Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Library's Pop Open a Good Book winter reading contests for children, teens and adults continue through Saturday, Feb.28, and while you're reading, you can also pop-in for some free fun.
The Children's Department will offer free after school crafts at three locations next week. Children ages eight and up can make a pop-up dog card at 4:00 pm on Feb. 3 at the 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street, on Feb. 4 at the Main Library, 401 19th Street, and on Feb. 5 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Materials will be provided. The craft is free.
Other children's events next week include morning Toddler Tale storytimes at the 30/31, Southwest and Main Library branches, a "Read with Rover" program at the 30/31 Branch, and a Pajama Storytime, also at the 30/31 Branch. For details, please visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.
Upcoming programs for teens next week include a "Tape to Make It" program at 6:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the 30/31 Branch. Teens ages 12 to 18 will make crafts using colorful duct tape. Materials will be supplied.
Special events for adults include next week's Know Your Kindle Fire class at 6:00 pm on Feb 2 and the Know Your Android or Apple device class at 6:00 pm on Feb. 3. Both events are at the Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Participants should bring their devices to learn about basic features, settings, organizing apps and more.
The library will also show a free independent movie for adults at 5:30 pm on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Main Library. The monthly movie starts earlier than usual due to the film's running time. The unrated movie, which is set in Japan with English subtitles, includes popcorn and a discussion.
For more upcoming library events, visit library locations or the website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow Rock Island Library on Facebook or Twitter or call 309-732-READ (7323).
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