23 Dec 2013

Happy Holidays - and a Sneak Peak at 2014

By R. I. Public Library

Happy Holidays from your Library!

"I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year." A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens

The staff of Rock Island Public Library wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, filled with good reading, good tidings & good health.

New Info - Community Partnerships at Your Library

Get Enrolled for Health Insurance! Walk-in one-on-one help sessions are available on the 2nd floor of the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street, on every Thursday, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Counselors from Genesis Health System will be on hand to help you sign up.

Learn Something New in 2014!

Did you get a new eReader or tablet under the tree? Did you notice it didn't come with a manual? Your library can help with new classes for 2014!

Library How-To: Download Books,

Learn how to use the Library's eBook and eAudiobook service OverDrive, to download books to your personal devices and computer. Registration is not required - the library does not supply devices.

Friday, Dec. 27, 2:00 pm,
Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street.

Library How-To: Download Magazines

Learn how to use the Library's downloading magazine service, Zinio, to download some of your favorite magazines to your computer or other personal device!

Tuesday, January 7th, 6:30 pm (Main Library)

Tuesday, February 4th, 6:30 pm (Main Library)

Using your iPad

Do you own an iPad and wish you knew more about it? Looking for tips on what to use it for? Head to the library for this session on using your iPad. You must bring your device with you. The Libray will not supply devices for use.

Thursday, January 9th, 2:30 pm (Main Library)

More Opportunities for Adults

Independent Movie Night for Adults - Thursday, Jan. 2 at 6:00 pm, Rock Island Main Library. Movie is "The Day I Saw Your Heart." In French with English subtitles.

In 2014, the Friends of the Library Big Book Sale returns to an every other month schedule. The first discount book sale of the year is Thursday, Feb. 6, from 9;00 am to 8:00 pm, at the Rock Island 30/31 Branch Library, 3059 30th Street.

Can't wait? You don't have to! The book sale room is open during regular branch hours. Stop by and pick up some great deals, anytime you are in the neighborhood.

Looking for something to do? Volunteers wanted! Stop by and talk to a Friends volunteer about helping out.

Begin Here for Fun from the Children's Library

Lego Block Club kicks off 2014 with a 4:00 pm program on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Main Library; Free building block fun for the kids! Sessions at 30/31 and Southwest Branch follow on the next two Wednesdays.

2014 also brings a full schedule of children's morning, evening and Saturday storytimes, a new monthly "crafternoon," a Friday movie, and a big Midwinters Knight read party and reading contest. Stay tuned for more details!

Get the Scoop on Hometown Teams

The second Community Meeting for Hometown Teams has been set, and you are invited. The Rock Island Library is seeking volunteers and partners to help implement the Hometown Teams national exhibit, and supporting programs and exhibits of local history, coming

to Rock Island in Sept. 2014.

To get involved, come to the meeting at the Rock Island Main Community Room on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, or call Project Coordinator Lisa Lockheart at 309-732-7303 or email her at the library.

Part of the exhibit will involve telling the stories of hometown teams from Rock Island and surrounding Illinois communities through local exhibits and free public programs.

Link to full story.

Take an Art Break!

Artist Bryan Cotton's one-man show, runs December 3
Cityscape by Bryan Cotton

through January 3 at the Rock Island Main Library. The 28-year-old Rock Islander specializes in ink and pen creations in architectural abstract illustrations, cityscapes, murals, cartoons, and still life perspectives. He primarily works in ink, but also creates in watercolors, marker, colored pencil and pastels. Stop by to see his work on the 2nd floor anytime during regular library hours.

Brainfuse Online Tutoring

Rock Island Library now offers Brainfuse, an online tutoring service that provides learning tools for learners from kindergarten through college, as well as adult learning tools for career, job searching and skill building.

The free service requires a Rock Island Library card.

To get started, click here!

Rock Island, Illinois > 309.732.7323 (READ) > www.rockislandlibrary.org

Rock Solid, Rock Island.

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