QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
teens (ages 11-19) can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; prizes TBD and will chosen by the Teen Advisory Board; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 11, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 11, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, October 11, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, October 11, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Incredible Bats
meet a live bat and listen to a story; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Incredible Bats. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Friday, October 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Mini Mysteries: Leaves
stop into the Main Library, Eastern Branch, or Fairmount Branch and pick-up a fun science activity you can do at home; a free book provided by the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program will be available with the science kit; best for ages 3-7; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mini Mysteries: Leaves. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Stories @ Main
on Fridays; stories, songs, and fun for ages 1-5; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Stories @ Main. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
on Fridays; young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes, and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, October 11, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch
we welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs, and be reading leaders; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, October 11, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Tween Pumpkin Painting
paint a foam pumpkin that will last through the fall season; this is for kids in grades 4-8 and registration is required; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Tween Pumpkin Painting. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Friday, October 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
teens (ages 11-19) can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; prizes TBD and will chosen by the Teen Advisory Board; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, October 12, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. OWLT & About: Freight House Farmers' Market
cool off in the shade of our awning, check out books, learn about Davenport Public Library services, and much more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: OWLT & About: Freight House Farmers' Market. Venue: Freight House Farmer's Market.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Freight House Farmer's Market.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience
on Saturdays; a 15-minute storytime complete with books rhymes and songs followed by 30 minutes of imaginative playtime; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Pokémon Club
an opportunity for Pokémon enthusiasts ages 6-12 to battle, share, and play with each other; we’ll also discuss how to build and care for your collection; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Pokémon Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Lego Club
on Saturdays; enjoy a morning of free building; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Lego Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Teen Leadership Committee Meeting
Teen Leadership Committee (TLC) is a group of enthusiastic teenagers who collaborate with library staff to enhance services and programs; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Leadership Committee Meeting. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Read to a Dog
QC CAN's Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with their handler, to provide the environment needed to help children improve their reading skills; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Read to a Dog. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Craft Buddies: Pom Pom Spider Takeaways
ages 0-5 pick up a take home craft kit for these scary cute pom pom spiders; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org and call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Craft Buddies: Pom Pom Spider Takeaways. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Magnet Painting Takeaways
ages 6-11 pick up a take home craft kit and explore the magic of magnets and paint at home; it's a hands-on experience that's sure to spark your imagination and leave you with a work of art that's truly magnetic; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org and call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Magnet Painting Takeaways. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
teens (ages 11-19) can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; prizes TBD and will chosen by the Teen Advisory Board; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, October 13, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
teens (ages 11-19) can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; prizes TBD and will chosen by the Teen Advisory Board; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, October 14, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, October 14, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 14, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 14, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
at 9:30 & 10:45am; for kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Pre-K Prep Storytime
on Mondays; designed especially to give children to opportunities that promote success and build early literacy skills; in addition to stories, songs, and fingerplays, we'll engage in fun activities that help with letter and number recognition, sight words, counting, colors, and more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Pre-K Prep Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tales for Tots
on Mondays; an enriching activity time for children ages birth through three with an adult caregiver; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tales for Tots. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
at 9:30 & 10:45am; for kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Murder Mystery: Panic at the Library
between cake and wedding games, someone in the wedding party will not make it to the end of the reception; try to figure out who is the murderer; registration required; wedding guest attire is recommended, but not required; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen Murder Mystery: Panic at the Library. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, October 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
