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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul
7
2025
Mon
Level Up Summer Reading Challenge
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Library Branch:
All locations
Event Details:
Reading fun is for EVERYONE! Join our all-ages Level Up Reading Challenge and win cool prizes just by leveling up your reading minutes and library fun.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Library2Go Summer 2025
All Day
7/7–7/11
Library2Go Mobile Library
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Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
We've added more stops for you this summer! For a complete list click on the link to the Library2Go schedule. We look forward to seeing you on board!
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Outreach Skip A Long - Milan - Preschool Visit
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Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Outreach,
Storytime
Event Details:
Miss Ranell will visit Skip a Long preschool for storytime.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Jul
7
2025
Mon
OUTREACH ~ RIFAC Preschool Storytime
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Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Miss Ranell will visit RIFAC preschool for storytime.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
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 "Adult" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Coffee & Conversations
10:00am–12:00pm
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Mental Health,
Discussion
Event Details:
Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Jul
11
2025
Fri
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
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:
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
Early Learning,
School Age,
Teen,
Adult,
Family,
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul
12
2025
Sat
Library Mini Golf
10:00am–2:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Early Learning,
School Age,
Teen,
Adult,
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Come to the Downtown Library and play 12 holes of mini golf! Compete against family and friends, and keep track of your score as you complete our course for fun and bragging rights.
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group
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
Jul
12
2025
Sat
Board Game Day
10:30am–1:30pm
Downtown Library
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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.)
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Jul
9
2025
Wed
Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch
11:00am–12:00pm
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Do your toddlers love to get messy? Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art. We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.
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This event is in the "School Age" group
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "School Age" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
YMCA Day Camp Activity
12:00pm–1:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Special Event
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This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Jul
7
2025
Mon
Outreach - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age
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Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
9
2025
Wed
Reading Revolution Community Book Club
1:00pm–2:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
We are excited to invite you to join the Reading Revolution School Community Book Club as we read and discuss the thought-provoking book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.
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This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
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Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Outreach,
Special Event
Event Details:
Mr. James will be visiting Adventure Camp every Thursday this summer with books and activities!
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This event is in the "School Age" group
School Age
Downtown Library
This event is in the "School Age" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Art Series
2:00pm–3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
DIY
Event Details:
Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. How have games been depicted in the world of art? Level up your art ability with fun hands-on projects inspired by different works of art.
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Library2Go at Longview Park
2:30pm–3:30pm
Library2Go Mobile Library
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Library Branch:
Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
Longview Park is the place to be on Tuesday afternoons this summer! A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be there to share children's stories and an activity. Come join us!
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Children,
Early Learning,
School Age
Outreach
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Children,
Early Learning,
School Age
Program Type:
Outreach
Event Details:
A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
9
2025
Wed
D-Day Battlefield Tour with Army Sustainment Command
2:00pm–3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation
Event Details:
Join Army Sustainment Command Historian Kevin Braafladt as he presents a virtual tour of the D-Day battlefield in Normandy, France. In the Army, these tours are called "staff rides" and are an important part of any military officer's education.
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
9
2025
Wed
Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
2:00pm–3:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Discussion
Event Details:
Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
Early Learning,
School Age,
Teen,
Adult,
Family,
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul
11
2025
Fri
Library Mini Golf
2:00pm–6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
Early Learning,
School Age,
Teen,
Adult,
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Come to the Downtown Library and play 12 holes of mini golf! Compete against family and friends, and keep track of your score as you complete our course for fun and bragging rights.
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This event is in the "School Age" group
School Age
Downtown Library
This event is in the "School Age" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Math Club
3:15pm–4:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Event Details:
Six weeks of fun math activities and games for ages 8 to 12 with Ms. Elizabeth Russell. Recommended for children in 2nd to 6th grades. Level Up your math game with fun ways to use it! Registration required.
This event is in the "School Age" group
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "School Age" group
Jul
8
2025
Tue
Upcycling-Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown
3:30pm–4:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
School Age
Program Type:
Special Event
Event Details:
Each Tuesday we will have an Afternoon Activity at Watts-Midtown! This week we will be Upcycling!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Children,
School Age,
Teen,
Adult,
Family,
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul
10
2025
Thu
Downtown Sip & Paint
4:00pm–6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Children,
School Age,
Teen,
Adult,
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
DIY
Event Details:
Join us for some painting fun at our Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.
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.
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Jul
9
2025
Wed
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Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Join us for a group book discussion in one of Rock Island's most beautiful parks, Longview Park! This month's selection is The Wright Brothers by David McCullough.
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