Little Movers Storytime
Mondays at 8:30 & 11am; 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 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 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 access to opportunities that promote school 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, September 29, 2025, 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, September 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
Mondays at 8:30 & 11am; 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 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Boba Tea Tasting Party
at 4:30 & 6pm; try out different flavors of boba tea and guess a mystery flavor; share your opinions and vote for your favorite while enjoying other fun activities; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Boba Tea Tasting Party. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Boba Tea Tasting Party
at 4:40 & 6pm; try out different flavors of boba tea and guess a mystery flavor; share your opinions and vote for your favorite while enjoying other fun activities; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Boba Tea Tasting Party. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
on Tuesdays; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterwards free play for the little ones; all ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
Tue. & Fri.; ages 0-5 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, September 30, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Girls Who Code
on Tuesdays; an after-school club for girls in 3rd-8th 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, September 30, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. PJ Storytime: Pumpkins
grab your PJs and come to our evening storytime; this week we’re exploring pumpkins with stories, songs, and some pumpkin painting; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: PJ Storytime: Pumpkins. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Teen Tuesday: Cooking Edition -- Making Caramel Sauce
recommended for ages 12-17; learn how to make your own caramel sauce; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Teen Tuesday: Cooking Edition -- Making Caramel Sauce. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
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 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
on Wednesdays; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones; all ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 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; ages 0-5 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 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. After School Kids Lab: Pipe Cleaner Spiders & Webs
create your own creepy, crawly spider using pipe cleaners; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: After School Kids Lab: Pipe Cleaner Spiders & Webs. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Plug & Play
on Wednesdays; for teens and tweens in grades 6 -12; a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room; play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Plug & Play. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Gaming
on Wednesdays; join us 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 1, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Sew Fun!: Eyeball Keychains
for ages 8-12; these creepy keychains are perfect to decorate bags or lanyards for the month of October; students will learn new hand sewing techniques to bring these little guys to life, and have the opportunity to add some freaky flair with new simple embroidery tips; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Sew Fun!: Eyeball Keychains. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Thursday, October 2, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Thursday, October 2, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Music & Movement
on Thursdays; a music-based program for kids ages 2 - 5; we'll be singing and dancing and exploring other musical activities with playtime after; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Music & MOvement. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Lapsit Storytime
on Thursdays; a special 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 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 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 2, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. StoryDance: Move and Groove with Books!
ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, music, and creative movement; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: StoryDance: Move and Groove with Books! Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Fun with 3D Pens: Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest
come for fun every week for elementary-age kids; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Fun with 3D Pens: Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Role Playing
on Thursdays; teens enjoy their favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Role Playing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Fan Club: K-Pop & J-Pop Edition
share your fandom love for all things K-pop and J-pop and make new friends; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Fan Club: K-Pop & J-Pop Edition. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Monster Society Presents: Poltergeists
for ages 8-12; an elite secret group whose goal is to educate about the things that go bump in the night; your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to first learn about a monster and then execute a craft pertaining to said monster; as always, should you or any of your fellow Society members be caught, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Monster Society Presents: Poltergeists. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Family Storytime: Sssnakes
recommended for ages 6-11; our scaly friends deserve some love, and we are going to give it to them; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Sssnakes. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Reading Assistance Dogs
children have the opportunity to read aloud to dogs from Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Reading Assistance Dogs. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Starry Night Storytime
picture books, rhymes, and a little bit of playtime just before bed; this event is for children age 3 and up with their families; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Starry Night Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Labors of Hercules Beal
a discussion of Gary D. Schmidt's book with the Big/Little Book Club, a book club for Littles (kids in 3rd-5th grade) and their Bigs (adults or older siblings) to read together; we will discuss the book and do some book-related crafts and activities; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Labors of Hercules Beal. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Friday, October 3, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Friday, October 3, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, October 3, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Stories @ Main
on Fridays; jump, shake, and shimmy the sillies; we’ll have stories, songs, and fun; all ages welcome, best for children ages 1 to 5; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Stories @ Main. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
Tue. & Fri.; ages 0-5 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 3, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Code Club
beginner coding club for tweens; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Code Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Saturday, October 4, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Saturday, October 4, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Craft Buddies: Frankenstein’s Monster
recommended for ages 0-5; join us and become a mad scientist as we create our own versions of Frankenstein’s Monster to kick of the Halloween season; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Craft Buddies: Frankenstein’s Monster. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. 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 4, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Kids Halloween Costume Swap
on Saturdays; donate a gently used children’s Halloween costume or come take a look through ours and take one home; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Kids Halloween Costume Swap. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Sunday, October 5, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Sunday, October 5, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Monday, October 6, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Monday, October 6, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 6, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
Mondays at 8:30 & 11am; 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 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 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 access to opportunities that promote school 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 6, 2025, 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 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
Mondays at 8:30 & 11am; 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 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Kids Craft Series: Polymer Clay Hot Dog Dachschund
hang out and learn to make something new; best suited to kids 7+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Kids Craft Series: Polymer Clay Hot Dog Dachschund. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Wizarding Club
