our new Watts-Midtown Branch throughout 2023. For our summer meeting, we will be discussing Road to Perdition: The Novel by Max Allan Coll...

Rock Island Arsenal History

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Presentation
Event Details:
Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This presentation will also be offered at Davenport Public Libraryat 6PM, where they will also record and ...

Rock Island Arsenal History

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Presentation
Event Details:
Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This presentation will also be offered at Davenport Public Library at 6PM, where they will also record and...

Rock Island Arsenal History

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Presentation
Event Details:
Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This presentation will also be offered at Davenport Public Library at 6PM, where they will also record and...

150th Book Club - The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Book Club

Book Clubs

Connect with other readers to discuss books.

Event Details:
Join us for a special book club in honor of our 150th anniversary! This evening book club is held seasonally at our new Watts-Midtown Branch throughout 2023. For our fall (and final) meeting, we will be discussing The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu b...

Rock Island Arsenal History

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Presentation
Event Details:
Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This presentation will also be offered at Davenport Public Library at 6PM, where they will also record and...

History... In Person! Black Hawk's View of American History

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Performance
Event Details:
Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet history... in person! with local historian and storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis. Brian "Fox" Ellis has been regaling audiences for more than 35 years. Since 1980 Fox has been touring the world as a performer a...

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.