teens (ages 11-19) can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; prizes TBD and will chosen by the Teen Advisory Board; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Walkers and Wigglers Storytime
on Tuesdays; we'll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; all ages welcome, best for ages 18 months to 4 years; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers and Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
on Tuesdays; young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes, and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown
grades K-6 will be making Halloween characters out of toilet paper tubes; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Event: Weekly Teen Book Talk
on Tuesdays; check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian; just go to our Facebook page, or our Teen page, if you want to watch live; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Event: Weekly Teen Book Talk. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Girls Who Code
for girls in 3rd-5th grade who are interested in learning to code; the club is for beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Girls Who Code. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Dissection Gallery
join us for a unique evening of learning about animal biology with science educator Andrea Martinez; we'll be examining several different dissection specimens: if you're interested in anatomy and physiology (and maybe cutting into things wasn't your favorite part of previous dissection events), check this out; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Dissection Gallery. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Family Storytime: Ghosts
we’re exploring ghosts with stories, songs, and a fun take-home craft: Spooky Ice Cream Cones; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Ghosts. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. PNG Dissection: Sheep Eye & Brain
learn about animals through the dissection of a sheep eye and brain; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: PNG Dissection: Sheep Eye & Brain. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Tuesday: Mini Yarn Ghost Takeaways
pick up a takeaway kit for your very own mini yarn ghost masterpiece; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org and call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Teen Tuesday: Mini Yarn Ghost Takeaways. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
teens (ages 11-19) can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; prizes TBD and will chosen by the Teen Advisory Board; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
on Wed. & Thu.; ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
on Wednesdays; for ages 18 months to four years; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones and free coffee and tea for the grown-ups; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch
on Wednesdays; young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Time
on Wednesdays; teens and tweens in Grades 5-12 - join us every Wednesday after Moline schools dismiss for games and activities in the Teen Corner; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Time. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Young Adult Role Playing
on Wednesdays; come play your favorite role-playing games; whether you're a bard or an orc, there's always an exciting adventure waiting for you; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Young Adult Role Playing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Lego Club
flex your building skills with a new challenge each week, or just practice with some free-build time; this program is best suited to elementary-aged kids free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Lego Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teen Time Plus: Gaming
play PS4, Wii, Xbox, Switch, and tabletop games in the Second Floor Program room; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Time Plus: Gaming. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Lego Explorers
complete building challenges to find out what happens next in the story; all creations are put up on our Lego Display shelf for the month; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Lego Explorers. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Teen Gaming
on Wednesdays; pop in for gaming on the Switch, playing Roblox on a laptop, or trying to make one of our older gaming systems work (Miss Amber says “Good luck to you on that"); tabletop gaming and D&D campaigns also welcome; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen Gaming. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Kids Anime Club
a fun program where you don't have to read the same thing everyone else is reading,just come to watch anime, do a fun craft, and talk with your fellow anime fans; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Kids Anime Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch
families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
teens (ages 11-19) can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; prizes TBD and will chosen by the Teen Advisory Board; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
on Thursdays; for kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup; join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Lapsit Storytime
on Thursdays; storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups; emphasis will be on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Lapsit Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
on Wed. & Thu.; ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Sewing Fun
teens and school-age children sew a journal/art organizer; supplies provided, presented by MooreDivahs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Sewing Fun. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest
grades K-6 will be making Halloween characters out of toilet paper tubes; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Library Council
students in grades 6-12 are needed to give advice and feedback about Library programs, materials, and services; a great way to learn about volunteer opportunities and to hang out with friends; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Library Council. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Cat Kid Comic Club
