What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. At Davenport Public Library, we invite the […]
Craft of Fiction Workshop Series, led by Jason Tanamor is taking place March 1, 8, 15, 22 at the Midwest Writing Center, ground floor of the Rock Island Public Library downtown branch, 401 19th St. Rock Island.What: Craft of Fiction Workshop SeriesWho: Midwest Writing Center + Jason TanamorWhen: First Four Saturdays in March 2025 (March […]
For September only, the Rock Island Public Library one-day book sale extends to 2 days! The sale goes from 10 am to 1pm, Friday, September 22, AND Saturday, September 23 at the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street Shop our great selection of books and other materials for all ages. Unless items are specially […]
It’s a Party in the Park with the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department, Wednesday, September 13, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Lincoln Park, Rock Island. Fun for all with a bounce house, free hotdogs, popcorn, and Kona Ice while they last, live music, and community booths. Come meet your neighbors! The finale of the […]
Got a teen in the house? Teen Librarian Emily offers reading ideas for ages 12 to 18 every Tuesday at 3:45 pm live via Facebook. You can catch her recorded book talks on the Library’s YouTube channel. Not online much? Dial-A-Story instead! Call 309-732-7002 for a new story read to you each week. Stories change […]
Andrzej Kozlowski, a pianist from Rock Island’s Sound Conservatory, will perform a free concert at the Rock Island Public Library Watts-Midtown Branch auditorium on Thursday, August 17. Originally scheduled for a previous date, the concert will feature works by Polish composer Frédéric François Chopin. The concert is from 6 pm to 7 pm at 2715 […]
Summer reading and events at the Rock Island Public Library continue June 7 through 12 with free events for children, teens, and adults, including take-home kits for kids, a non-fiction book club for adults, and Summer2Go activities around library bookmobile stops. Children and Family Events this week: Children’s Bead Kit, available starting Monday, June 7 […]
Looking for Something to Do tomorrow? Hunt for Pokemon at Moline Public Library! If you’re looking for something fun to do with the family, drop by the Moline Library’s free Pokemon Day at 1 p.m. ATTENTION POKÉMON TRAINERS AGES 4-14! Do you love all things Pokémon? Are you an avid trading card collector, PokéGo player, […]
Join us for a fun event for your child’s stuffed animals! (Or any special toy. All are welcome!) Name Tag Making: Every camper needs a nametag, so drop by any Rock Island Public Library location to make a name tag for your toy buddy. We’ll have supplies available Feb. 22-24 during library hours. Stuffed Animal […]
Drop into the Downtown Rock Island Library Children’s Room between Feb. 1 and Feb. 11 to make Valentine cards for our homebound patrons. Supplies will be provided. Thanks to a service project by Seton School students, we have more than 200 cards so far (above photo), but let’s keep the friendship circle going! Open to […]
