09 Apr 2018

What Can We Lead You to Today? Rock Island Library Celebrates National Library Week April 8-14

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL – This week, Rock Island Public Library joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries lead their communities through transformative services, programs and expertise during the 60th anniversary of National Library Week.

05 Apr 2018

Get Money Smart at Your Library by Finding Cash, Learning about Social Security, Securely Shredding Paper

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island , IL. If you're hearing a lot about money April 21-28, that's no accident. Free financial education classes and seminars for consumers are offered nationwide during Money Smart Week, including three events at the Rock Island Public Library.

22 Mar 2018

New Learning Opportunities for March at Rock Island Library

By Lisa Lockheart

Spring into Learning at your Rock Island Library

[Rock Island, IL:] The final week of March brings more unique learning opportunities for adults and families at Rock Island Public Library.

21 Feb 2018

Explore Local History with Retro Quad Cities at the Rock Island Public Library

By Lisa Lockheart

[Rock Island, IL:] Fans of local history and nostalgia get a second chance to explore the memories on the Retro Quad Cities site with a return visit to Rock Island Library in February.

David Sebben, site administrator, presents A Look Back through History with Retro Quad Cities on Monday, Feb. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street.

19 Feb 2018

Special program Tuesday for Teen Video Makers at Rock Island LIbrary

By Lisa Lockheart

Teen Video Makers: Get Your Work on the Big Screen with the Teen YouTube Challenge

·         Rock Island Public Library Teen YouTube Challenge Video Night

·         Tuesday, Feb 20, 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street

07 Feb 2018

Experience Lifelong Learning and Entertainment at Rock Island Library this February

By Lisa Lockheart

[Rock Island, IL:] From a new morning movie series to a second helping of a popular local history program, the Rock Island Library is offering plenty of support for adult learning and entertainment this February.

19 Jan 2018

Free Presentation - How is Technology Changing Your Job?

By Lisa Lockheart

Explore the Influence of Technology on Jobs, with Rock Island Library Discussion

[Rock Island, IL:] Advances in the world of technology have extended far beyond the world of information technology. The Rock Island Public Library will host a free discussion on the impact of changing technology on careers on Wednesday, January 24.

18 Jan 2018

Dance Up Some Learning at the Hug-a-Book Dance Party

By Lisa Lockheart

[Rock Island, IL:] Kids and families have a chance to dance, build early learning skills, and get a free book, all with the Hug-A-Book Dance party at the Rock Island Public Library.

05 Jan 2018

Explore Local History with Two Events at Rock Island Library Next Week

By Lisa Lockheart

[Rock Island, IL:] Take a walk down memory lane with two free events next week at the Rock Island Public Library.

14 Nov 2017

Fancy Nancy Comes to Rock Island Library Nov. 15

By Lisa Lockheart

[Rock Island, IL:] It's a Splendiferous Christmas for Fancy Nancy, and she'll tell you all about it at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Rock Island Public Library.

Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse's Fancy Nancy will appear in the Downtown Library Children's Room, 401 19th Street, to read her book, Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas, and work on a craft with kids. The free event is for all ages.

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