create and share your own comics, just like Li’l Petey; every comic club we’ll brainstorm some ideas and create new comics; we’ll talk about the stories we’ve created and share our stories over snacks; this program is designed for Cat Kids ages 7 to 11; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Cat Kid Comic Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. CreaTEEN Crafts: Ghosts in a Jar
registration required; join us in crafting ghosts in jars; ages 8+ are recommended for minor hot glue use; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: CreaTEEN Crafts: Ghosts in a Jar. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Da Vinci Kids
make your own catapult; for ages 3 - 6 with an adult; all craft supplies will be provided; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Da Vinci Kids. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Read to a Dog
QC CAN's Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with their handler, to provide the environment needed to help children improve their reading skills; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Read to a Dog. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Yoga and Stories
experience your favorite stories, told along with yoga poses; bring your mat or use one of ours; best for ages 3-10; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Yoga and Stories. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 18, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, October 18, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, October 18, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Bilingual Stories @ Main
on Fridays; co-hosted by Mister Joe and Ms.Sara; it’s everything you would expect in a storytime, featuring both English and Spanish; this program is designed for Spanish or English speakers ages 1 to 5, but all are welcome; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Bilingual Stories @ Main. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Mini Mathematicians: Fly or Crawl
stop into the Main Library, Eastern Branch, or Fairmount Branch and pick-up a fun math activity you can do at home; each month we’ll offer a different math craft, activity, or game available for pick-up (while supplies last); a free book provided by the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program will be available with the math kit; best for ages 3-7; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mini Mathematicians: Fly or Crawl. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Mini Mathematicians: Fly or Crawl
stop into the Main Library, Eastern Branch, or Fairmount Branch and pick-up a fun math activity you can do at home; a free book provided by the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program will be available with the science kit; best for ages 3-7; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mini Mathematicians: Fly or Crawl. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Stories @ Main
on Fridays; stories, songs, and fun for ages 1-5; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Stories @ Main. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
on Fridays; young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes, and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, October 18, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Movie Night
celebrate Halloween with an after-hours movie night at the library; enjoy popcorn and soda while we watch Hocus Pocus in the Quad; PJs or Halloween costumes are encouraged; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Movie Night. Venue: Veterans Memorial Park.
Friday, October 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Veterans Memorial Park.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Imagination Station
sessions from 9-11am & noon-2pm; in addition to visits with their favorite PBS characters, kids will be able to read alongside therapy dogs, get creative with art, music, and dance, and explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM); additionally, each attendee will receive a free book.
Event Title: Imagination Station. Venue: Western Illinois University - Quad Cities, Riverfront.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Western Illinois University - Quad Cities Riverfront.
For more info visit wqpt.org. Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience
on Saturdays; a 15-minute storytime complete with books rhymes and songs followed by 30 minutes of imaginative playtime; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Spooky Species: Ages 4-5
your child will have the opportunity to learn about our animals, their adaptations, and how zookeepers provide a variety of enrichment for them tailored to the seasons; requires an adult to attend with your child; $12-15; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Spooky Species: Ages 4-5. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Full STEAM Ahead: Ghost Rockets
hop on the train of learning, because we’re going Full STEAM Ahead; the library is a bit haunted right now, so for this experiment we’ll go outside for some Ghost Rockets; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Full STEAM Ahead: Ghost Rockets. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Lego Club
on Saturdays; enjoy a morning of free building; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Lego Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Imagination Station
sessions from 9-11am & noon-2pm; in addition to visits with their favorite PBS characters, kids will be able to read alongside therapy dogs, get creative with art, music, and dance, and explore the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM); additionally, each attendee will receive a free book.
Event Title: Imagination Station. Venue: Western Illinois University - Quad Cities, Riverfront.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Western Illinois University - Quad Cities Riverfront.
For more info visit wqpt.org. Spooky Species: Ages 6-9
your child will have the opportunity to learn about our animals, their adaptations, and how zookeepers provide a variety of enrichment for them tailored to the seasons; $16-20; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Spooky Species: Ages 6-9. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Haunted Hay Day
this event will feature Colbrese Petting Zoo, pumpkin painting, face painting, Trunk or Treat, and kids' games; the activities at this event are entirely free, and food and drinks will be available for sale from River Cities Rotary and Pulse 84; come in costume to be entered in a prize drawing; for information, call 309-523-3440.
Event Title: Haunted Hay Day. Venue: River Valley District Library.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
River Valley District Library.