ages 7-11 join us to celebrate all things wizarding world; activities will vary, but include trivia, crafts, snacks, and spells; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Wizarding Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Read-Aloud Stories with Mr. Haack
stop by the library for an evening Storytime unlike any other by the one and only retired school librarian, Mr. Haack; no ghosts, just giggles; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Read-Aloud Stories with Mr. Haack. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
on Tuesdays; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterwards free play for the little ones; all ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 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; ages 0-5 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 7, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Snap Circuits: Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown
come for fun every week for elementary-age kids; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Snap Circuits: Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Girls Who Code
on Tuesdays; an after-school club for girls in 3rd-8th 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 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Kids’ Advisory Board
for ages 7 and 10; KAB members will meet once a month with Ms. Emily and Mr. Joe to talk all things library; members will have the opportunity to share ideas for future children’s programs, make suggestions for items to add to library collections, and participate in service projects like making decorations or bulletin boards; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Kids’ Advisory Board. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Goosebumps Party
join us for a program about all things Goosebumps with games, crafts, and other activities; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Goosebumps Party. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Tuesday: T.A.B. Meeting
recommended for ages 12-17; join us to chat about all the inner workings of our library and give your input on events, books, and many other opportunities; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Teen Tuesday: T.A.B. Meeting. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. The Midnight Club
come prepared to thrill others with your macabre tales or be chilled by the frightening stories of your compatriots; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Midnight Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
on Wednesdays; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones; all ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch
toddlers can use all of their senses with hands-on art; we will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. After School Kids Lab: Halloween Lego Challenges
put your building skills to the test with these Halloween themed Lego challenges; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: After School Kids Lab: Halloween Lego Challenges. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Plug & Play
on Wednesdays; for teens and tweens in grades 6 -12; a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room; play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Plug & Play. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Kids Craft Series: Fall Wreaths
hang out and learn to make something new; best suited to kids 7+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Kids Craft Series: Fall Wreaths. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Lego Explorers
follow along with the story and complete building challenges to find out what happens next; 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 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Teen Gaming
on Wednesdays; join us 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 8, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Fandom Club: Movie Shrinky-Dinks
recommended for ages 12-17; join us as we chat about our favorite movies and create Shrinky-Dinks inspired by them; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Fandom Club: Movie Shrinky-Dinks. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Unusual Jobs: Meet a Secret Service Agent
find out about a fascinating career in the Secret Service; meet Secret Service Agent Talbot Berry, who's served seven different presidents and 20+ world leaders; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Unusual Jobs: Meet a Secret Service Agent. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Thursday, October 9, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Thursday, October 9, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Music & Movement
on Thursdays; a music-based program for kids ages 2 - 5; we'll be singing and dancing and exploring other musical activities with playtime after; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Music & MOvement. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Lapsit Storytime
on Thursdays; a special 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 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 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 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Snap Circuits: Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest
come for fun every week for elementary-age kids; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Snap Circuits: Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Role Playing
on Thursdays; teens enjoy their favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Role Playing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. English Language Learners Conversation Club
English language learners and ESL students of all ages can chat with volunteers to practice English in a relaxed, real-world environment; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: English Language Learners Conversation Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Ghost Portraits
make your very own framed ghost portrait; registration required for ages 6+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Ghost Portraits. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Twilight 20th Anniversary Trivia Night
answer movie or book-related questions to win snacks and stickers; the group with the most points wins the Twilight Superfan Trophy; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Twilight 20th Anniversary Trivia Night. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Creativity Lab: Pumpkin Painting
we are decorating pumpkins with paint and stickers; feel free to bring your own pumpkin to decorate; we will have a limited supply of pumpkins available to take but it will be first come first serve; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Creativity Lab: Pumpkin Painting. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Family Storytime: Unicorns
recommended for ages 6-11; we’ll explore these amazing mythical creatures with stories and myths from throughout tim; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Unicorns. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 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 9, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Friday, October 10, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Friday, October 10, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, October 10, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Stories @ Main
on Fridays; jump, shake, and shimmy the sillies; we’ll have stories, songs, and fun; all ages welcome, best for children ages 1 to 5; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Stories @ Main. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Toddler Kanopy Playtime
ages 0-PreK are invited to watch animated stories and other educational TV shows on the library’s free streaming service, Kanopy Kids, followed by playtime; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Toddler Kanopy Playtime. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Reading Buddies with Central High School
members of Girls Learn International from Central High School will be volunteering at the Eastern Library this Spring as Reading Buddies; they will be available to read stories with families or as listeners for kids who wish to practice their reading; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Reading Buddies with Central High School. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Saturday, October 11, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Saturday, October 11, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Imagination Station
this free event features PBS Kids costume characters, games, activities, music, art, and more; PBS characters attending include Rosie from Rosie's Rules, Curious George, Daniel Tiger, Xavier Riddle, Molly of Denali, Elinor from Elinor Wonders Why, and Carl from Carl the Collector; in addition to meeting their favorite PBS friends, kids can join Alina and Hamlet Being Bilingual Rocks! to get creative with art, music, and dance, and explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) with the QC Botanical Center’s Plant Discovery Bus, the WQAD's Beast weather vehicle, and the University of Illinois Extension 4H of Rock Island County; each PBS character will have their own station with fun activities, games, and resources to take home, all reinforcing the learning concepts of their specific program; attendees will also receive a free book from the WQPT PBS First Book program; capacity is limited and event registration is required.
