It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Painting Parties, Cake At RIBCO, Spicy Comedy And More In This Week’s FUN10!Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. FUN10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week... Read More

Mark your calendars for July 5, the first Tuesday of the month, for a book sale from 10 am to 1:00 pm at our Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road! Fill one of our paper bags with library and donated items that need a new home for a donation (or, buy a library tote for $3.) You decide the donation. Cash or check only. This special sale, at our Southwest Branch only, will repeat monthly on the first Tuesday at 10:00 am. Our thanks to Milan-Blackhawk Area Library District board member Tari Weeks for getting this going. If you’re interested in helping with future book sale events, let Tari... Read More

Absolute Science will present two “Fire & Ice” live science shows on Monday, June 27 at the Rock Island Public Library Downtown and Southwest locations. The first show starts at 10:30 am in the Community Room of the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. A second, identical presentation is offered at 1:00 pm at the Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road, Rock Island. Both shows are for kids of all ages and their parents or caregivers. The live demonstrations feature chemical reactions involving fire, smoke, and ice, and are presented by Absolute Science, an area leader in interactive and entertaining... Read More

Progress continues to establish a new Rock Island Public Library (RIPL) branch inside the future Two Rivers YMCA facility at 2715 30th Street in Rock Island, including the announcement of an official name. The RIPL Board of Trustees has officially voted to name the future location as the Watts-Midtown Branch. The name was chosen to honor the enduring support shown to the library by the late Lorene Evans Watts, and her son, Eudell Watts, III, as former and current members of the library board. Watts was honored by the Library and the Rock Island Public Library Foundation at their recent Food for... Read More

Drop in June 1 anytime between 4:00 pm and 6:30 pm for our Read Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Kickoff at the Quad City Botanical Center!  Here’s a sample of the ALL AGES fun we have planned: Sign up for our free Summer Reading Challenge, and get your official Summer Reading Registration Patch Pick up a free kids summer badge book, with ideas to help your school age kids keep reading all summer long Get a Summer Reader yard sign, and tell the world you’re in Camp iRead! Browse activities and crafts for all ages from RIPL, Quad City Botanical Center, Rock Island Parks, Metro, Nahant... Read More

The Rock Island Library’s “Camp iRead” summer activities and all-ages reading challenge offers more than 118 opportunities to read, learn, and have fun beyond the beaten path. Available options cover all ages, and include camp-themed craft kits, in-person events at libraries, movie showings, library outreach around town, and chances to explore new interests. Full details on all the Camp iRead fun to be had this summer will be available at the Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Kickoff, Wednesday, June 1 from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island. “We’re... Read More

Summer Reading and Events Are Coming! From a special kickoff for all ages at the Quad City Botanical Center on June 1 to special events for campers of all ages, Rock Island Public Library is the place for summer fun! For a heads up on what we’re planning, open (or pick up) our Summer Guide Newsletter, or  check our events calendar.  Details about our Summer Reading Challenge  for ALL ages are linked on our website under About/News & Updates. Choose the linked feature (look for the image above) from our homepage for fast access. Though the Beanstack app is... Read More

Rock Island Public Library is offering its final Spice Club program this month! Spice Club, May 12 at 5:30 pm, online. Sign up to get your own spice sample of Amchur or Amchoor (also known as mango powder) and a set of recipes to try. (PS: The garlic-ginger chicken with mint is delicious!) This is the last Spice Club of the 2022 season, so come see what you’ve been missing and try something new. Seats still available!  Read More

Rock Island Public Library is offering its final Spice Club program this month! Spice Club, May 12 at 5:30 pm, online. Sign up to get your own spice sample of Amchur or Amchoor (also known as mango powder) and a set of recipes to try. (PS: The garlic-ginger chicken with mint is delicious!) This is the last Spice Club of the 2022 season, so come see what you’ve been missing and try something new. Seats still available!  Read More

Register now for Summer Art Club & Summer Math Clubs! These 5-week programs lead your child through the natural wonders of art and math through in-person sessions at our Downtown Library. Summer Art Club: 2:00 pm, June 7-July 12, Downtown Library, with Gloria Burlinggame. In-person art returns, for kids entering 3rd through 9th grades. Join Miss Glo to take a look at animals you might see in the park, many from this neck of the woods. Look at book illustrations, sketch from models, and use a different art material each week to create your own masterpiece! Camp Math Club: 3:15 pm, June 7-July... Read More