For more info visit www.rivervalleylibrary.org. Pumpkin Party
pumpkins, scarecrows, and crafts to celebrate the season; try for a chance to win a pumpkin from our patch as you participate in our exciting Pumpkin Walk; enjoy spiced cider, make some fun fall crafts, and take plenty of pictures at our photo station; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Read to a Dog. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Spooky Species: Ages 10-13
your child will have the opportunity to learn about our animals, their adaptations, and how zookeepers provide a variety of enrichment for them tailored to the seasons; $16-20; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Spooky Species: Ages 10-13. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Trunk or Treat
35 businesses/organizations will host trunks and give away candy; the first 1000 kids will receive a goody bag and a comic; hot dogs, popcorn, and bottled water will be provided to the first 1500 guests - including adults; don’t forget to stop by the spooky selfie station before you leave; prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and trunks. free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org and call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Trunk or Treat. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, October 21, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 21, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 21, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
at 9:30 & 10:45am; for kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 21, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Pre-K Prep Storytime
on Mondays; designed especially to give children to opportunities that promote success and build early literacy skills; in addition to stories, songs, and fingerplays, we'll engage in fun activities that help with letter and number recognition, sight words, counting, colors, and more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Pre-K Prep Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, October 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tales for Tots
on Mondays; an enriching activity time for children ages birth through three with an adult caregiver; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tales for Tots. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, October 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
at 9:30 & 10:45am; for kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 21, 2024, 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. PJ Party Storytime: It's Fall
put on your PJJs and join us in the Children's Program Room and get ready to enjoy the leaves changing colors and the weather getting cooler; let's read stories and sing songs about fall; geared toward children age 3 and up with their families; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: PJ Party Storytime: It's Fall. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Storytime in the Park
enjoy an outdoor storytime at Veterans Memorial Park; in the event of inclement weather storytime will be cancelled; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Storytime in the Park. Venue: Veterans Memorial Park.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Veterans Memorial Park.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Walkers and Wigglers Storytime
on Tuesdays; we'll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; all ages welcome, best for ages 18 months to 4 years; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers and Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
on Tuesdays; young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes, and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown
grades K-6 will be making Jack-O-Lanterns; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Event: Weekly Teen Book Talk
on Tuesdays; check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian; just go to our Facebook page, or our Teen page, if you want to watch live; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Event: Weekly Teen Book Talk. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Girls Who Code
for girls in 3rd-5th grade who are interested in learning to code; the club is for beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Girls Who Code. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Anime Takeover! Presents: The Promised Neverland
bring yourself (and the kids) and join us as we watch Japanese Animation, have snacks, and socialize with others interested in Anime; content will be rated PG13/TV14 (or international equivalent); content provided courtesy of CrunchyRoll; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Anime Takeover! Presents: The Promised Neverland. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Family Storytime: Vampires
we’re exploring vampires with stories, songs, and a fun take-home craft: Lollipop Vamps; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Vampires. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Ghostly Night
Halloween fun and spooky activities for school-aged kids; costumes encouraged; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Ghostly Night. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
on Wed. & Thu.; ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
on Wednesdays; for ages 18 months to four years; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones and free coffee and tea for the grown-ups; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch
on Wednesdays; young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Time
on Wednesdays; teens and tweens in Grades 5-12 - join us every Wednesday after Moline schools dismiss for games and activities in the Teen Corner; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Time. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Young Adult Role Playing
on Wednesdays; come play your favorite role-playing games; whether you're a bard or an orc, there's always an exciting adventure waiting for you; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Young Adult Role Playing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Teen Time Plus: Arts and Crafts - Cemetariums
we will make cemetariums using clay, plastic jars, and other craft supplies; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Time Plus: Arts and Crafts - Cemetariums. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Among Us: Murder Mystery Game
inspired by such games as Ultimate Werewolf and Mafia, we’ll be using cards to give everyone a role: Crew Member, Imposter, or something new; work together to save or eliminate your teammates; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Among Us: Murder Mystery Game. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Teen Gaming
on Wednesdays; pop in for gaming on the Switch, playing Roblox on a laptop, or trying to make one of our older gaming systems work (Miss Amber says “Good luck to you on that"); tabletop gaming and D&D campaigns also welcome; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen Gaming. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Sensitive Halloween Party