Event Title: Imagination Station. Venue: Western Illinois University - Quad Cities, Riverfront.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Western Illinois University - Quad Cities, Riverfront.
For more info visit to.wqpt.org. Book Buddies: Sensory Session – Flying Creatures
recommended for ages 0-5; take to the skies as we explore any and all creatures that call the sky their home; from birds, mammals, dinosaurs, and even fish we’ll be reading stories about them all; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Book Buddies: Sensory Session – Flying Creatures. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.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 11, 2025, 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 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Slime Time: Halloween Edition w/ Airyn Simpson
join Miss Airyn on an art adventure as you make your own unique Halloween Slime to take home; registration opens October 1; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Slime Time: Halloween Edition w/ Airyn Simpson. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 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 11, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Krafty Kids: Spiders
recommended for ages 6-11; spin a web of your own and see how important spiders really are; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Krafty Kids: Spiders. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Teen Leadership Committee
members suggest and plan programming, advocate for the needs of young adults, and recommend titles. Plus, earn service learning hours; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Leadership Committee. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 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 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. She is a Haunting
a discussion of Trang Thanh Tran's book with the Teen Book Club, as well as a themed craft and snack; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: She is a Haunting. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Night Librarian
a discussion of Christopher Lincoln's graphic novel with the Kids Book Club; recommended for grades 4-6; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Night Librarian. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Sunday, October 12, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Sunday, October 12, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, October 12, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Monday, October 13, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Monday, October 13, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 13, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
Mondays at 8:30 & 11am; 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 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Kids Craft Series: Fall Wreaths
hang out and learn to make something new; best suited to kids 7+; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Kids Craft Series: Fall Wreaths. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Pre-K Prep Storytime
on Mondays; designed especially to give children access to opportunities that promote school 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 13, 2025, 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 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Homeschool Creator Club
join us for art and science adventures; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Homeschool Creator Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
Mondays at 8:30 & 11am; 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 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Doll Part Sculptures
make your own ominous sculpture using the library’s extensive supply of doll parts; for ages 8-19; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Doll Part Sculptures. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Dungeon Delvers
a new level of our Dungeons and Dragons program for 6th - 8th graders; this program is perfect for anyone who's ever wanted to try their hand at playing dungeons and dragons, or even running their own game with friends; if you're an established player, feel free to bring your own materials to our sessions, otherwise all other materials will be provided; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Dungeon Delvers. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
on Tuesdays; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterwards free play for the little ones; all ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 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; ages 0-5 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 14, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Homemade Bird Feeders: Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown
come for fun every week for elementary-age kids; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Homemade Bird Feeders: Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Girls Who Code
on Tuesdays; an after-school club for girls in 3rd-8th 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 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Paws to Read with QCCAN
boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Paws to Read with QCCAN. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. PJ Storytime: Zombies
join Miss Ashe and hold onto your brains as we enjoy some zombie stories, songs, and a fun take-home craft: Zombie Paper Plates; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: PJ Storytime: Zombies. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Teen Tuesday: Needle Felt Ghosts
recommended for ages 12-17; we will making little ghosts to help celebrate Halloween; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Teen Tuesday: Needle Felt Ghosts. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Twilight Trivia
celebrate the 20th anniversary of Twilight by competing in five rounds of five questions for great prizes; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Twilight Trivia. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Advisory Board Meeting
TAB Members volunteer, organize and participate in teen programming, and give their opinions on how to make the library awesome by attending monthly meetings and filling out online surveys; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Teen Advisory Board Meeting. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
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 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Walkers & Wigglers Storytime
on Wednesdays; we’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories; stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones; all ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Walkers & Wigglers Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 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; ages 0-5 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 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. After School Kids Lab: Origami Monster Bookmarks
create a Frankenstein or Dracula origami bookmark; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: After School Kids Lab: Origami Monster Bookmarks. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Plug & Play
on Wednesdays; for teens and tweens in grades 6 -12; a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room; play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Plug & Play. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. MagiKids by Weirdcards
attendants will be able to open several packs of Magic the Gathering cards, built their decks, and learn how to play; they will get to keep the cards they choose; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: MagiKids by Weirdcards. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Spooky Game Night: Ultimate Werewolf
like Among Us and Mafia, everyone gets a role card and must guess who the murderous werewolves are in your group…or get accused of being one; ages 8+ recommended; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Spooky Game Night: Ultimate Werewolf. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Teen Gaming
on Wednesdays; join us 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 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Kids Anime Club
watch anime, do a fun craft and talk with your fellow anime fans; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Kids Anime Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Thursday, October 16, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Thursday, October 16, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Music & Movement
on Thursdays; a music-based program for kids ages 2 - 5; we'll be singing and dancing and exploring other musical activities with playtime after; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Music & MOvement. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Lapsit Storytime
on Thursdays; a special 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 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 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 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. StoryDance: Move and Groove with Books!
ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30-minute sessions filled with stories, music, and creative movement; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: StoryDance: Move and Groove with Books! Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Homemade Bird Feeders: Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest
come for fun every week for elementary-age kids; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Homemade Bird Feeders: Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen Library Council
grades 6-12 are needed to give advice and feedback about library programs, materials, and services; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Library Council. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Role Playing
on Thursdays; teens enjoy their favorite role-playing games; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teen Role Playing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Write On: Kids Creative Writing Group
a group for kids in grades 3-6 to learn about creative writing, work on their writing skills, and share their works with others; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Write On: Kids Creative Writing Group. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 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 - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Da Vinci Kids
roll the dice as we create and explore Pablo Picasso and his work; 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 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Family Storytime: Skeletons & Bones
recommended for ages 6-11; we’ll be looking at the bones and the human skeletal system through stories, songs, and a craft; limited to the first 20 participants; Silvis Library card is not required; registration is not required; sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Family Storytime: Skeletons & Bones. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. 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; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Yoga and Stories. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Friday, October 17, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Friday, October 17, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, October 17, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Stories @ Main
on Fridays; jump, shake, and shimmy the sillies; we’ll have stories, songs, and fun; all ages welcome, best for children ages 1 to 5; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Stories @ Main. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Audiobook Club
listen to Gordon Korman's "Slugfest" as a group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Yoga and Stories. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Teen Advisory Group
help plan library events, work on community service projects, design promotional materials for the library, help us choose books and other items to buy, and enjoy free snacks; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Teen Advisory Group. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Teen After Hours Event
join us for a movie, roast marshmallows over a firepit, and enjoy a cool fall evening under the stars; we'll be watching a PG-13 movie, so viewer discretion is advised; in case of inclement weather, we'll be inside for pizza and games in the teen space; and since it is almost Halloween, expect some creepy fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Teen After Hours Event. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Saturday, October 18, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Saturday, October 18, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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 18, 2025, 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 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Kids Book Club
discuss a new book and do activities related to the book once a month; pick up your free book at the Youth Desk; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Kids Book Club. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Sunday, October 19, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Sunday, October 19, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge
thru Oct. 31; find out which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October; ages 11-19 can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at the Davenport Public Library; every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card; every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for a bean bag chair, a Cobbler the Blueberry Cow Plushie from Bright Bat, a curated book haul, or a sketchbook & pens combo; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge.
Monday, October 20, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film
thru Oct. 31; the QC Libraries invite ages 11-19 to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Teentober Contests; this year's theme is One of Us is Lying, and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films; all entries are due Oct. 31, 2025, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 13; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film.
Monday, October 20, 2025.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests
thru Oct. 31; for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing; you will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well; if you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 20, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
Mondays at 8:30 & 11am; 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 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 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 access to opportunities that promote school 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 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Pumpkin Party Storytime
we'll read pumpkin stories, sing and dance, and do a fun pumpkin craft; attendees will even be able to pick their own mini pumpkin to take home from our pumpkin patch; for ages 8-19; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Pumpkin Party Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 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 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Homeschool Hangout
ids of all ages are welcome to socialize with games and crafts at this homeschool-friendly event; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Homeschool Hangout. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Little Movers Storytime
Mondays at 8:30 & 11am; 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 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Middle School Anime Club
watch anime, do a fun craft and talk with your fellow anime fans; with fun learning experiences and awesome anime recommendations to add to your watch list; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Middle School Anime Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Spooky Fall Festival
a night of creepy fall crafts, games, snacks, and fun for those in grades 6-12; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Spooky Fall Festival. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com.