Downtown Library

10:00am-2:00pm

Downtown Library
401 19th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Watts-Midtown Branch

10:00am-2:00pm

Watts-Midtown Branch
2715 30th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Southwest Branch

10:00am-2:00pm

Southwest Branch
9010 Ridgewood Road
Rock Island, IL 61201
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 12:00pm-8:00pm

Tue: 12:00pm-8:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

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Program promotion featuring a woman dressed as Jane Austen and reading "A Visit With Jane Austen, December 6th, 11AM, Watts-Midtown Branch"

A Visit with Jane Austen

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Presentation, Performance

Event Details:

In honor of her 250th birthday this month, join us on Saturday, December 6th, for a visit with Jane Austen herself!

Yu-Gi_Oh! Game Night. Free Card! November 10th 2025. 4-5 downtown. Get Ready to Duel. Cards donated by Konami. Also featuring graphics from the anime Yu-Gi-Oh!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Game Night

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: School Age, Teen

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Learn how to play the popular trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! and get some free cards! Get ready to duel!!

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (3/16)	Mon (3/17)	Tue (3/18)	Wed (3/19)	Thu (3/20)	Fri (3/21)	Sat (3/22)
10 am					This event is in the "Early Learning" group Winter Toddler Playgroup 10:00am–12:00pm Early Learning Downtown Library This event is in the "Early Learning" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Children's Story Area Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver. Toys and activities will be set out from 10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.		This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Board Game Day 10:30am–1:30pm Teen, Adult, Family Downtown Library This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Collaboration Area Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Board game fans: come to the Downtown Library for an afternoon of fun! Learn to play new games, or rediscover an old favorite. (Note that some games will be available for checkout during this event.)
11 am							This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Graphic Novel Book Club 11:00am–11:30am Teen Downtown Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Teen Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Event Details: Join us for a new year of our Teen Graphic Novel Book Club! This time we'll be discussing Riri Williams: Ironheart Volume 1: Those with Courage by Eve L. This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Advisory Group 11:30am–12:00pm Teen Downtown Library This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discussion, Special Event Event Details: Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library.
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group Downtown Movie Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is Twisters (2024). Light refreshments will be provided. Runtime: 2hrs.
2 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult, Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Event Details: Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!	This event is in the "Everyone" group The Black Hawk War in June 1832 & Black Hawk's Final Resting Place 2:00pm–3:00pm Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Everyone" group 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: Movie Event Details: What do men like Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Albert Sidney Johnston, Robert Anderson and Andrew Jackson all have in common? They all participated in the Black Hawk War!	This event is in the "Everyone" group How to Make a Watch - Illinois Watch Company 1922 video 2:00pm–3:00pm Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Everyone" group 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: Movie Event Details: Illinois used to have several watch factories within the state. In 1922, the Illinois Watch Company, located in Springfield, put together a video showing the entire process of assembling a wrist or pocket watch. This event is in the "Adult" group Small Business Development Center: SBDC Day! 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown: Ground Floor Entrance Lobby Age Group: Adult Program Type: Information Table Event Details: Join us for SBDC Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing the vital role Small Business Development Centers play in fueling American entrepreneurship.
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm–6:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?	This event is in the "Teen" group STEAM on Wheels 4:00pm–6:00pm Teen Downtown Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring laser-cut projects, printing with 3-D pens, and virtual reality. This STEAM event is for teens 12-17. This event is part of our Project Next Generation series.