This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 4 2026 Wed An Afternoon with President Lincoln 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Family, Everyone Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 4 2026 Wed An Afternoon with President Lincoln 2:00pm–3:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: America 250, Presentation, Performance Event Details: Meet 16th President of the United States and Illinois's favorite son, Abraham Lincoln! Mr. Lincoln will speak about his life and the impact he made on our country.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Feb 11 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 Feb 11 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 event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Mar 11 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 Mar 11 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 topic is the French and Indian War and its importance to future of the United States.
This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 12 2026 Thu The Founding Mothers of America 5:00pm–6:00pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group Mar 12 2026 Thu The Founding Mothers of America 5:00pm–6:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: America 250, Presentation Event Details: The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Apr 8 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 Apr 8 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 event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group May 13 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 May 13 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 event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 8 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 Jul 8 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 event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 12 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 Aug 12 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 event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Sep 9 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 Sep 9 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 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.