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

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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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Featured Events

Digital Literacy Class with American Job Center

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Presentation

Event Details:

Join us for a free, basic digital literacy course! Presented by American Job Center, this class will cover the following:

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Dissection Event

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Southwest Community Room at Southwest Branch

Open

Library Branch: Southwest Branch

Room: Southwest Community Room

Age Group: School Age, Teen, Family

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a unique evening of learning about animal biology with science educator Andrea Martinez!

Poet Mark Turcotte: man in a grey suit, with a goatee and long grey-brown hair

An Evening with Mark Turcotte, Illinois Poet Laureate

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Kick off National Poetry Month (beginning in April) with an evening of poetry with Mark Turcotte, Illinois's Poet Laureate. Mr.

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Mrs. Lincoln's Salon

Saturday, March 28, 2026 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

Program Type: Performance

Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month on Saturday, March 28th, with a visit from Mary Todd Lincoln!

Debunking Myths About Dietary Supplements with Dr Cathy Rosenbaum

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Open

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Presentation

Registration Required

Event Details:

Debunking Myths About Dietary Supplements

Thursday, April 2, 2026 @ 2 pm – 3:30 pm at the Rock Island Public Library, 401- 19^th Street, Rock Island IL

Cherry & Jerry ragtime music

Tuneful Tuesday Series: Cherry & Jerry Ragtime Music

Tuesday, April 7, 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 ragtime concert with Cherry & Jerry! This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.

RIPL Citizen's Academy - Shield with stylized open book and star under text

Library Citizens' Academy

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch

Open

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

To kick off National Library Week, we're opening the book on what it takes to run a public library! Join us on four Mondays for the first-ever RIPL Library Citizen's Academy, and become a library expert.

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Time	Sun (6/28)	Mon (6/29)	Tue (6/30)	Wed (7/01)	Thu (7/02)	Fri (7/03)	Sat (7/04)
All Day						Closing Closed for Independence Day All Day 7/3–7/4 All locations Branches: All locations Description: Rock Island Public Library buildings and bookmobile routes will be closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. Visit us online!
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 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am–11:30am Early Learning All locations Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group Library Branch: All locations 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.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "School Age" group Outreach - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age 1:00pm–2:00pm School Age Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "School Age" group Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: School Age Program Type: Special Event Event Details: A youth services librarian will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.
2 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Summer Art Club 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, School Age Downtown Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Open Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Children, School Age Registration Required Event Details: Art Series Four weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast! Dig into the artistic side of plants with this Plant-A-Seed Read art series. Registering for the first class will sign you up for all four.	This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Diamond Painting Class: Patriotic Hanging Star Ornament 2:00pm–3:30pm Teen, Adult Downtown Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: America 250, DIY Registration Required Event Details: To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, come make your own patriotic hanging star ornament! This diamond painting class will be led by Debbie Ford from Parkside Treasure House. Disclaimer(s) 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. 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.
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 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 "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group This event is in the "School Age" group Outreach ~ Longview Park 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Early Learning, School Age Outreach 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 Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age Program Type: Outreach Event Details: A Youth Services Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Summer Math Club 3:15pm–4:00pm Children, School Age Downtown Library Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Open Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Children, School Age Registration Required Event Details: Math Series Four weeks of fun math activities and games for ages 8 to 12 with Ms. Elizabeth Russell. Recommended for children in 2 to 6th grades. Keep those skills sharp over the summer! Registration required. Math is in everything, including the plant world! Dig into fun math games with a look at the real-world use of math concepts. Plant-A-Seed, READ this summer at Rock Island 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 Paper Lantern DIY Craft 3:30pm–5:00pm School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Watts-Midtown Branch Upcoming Registration Required 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 Upcoming Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Terrace/Patio Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Looking to make your own summer decor? Join us for this DIY event, where you'll make a paper lantern using pressed flowers and papier-mâché! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy and/or bring a smock. 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. 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.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group DIY Craft: Butterfly Diamond Art 5:30pm–6:30pm Teen, Adult Southwest Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Upcoming Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Looking to add to your summer decor? Join us on Monday, June 29th, to make a diamond art butterfly! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.