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

9:00am-8:00pm

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

12:00pm-8:00pm

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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Featured Events

Tony Hoepper on guitar and musician on drums perform at Tuneful Tuesday on March 3

Tuneful Tuesday Series: Tony Hoeppner & Friends

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: Adult, Everyone

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

Join us for a FREE concert with Tony Hoeppner & Friends. This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.

Photograph of Ray Kozicki, Presenter

Investing and Taxes - Part 1

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room

Age Group: Adult, Everyone

Program Type: Presentation

Event Details:

Investing & Taxes Part 1 -- A Society for Financial Awareness Presentation

Promotion reading "Your Mind Matters, March 5th, 1pm, Southwest Branch," featuring an image of a woman with glasses standing outdoors in front of a tree trunk

"Your Mind Matters: Cultivating Self-Care & Resilience in a Busy World"

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch

Library Branch: Southwest Branch

Room: Southwest Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Mental Health, Presentation

Event Details:

In the hustle of daily life, it’s easy to overlook our mental well-being. This program equips participants with practical tools to prioritize self-care, manage stress, and build resilience.

A framed painting of Abigail Adams, wearing a blue dress with a pearl necklace

The Founding Mothers of America

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: America 250, Presentation

Event Details:

The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards.

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Time	Sun (2/15)	Mon (2/16)	Tue (2/17)	Wed (2/18)	Thu (2/19)	Fri (2/20)	Sat (2/21)
All Day		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 2/16–2/21 Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone All locations 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 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 Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
11 am							This event is in the "Adult" group Cancelled Living with Loss-Conversation Circle Facilitated by End of Life Doula, Jackie Hauer 11:00am–1:00pm 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: 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 This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Paint Class: Create! Quad Cities 11:00am–1:00pm Teen, Adult Downtown Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group 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: Teen, Adult Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Registration Required 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. Did you know that engaging in a creative outlet, like painting, can "boost serotonin levels and increase blood flow to the part of the brain associated with pleasure?"( 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. Attendance The Rock Island Public Library's policy states that patrons who habitually register but do not attend a program will be considered a “no show” and may be blocked from registering for future programs. Food Allergies To avoid food allergy conflicts, please enjoy any snacks at home and not at the program. Photo Guidelines We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group "Deacons for Defense" - Remembering Black History 1:30pm–3:30pm Teen, Adult, Everyone Downtown Library 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: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: Remembering Black history.....	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!
2 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm–4:00pm 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: DIY Event Details: Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!
3 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm 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?
4 pm
5 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Silent Book Club® 5:30pm–6:30pm Teen, Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group 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: Teen, Adult Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our 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 Horse by Geraldine Brooks! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE. 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.