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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
All locations
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
Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge
All Day
2/9–2/14
All locations
Library Branch:
All locations
Age Group:
Children,
Early Learning,
School Age,
Teen,
Adult,
Family,
Everyone
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
Tired of winter? Escape to Book Island with our tropical-themed winter reading challenge! Imagine yourself reading on a beach and escape winter!
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Feb
12
2026
Thu
Coffee & Conversations
10:00am–12:00pm
Southwest Branch
Library Branch:
Southwest Branch
Room:
Southwest Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group
School Age,
Teen,
Adult,
Family
Downtown Library
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
Feb
14
2026
Sat
Sew Much Fun
10:30am–12:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
School Age,
Teen,
Adult,
Family
Program Type:
DIY
Event Details:
Expand your sewing knowledge by using a sewing machine to make a simple tote bag. Attendees will learn how to read a pattern, cut fabric, sew straight seams, press fabric, pin, and finish a versatile, reversible, tote.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
Cancelled
Adult
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
Feb
10
2026
Tue
Cancelled
Healthy Cents Series
1:00pm–2:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Type:
Presentation,
Discussion
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Cancelled
Adult,
Everyone
Downtown Library
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Feb
10
2026
Tue
Cancelled
n/a - see internal note
2:00pm–3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Everyone
Program Type:
America 250,
Presentation
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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
Feb
11
2026
Wed
Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence
2:00pm–3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch:
Downtown Library
Room:
Downtown Community Room
Age Group:
Adult,
Everyone
Program Type:
America 250,
Presentation
Event Details:
This year's lecture series explores the events surrounding American Independence, from the colonial era to the writing of the Constitution.
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This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Feb
9
2026
Mon
Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
3:00pm–4:00pm
Downtown Library
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 "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Teen,
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Feb
9
2026
Mon
Monster Movie Monday
5:30pm–7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
Movie
Event Details:
Join us for Monster Movie Monday, where we're showing one of 2025's most thrilling vampire films. Join us for snacks and a monstrous movie! Note that this film is Rated R for violence and gore.
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This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
School Age,
Teen,
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
Feb
10
2026
Tue
Light Up Bookend Craft
6:00pm–7:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch:
Watts-Midtown Branch
Room:
Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group:
School Age,
Teen,
Adult
Program Type:
DIY
Event Details:
February is Library Lovers Month, so join us for this creative bookend craft! Design your own light up bookend to take home, and give your bookshelves a literal glow-up.
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