The Rock Island Public Library Children’s Department will host a virtual show-and-tell about pets via  Zoom at 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 25. Each participant will have time to share details about their pet, its name, and what makes it special. “Show and tell is a great way for kids to practice verbal skills and language, and pets are always a popular subject,” said Ranell Dennis, Rock Island Children’s Librarian. “Join us as a family to tell us what you love best about your pet.” The event is for children in kindergarten through 6th grades and their families. Registration is due... Read More

Got a cool kitten? A funky feline? A precious pussycat? QuadCities.com wants to feature your cat in our new It’s Caturday feature! Just send a picture of your pet with their name, your name, and a sentence or two about them and we’ll post their pic and story on QuadCities.com. Message your cat pics and info to Sean@QuadCities.com. And get ready to check out some cool cats and kittens every Caturday, er, Saturday,  on your site for fun, free, local entertainment and features, QuadCities.com!  Read More