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A Visit with Jane Austen

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

Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch

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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Presentation, Performance

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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

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

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: School Age, Teen

Program Type: Special Event

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

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All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group Level Up Summer Reading Challenge All Day Everyone All locations Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: All locations Age Group: Everyone 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.
	This event is in the "Everyone" group Library2Go Summer 2025 All Day 7/14–7/18 Everyone Library2Go Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
10 am	Reservation Pre-Opening Meeting for RIPL's Upcoming Lawn Care RFP 10:30am–11:15am Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Purpose of Meeting This the mandatory pre-opening meeting to the Rock Island Public Library's upcoming RFP for Lawn Care Service. All potential bidders are required to attend and register their attendance on-site.	This event is in the "Early Learning" group WQPT Summer of Adventure 10:30am–11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Special Event Event Details: This summer, we're bringing fun to storytime and events throughout the region! Enjoy a PBS KIDS show, hear a fun story, and create a special take-home craft.		Reservation Office Hours: Rep. Gregg Johnson's Constituent Representative 10:00am–2:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown: Ground Floor Entrance Lobby Purpose of Meeting Kaeleen Smith, Constituent Services Liaison for the Office of Representative Gregg Johnson, 72nd District, will be available in our ground floor lobby for office hours to take questions and offer assistance to District constituents.	This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group 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: Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.
11 am	Reservation Pre-Opening Meeting for RIPL's Upcoming Snow Removal RFP 11:15am–12:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Purpose of Meeting This the mandatory pre-opening meeting to the Rock Island Public Library's upcoming RFP for Snow Removal Service. All potential bidders are required to attend and register their attendance on-site.		This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am–11:30am Early Learning Southwest Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.			This event is in the "Adult" group Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula 11:00am–1:00pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion Event Details: Please join us on the third Saturday of each month from 11-1 at the Rock Island Library for "Living With Loss"- A gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questi
12 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group YMCA Day Camp Activity 12:00pm–1:00pm School Age Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: School Age Program Type: Special Event
1 pm	This event is in the "School Age" group Outreach - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age 1:00pm–2:00pm School Age Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: School Age Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.			This event is in the "School Age" group Outreach-Adventure Camp 1:00pm–2:00pm School Age Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite 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! 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 a 2025 Oscar nominated historical fiction film.
2 pm	Reservation RIPL Pre-Opening Meeting for Cleaning Service RFP 2:00pm–3:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Purpose of Meeting This the mandatory pre-opening meeting to the Rock Island Public Library's upcoming RFP for Cleaning Service at their Southwest Branch. All potential bidders are required to attend and register their attendance on-site.	This event is in the "School Age" group Art Series 2:00pm–3:00pm School Age Downtown Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: DIY Registration Required 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 "Adult" group Smart Aging w/ Rock Valley Physical Therapy 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Throughout life we have tasks we have to perform (ie. lifting laundry, carrying groceries). As we age, we see a natural decline in strength which therefore makes these once simple tasks become harder. This event is in the "Everyone" group Library2Go at Longview Park 2:30pm–3:30pm Everyone Library2Go Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Outreach ~ Longview Park 2:30pm–3:30pm Children, Early Learning, School Age Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach 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.	This event is in the "Everyone" group A River Runs Through It -- The History of Steamboats in America 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: The History of Steamboats in America, narrated by Loretta Young This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 2:00pm–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 Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?	This event is in the "Adult" group Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join us for the third and final session of our summer Nutrition & Wellness Series, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office!
3 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group Math Club 3:15pm–4:00pm School Age Downtown Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age Registration Required 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 Wii Sports-Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown 3:30pm–4:30pm School Age Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 playing Wii Sports!!			This event is in the "Teen" group Teen Advisory Group 3:30pm–4:00pm Teen Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will:
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5 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group Summer Cardmaking Class 5:30pm–7:00pm Adult Southwest Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Join us on July 14th, as local artist April Greetings leads a summer-themed cardmaking class! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided. Attendees will leave with several summer-themed greeting cards.	Reservation Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Purpose of 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm 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: Board Meeting Event Details: 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. 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. Reservation Rock Island High School Presentation/Book Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room		This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Silent Book Club® 5:30pm–6:30pm Teen, Adult, Everyone Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group 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: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you!
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara! 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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