this special Halloween event is for autistic children or those with sensory processing difficulties who may find our other Halloween programs overwhelming; games, crafts, and Halloween fun! For preschool age and up with an adult; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Sensitive Halloween Party. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Lapsit Storytime
on Thursdays; storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups; emphasis will be on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Lapsit Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Monster Mash @ Main
for ages 3-6; you’ll marvel at our monster stories and songs; you’ll be amazed by our monster crafts and games; you’ll be astonished by our cauldron punch; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Monster Mash @ Main. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Preschool Halloween Party
Halloween stories, games, activities, and treats for children ages 3-5 and their adult; siblings and costumes welcome; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Preschool Halloween Party. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
on Wed. & Thu.; ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Magic the Gathering
socialize and game with other teens while playing Magic the Gathering; bring your own deck, or build one from our collection; teens only (ages 11-19) and all gaming is teen-led; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Magic the Gathering. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Lazy Crafternoons: Witch Paintbrush Gnome
pre-registration is required; celebrate the spooky season with a not-so-scary craft: Witch Paintbrush Gnomes; ages 8+ is recommended for minor hot glue use; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Lazy Crafternoons: Witch Paintbrush Gnome. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Family Storytime: Monsters
ages 6-11 make paper plate monsters and listen to stories; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org and call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Monsters. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Tales for Tots
on Mondays; an enriching activity time for children ages birth through three with an adult caregiver; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tales for Tots. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 25, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, October 25, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, October 25, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Bilingual Stories @ Main
on Fridays; co-hosted by Mister Joe and Ms.Sara; it’s everything you would expect in a storytime, featuring both English and Spanish; this program is designed for Spanish or English speakers ages 1 to 5, but all are welcome; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Bilingual Stories @ Main. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Mini Movers: Monster Making
stop into the Main Library, Eastern Branch, or Fairmount Branch and pick-up a fun movement based activity you can do at home; each month we’ll offer a different movement based craft, activity, or game available for pick-up (while supplies last); a free book provided by the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program will be available with the math kit; best for ages 3-7; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mini Movers: Monster Making. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Mini Movers: Monster Making
stop into the Main Library, Eastern Branch, or Fairmount Branch and pick-up a fun movement-based activity you can do at home; a free book provided by the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program will be available with the science kit; best for ages 3-7; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Mini Movers: Monster Making. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Stories @ Main
on Fridays; stories, songs, and fun for ages 1-5; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Stories @ Main. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Halloween Party Storytime
young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy our Halloween storytime; storytime will be followed by Halloween activites and crafts; don't forget to wear your costume; for ages 0 - 5 years old; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Halloween Party Storytime. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, October 25, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Toddler Time
visit Miss Ashe’s Storytime aimed towards ages 0-PreK; there will be stories, songs, and a fun sensory playtime activity; we’ll be having sensory fun with a witch’s potion; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Toddler Time. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Friday, October 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch
we welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs, and be reading leaders; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, October 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience
on Saturdays; a 15-minute storytime complete with books rhymes and songs followed by 30 minutes of imaginative playtime; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Child's Play | Create : Explore : Experience. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Lego Club
on Saturdays; enjoy a morning of free building; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Lego Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Teen Writing Workshop
join us for an afternoon of crafting stories with Ryan Collins from the Midwest Writing Center; explore different prompts and get creative at this event for young writers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Teen Writing Workshop. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. First Responders Day Celebration
ages 6-11 experience stories of bravery read by our local first responders, enjoy hands-on crafts, make thank you cards, and enjoy delicious refreshments free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org and call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: First Responders Day Celebration. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Daytime Spooktacular
kids can enjoy trick or treating through the library haunted house; this will not be scary, and kids are encouraged to wear their costumes and bring a bag for candy; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Daytime Spooktacular. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Teen Leadership Committee Meeting
Teen Leadership Committee (TLC) is a group of enthusiastic teenagers who collaborate with library staff to enhance services and programs; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Leadership Committee Meeting. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Thin Air
teens are welcome to join us for a lively discussion of Kellie M. Parker's book with the Teen Book Club; enjoy snacks and get to know other teen readers; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Thin Air. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, October 28, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 28, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 28, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
