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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
All Day 9/1 - 9/30
All locations
Library Branch:
All locations
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Find Your Element! Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month by using library resources to help discover your next hobby or learn more about your favorite topics. Sign up for a library card and enter a raffle ticket towards one of four raffle kit...
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
All Day 9/18 - 9/22
Library2Go Mobile Library
Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Our new Fall bookmobile schedule starts Monday, July 31st, and runs through Friday, December 15th. We are fully open for entry and browsing.
You can also continue to pick up holds and have us choose items for you with Mobile Library2Go Curbsi...
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Sep
21
2023
Thu
9:00am - 11:00am
All locations
Library Branch:
All locations
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
The Rock Island Public Library Children's staff are bringing early literacy skills, library information and sharing stories to our friends at the RIMSD HeadStart and Preschool For All sites.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Sep
19
2023
Tue
10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Sep
22
2023
Fri
10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Everyone
Program Type:
Book Sale
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Sep
22
2023
Fri
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.
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Sep
23
2023
Sat
10:00am - 1:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Sep
20
2023
Wed
11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.
For ages 0 - 5 years old.
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Sep
22
2023
Fri
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-Disc...
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
18
2023
Mon
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
DIY
Event Details:
Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle! Whether you are in the middle of a project or looking to start something new, this new club is open to anyone who wants to work on a fiber arts project among fel...
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Sep
19
2023
Tue
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult,
Everyone
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
This documentary tells the story of the bridge that first connected Rock Island, Illinois with Davenport, Iowa in 1856, including the roles of Henry Farnam who led the effort to build the railroad and the bridge, plus Abraham Lincoln who successfully...
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Sep
22
2023
Fri
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Discussion
Event Details:
Join Miss Ranell on Facebook, Fridays at 2:00
for either a book talk or an unboxing of
NEW books with a quick sneak peek!
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
19
2023
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Event Details:
Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live).
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
19
2023
Tue
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Event Details:
Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? Drop-in on Tuesday evenings from 4-6pm at the Downtown Library for one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center. No appointment or...
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Watts-Midtown Branch
Waitlist
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
22
2023
Fri
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Waitlist
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Celebrate National Hobbit Day on Friday, September 22nd, at our Watts-Midtown Branch Library by creating your very own Hobbit Door Wreath to hang in your home!
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This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "School Age" group.
Sep
18
2023
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Children's staff will be at Denkmann Elementary to celebrate Family Reading Night.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Sep
19
2023
Tue
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:
The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. Time for public comment is provided at the beginning of each meeting.
Agendas and minutes are...
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
20
2023
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Tour
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
3
Event Details:
Join us on Wednesday, September 20th, 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 23rd Street....
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
19
2023
Tue
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join us as we discuss The Woman who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagon! Reserve a copy through our library system here . This group meets at the new Watts-Midtown Library in the Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.
Sep
20
2023
Wed
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Sep
20
2023
Wed
6:00pm - 7:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
From late 1880 until June of the year 1908—a term of 28 years—the City of Rock Island required its medical doctors to submit to the City Clerk the names and circumstances of any citizens who were diagnosed with a contagious disease. That record is ke...
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
Sep
21
2023
Thu
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Teen
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Do you love video games? Are you interested in a career in esports? Join us for a live streamed talk by author Josh Bycer as he provides an introduction to the competitive esports world. This event is part of our Project Next Generation series.
Jo...
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