Downtown Library

10:00am-6:00pm

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-6:00pm

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-6:00pm

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 (10/05)	Mon (10/06)	Tue (10/07)	Wed (10/08)	Thu (10/09)	Fri (10/10)	Sat (10/11)
All Day		This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled Library2Go September/October 2025 All Day 10/6–10/10 Everyone Library2Go Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled 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're back in the swing of things and we look forward to seeing you at our current lineup of route stops.
10 am			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: 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.		This event is in the "Adult" group Coffee & Conversations 10:00am–12:00pm Adult Southwest Branch This event is in the "Adult" group 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: 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.	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				This event is in the "Early Learning" group Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch 11:00am–12:00pm 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: 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.			This event is in the "Adult" group Create Quad Cities Paint Nite 11:00am–1:00pm Adult Downtown Library 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: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Please join us for a special guided paint class with Create Quad Cities! This event is free and all supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
12 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group WoW Your Next Employer 12:00pm–1:30pm Adult Downtown Library 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: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Registration Required Event Details: Ready to land the job and build the career you deserve? The World of Work (WoW) Workshop by Goodwill of the Heartland is your fast track to success!			This event is in the "Everyone" group BBQ & Books Fundraiser 12:00pm–4:00pm Everyone Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Enjoy tasty BBQ while browsing for gently used books. Eudell Watts III presents a family-friendly event in conjunction with Second Saturday, held in Arts Alley/Iconic Event Center. Caricatures, live music, games and prizes.
1 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Alpha Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm 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: Book Club Event Details: This month's Alpha Book Club selection is A Cold Day in Paradise by Steven Hamilton! This 1998 mystery that kicks off the Alex Mcknight series will be sure to spark a great conversation!
2 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group Medicare 101 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Southwest Branch This event is in the "Adult" group 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: Presentation Event Details: Prepare to navigate the world of Medicare with confidence! 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.	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 Cancelled Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Collaboration Area Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: This program has unfortunately been cancelled due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Please check back once the shutdown has ended for a possible rescheduling.
3 pm			This event is in the "School Age" group Snap Circuits-Elementary After School 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: Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)! This week we will learning about electricity through Snap Circuits!		This event is in the "School Age" group Cancelled Snap Circuits-Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest 3:30pm–4:30pm School Age Southwest Branch This event is in the "School Age" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)! This week we will learning about electricity through Snap Circuits!
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group Banned Books Read-In 5:30pm–8:00pm Everyone Watts-Midtown Branch 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: Everyone Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Celebrate the freedom to read wtih community readings of books that have been banned (removed from shelves in a particular community) or challenged for their right to be available to those who want to read them.
6 pm			This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Astronomy Night 6:00pm–8:00pm Family, Everyone Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Family, Everyone Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join us at Longview Park for Astronomy Night! We'll be just across from the Whitewater Junction parking lot to ensure maximum darkness.	This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Yoga for Beginners: Movement for Mental Health 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled 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: Mental Health Event Details: This program has been rescheduled to October 22. Our apologies for the sudden change! 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.