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 Feb 16 - 21 2026 Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge All Day 2/16–2/21 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!
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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 21 2026 Sat Paint Class: Create! Quad Cities 11:00am–1:00pm Downtown Library Upcoming 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?"(
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 Feb 18 2026 Wed "Deacons for Defense" - Remembering Black History 1:30pm–3:30pm Downtown Library 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Downtown Movie Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library 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 event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm–4:00pm Downtown Library 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!
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 Feb 16 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?
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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Silent Book Club® 5:30pm–6:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch 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!
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 Feb 17 2026 Tue Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch 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.