FRIEZE LECTURE SERIES WITH AUGUSTANA COLLEGE October 24, 31 & November 7, 14, Rock Island Public Library This series of four fascinating lectures by Augustana College faculty focuses on the legacy of the 1517 movement on intellectual thought, communication, privacy,...
SCIENCE OF STAR WARS December 16, Rock Island Public Library Join us to celebrate the science, yes science, of Star Wars! Fun projects for all ages. Get ready for Episode VIII with experiments and technologies that show how Star Wars...
On the 3rd Thursday of every month, one of our Rock Island small business owners will share their own entrepreneurial journey - how they got started and the path they took. Learn more about their product or services. Meet business...
An introduction to "retro video gaming" (aka games from the 80s and 90s), the Retro Gamers Club will give people a chance to learn about video game history, talk to other gamers, play retro games, and even swap and trade...
Kristin Bogdonas, extension educator, nutrition and wellness at the University of Illinois Extension office, will present a program on food waste and ways to reduce waste at home.
Monthly structured playgroup. Talk, sing, read and play your way to early literacy. For ages 3 and under.
The Quad City Botanical Center and Rock Island Public Library have teamed up to bring you Rain & Rainbows! This event features stories & science fun from the Hug-A-Book and KinderNature programs. Free admission for story time, songs, and crafts...
Bring your 3-5 year old to learn about nature, have a snack, and make a take-home craft. Please visit shop.qcgardens.com to reserve your spot.
Do you have a tech question? We'll help, by providing individualized assistance on technology, including questions about personal devices. Get help with e-mail, social media, internet, general questions, etc. Help offered on a first come, first served basis. Drop ins...
A night for teen anime watchers. Watch anime, enjoy Japanese snacks, and learn to write Japanese hiragana characters. Ages 12 to 18.