July 10th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Painting Parties, Cake At RIBCO, Spicy Comedy And More In This Week’s FUN10!Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a […]
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July 5th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Mark your calendars for July 5, the first Tuesday of the month, for a book sale from 10 am to 1:00 pm at our Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road! Fill one of our paper bags with library and donated items that need a new home for a donation (or, buy a library tote for $3.) […]
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June 27th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Absolute Science will present two “Fire & Ice” live science shows on Monday, June 27 at the Rock Island Public Library Downtown and Southwest locations. The first show starts at 10:30 am in the Community Room of the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. A second, identical presentation is offered at 1:00 pm at the Southwest […]
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June 20th, 2022
Local News & Happenings
Progress continues to establish a new Rock Island Public Library (RIPL) branch inside the future Two Rivers YMCA facility at 2715 30th Street in Rock Island, including the announcement of an official name. The RIPL Board of Trustees has officially voted to name the future location as the Watts-Midtown Branch. The name was chosen to […]
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May 25th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Drop in June 1 anytime between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm for our Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Kickoff at the Quad City Botanical Center! Here’s a sample of the ALL AGES fun we have planned: Sign up for our free Summer Reading Challenge, and get your official Summer Reading Registration Patch Pick up […]
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May 24th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
The Rock Island Library’s “Camp iRead” summer activities and all-ages reading challenge offers more than 118 opportunities to read, learn, and have fun beyond the beaten path. Available options cover all ages, and include camp-themed craft kits, in-person events at libraries, movie showings, library outreach around town, and chances to explore new interests. Full details […]
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May 18th, 2022
Rock Island
Summer Reading and Events Are Coming! From a special kickoff for all ages at the Quad City Botanical Center on June 1 to special events for campers of all ages, Rock Island Public Library is the place for summer fun! For a heads up on what we’re planning, open (or pick up) our Summer Guide […]
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May 12th, 2022
Rock Island
Rock Island Public Library is offering its final Spice Club program this month! Spice Club, May 12 at 5:30 pm, online. Sign up to get your own spice sample of Amchur or Amchoor (also known as mango powder) and a set of recipes to try. (PS: The garlic-ginger chicken with mint is delicious!) This is […]
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May 4th, 2022
Rock Island
Rock Island Public Library is offering its final Spice Club program this month! Spice Club, May 12 at 5:30 pm, online. Sign up to get your own spice sample of Amchur or Amchoor (also known as mango powder) and a set of recipes to try. (PS: The garlic-ginger chicken with mint is delicious!) This is […]
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April 28th, 2022
Rock Island
Register now for Summer Art Club & Summer Math Clubs! These 5-week programs lead your child through the natural wonders of art and math through in-person sessions at our Downtown Library. Summer Art Club: 2:00 pm, June 7-July 12, Downtown Library, with Gloria Burlinggame. In-person art returns, for kids entering 3rd through 9th grades. Join Miss […]
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