at 9:30 & 10:45am; for kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 28, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Pre-K Prep Storytime
on Mondays; designed especially to give children to opportunities that promote success and build early literacy skills; in addition to stories, songs, and fingerplays, we'll engage in fun activities that help with letter and number recognition, sight words, counting, colors, and more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Pre-K Prep Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, October 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tales for Tots
on Mondays; an enriching activity time for children ages birth through three with an adult caregiver; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tales for Tots. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, October 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
at 9:30 & 10:45am; for kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 28, 2024, 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Young Adventurer's Club
students in 3rd - 5th Grade are invited to play Dungeons and Dragons at the library with us; this session will have limited materials available, so we encourage any who have their own dice and pencils at home to bring them to this program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Young Adventurer's Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 28, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Chocolate Tasting
milk chocolate, dark chocolate, salty chocolate, spicy chocolate, chocolate with pop rocks… Miss Amber wants you to try them all; try a variety of different chocolates and learn a morsel about the production of one of the world’s most popular foods; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen Chocolate Tasting. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, October 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Walkers and Wigglers Storytime
on Tuesdays; we'll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; all ages welcome, best for ages 18 months to 4 years; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers and Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
on Tuesdays; young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes, and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown
grades K-6 will be making Jack-O-Lanterns; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Event: Weekly Teen Book Talk
on Tuesdays; check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian; just go to our Facebook page, or our Teen page, if you want to watch live; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Event: Weekly Teen Book Talk. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Girls Who Code
for girls in 3rd-5th grade who are interested in learning to code; the club is for beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Girls Who Code. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Family Storytime: Witches
we’re exploring witches with stories, songs, and a fun take-home craft: Coffee Filter Crystal Balls; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Witches. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Teen Tuesday: Mini Pumpkin Decorating
decorate mini pumpkins at the library; don't miss out on the chance to add some autumn magic to your space; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org and call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Teen Tuesday: Mini Pumpkin Decorating. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2024 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is The Elements and teens can enter their writing, art, performance, and videos; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2024, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum's Theater on Thursday, November 14; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Video, Performance, Art & Writing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Contests
thru Oct. 31; teens can create a video, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2024 theme: "The Elements"; participants can work on their own or in teams of up to five members, and can submit only one entry per contest category; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge
free; read 250 minutes to earn a prize and an entry for a $25 Amazon gift card; read at least 1000 minutes to be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; open to Quad City Area ages 11-19; pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
on Wed. & Thu.; ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Preschool Storytime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
on Wednesdays; for ages 18 months to four years; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones and free coffee and tea for the grown-ups; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch
on Wednesdays; young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Time
on Wednesdays; teens and tweens in Grades 5-12 - join us every Wednesday after Moline schools dismiss for games and activities in the Teen Corner; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Time. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Young Adult Role Playing
on Wednesdays; come play your favorite role-playing games; whether you're a bard or an orc, there's always an exciting adventure waiting for you; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Young Adult Role Playing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Lego Club
flex your building skills with a new challenge each week, or just practice with some free-build time; this program is best suited to elementary-aged kids free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Lego Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teen Time Plus: Arts and Crafts - Sugar Skull Rocks
we will make Sugar Skull painted rocks and talk about the Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Time Plus: Arts and Crafts - Sugar Skull Rocks. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Coco and Crafts
celebrate Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, with us; there will be popcorn and crafts to enjoy as we watch the movie Coco; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Coco and Crafts. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Teen Gaming
on Wednesdays; pop in for gaming on the Switch, playing Roblox on a laptop, or trying to make one of our older gaming systems work (Miss Amber says “Good luck to you on that"); tabletop gaming and D&D campaigns also welcome; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen Gaming. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tween Upcycled Ghost Paintings
add ghosts and other creatures to an old painting; there will be a variety of pre-printed paintings that you can repurpose into a spooky masterpiece; registration is required, this is for kids in grades 4-8; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Tween Upcycled Ghost Paintings. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com.