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This event is in the "Early Learning" group
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Oct
23
2025
Thu
Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits
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Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Oct
23
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
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Oct
21
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
Oct
23
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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Oct
24
2025
Fri
Quarterly Book Sale
10:00am–1:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Event Details:
Quarterly book sale. Bag up great deals on books and other items. Unless otherwise marked, sales are by donation. Fill some boxes or bags and make us an offer!
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Oct
24
2025
Fri
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
10:30am–11:00am
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:
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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Oct
25
2025
Sat
Quarterly Book Sale
10:00am–1:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Event Details:
Quarterly book sale. Bag up great deals on books and other items. Unless otherwise marked, sales are by donation. Fill some boxes or bags and make us an offer!
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This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Oct
22
2025
Wed
Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch
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:
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 "Early Learning" group
This event is in the "Early Learning" group
Oct
23
2025
Thu
Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Early Learning
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Adult,
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
20
2025
Mon
Adult Knitting Circle
2:00pm–4:00pm
Downtown Library
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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!
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
22
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 "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
23
2025
Thu
Frieze Lecture Series
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:
The Frieze Lectures, a free public lecture series created to celebrate the oldest library in Illinois founded under its Local Library Act of 1872, continues for its 28th year, from October 23 to November 13.
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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
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Book Club-Goosebumps the Haunted Mask-Elementary After School 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:
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)!
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
22
2025
Wed
Southwest Book Club
3:00pm–4:00pm
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë.
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This event is in the "School Age" group
Cancelled
School Age
Southwest Branch
This event is in the "School Age" group
Oct
23
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Book Club-Goosebumps the Haunted Mask-Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest
3:30pm–4:30pm
Southwest Branch
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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)!
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Downtown Library
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
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
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
5:00pm–6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Details:
Event DetailsThe 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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Cancelled
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
23
2025
Thu
Cancelled
Parenting Class with EVERYCHILD
5:30pm–6:30pm
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:
Mental Health,
Presentation,
Discussion
Event Details:
Mental Health Program ARPA
This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island.
Parenting is challenging. Join EVERYCHILD in an informal informational and discussion session on Kids, Media, & Technology. Information will be shared on the effects of too much media and technology on kids and how to manage it.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Midtown Readers Book Club
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
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
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
22
2025
Wed
Yoga for Beginners: Movement for Mental Health
6:00pm–7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Mental Health
Event Details:
You’ve heard it said a hundred times: moving your body is good for your mental health. But for most of us, it can be hard to know where to begin, and what to do to make the most of the time you spend moving your body.
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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Oct
21
2025
Tue
Beyond the Screen: A "Wicked" Conversation with Marissa Bode
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Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation,
Special Event
Event Details:
Prepare for a magical evening as Illinois Libraries Present welcomes actress Marissa Bode. Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu.
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