Genealogy Lunch and Learn: City Directories
our monthly Genealogy Lunch and Learn, where we delve deeper into family history topics; each month, we will explore a variety of topics to give you additional tools to find your ancestors; this month, we are learning about the value of city directories in genealogy research; fill in the 10 years between census reports or find residency records before 1950 by using city directories; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Genealogy Lunch and Learn: City Directories. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Twisted Tales of the Quad Cities: The Creepy Side
Jeff Adamson, owner of Twisted Tales of the Quad Cities and producer of Guys In Ties Improv, presents entertaining and strange histories tied to the Quad Cities Area; a presentation in the Community Connections series; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Twisted Tales of the Quad Cities: The Creepy Side. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Healing Relationships Through Art, Love and Ritual
led by Dr. Matthew Fox; our quest for community and communication culminates in ritual- the art of arts; there, we gather to give thanks, grieve and celebrate the communion of our sacred existence; $10; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Healing Relationships Through Art, Love and Ritual. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Morbid Curiosities: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
the master of Gothic horror comes from beyond the veil to talk with audiences about his life and share his best stories and poetry, including “The Masque of the Red Death” “The Raven,” and “The Tell Tale Heart"; performed by professional storyteller Darrin Crow; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Morbid Curiosities: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula
a gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questions/thoughts on the many ways death and dying touch our lives; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Getting Acquainted with Value Line
Value Line is a comprehensive financial resource covering current and historical market and economic data spanning thousands of U.S. companies, mutual funds, and other securities; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Getting Acquainted with Value Line. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Book Arts Academy: Paper Quilling
part of a hands-on workshop series offering community members an opportunity to learn more about book arts and their history, as well as how to create them; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Book Arts Academy: Paper Quilling. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. IDHS Home Visiting Informational Program
join us for an interactive session to learn more about the SAL Community Services IDEC Home Visiting Program, which provides no-cost, voluntary home visiting services to expectant parents and families with children up to age 5; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: IDHS Home Visiting Informational Program. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Designing the QC: Untold and Unusual Stories Part 2 -- Architects, Trends and Styles That Created Our Unique Sense of Place
part two of Ellen Shapley’s series stars three 20th century architects and one Hollywood “starlet,” all Davenport natives and all part of the QC’s rich architectural heritage; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Designing the QC: Untold and Unusual Stories Part 2 -- Architects, Trends and Styles That Created Our Unique Sense of Place. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Common Scams and How to Avoid Them
join the Rock Island Public Library as we host a presentation in conjunction with the Illinois State Attorney’s office about the most common scams targeting Illinois residents and how you can report them; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Common Scams and How to Avoid Them. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Death Cafe
people, often strangers, gather to eat treats, drink coffee, and discuss death; our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Death Cafe. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Meeting Yourself in Every Season
led by Kat Bucciantini; a guided exploration of the emotional and spiritual wisdom carried within the natural seasons; October - Fierce Beauty & Honest Fire; $35; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Meeting Yourself in Every Season. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Surviving the Parallel Holocaust
join us for a a powerful and important presentation with Sol Nayman; that 2.5 million Jews were murdered in the Soviet Union is not well known; this event is made possible through partnership between the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities and Rock Island Pubic Library; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Surviving the Parallel Holocaust. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Frieze Lecture Series: Snapshots of American Music
presented by Dr John Hildreth; this year’s Frieze Lectures will consider the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through four very different lenses; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Frieze Lecture Series: Snapshots of American Music. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Detention Pond Workshop
learn about your role in maintaining detention ponds at a workshop hosted by the City of Davenport; any property owners, businesses, realtors, and HOA’s in the Quad Cities area are responsible for managing stormwater detention practices to protect nearby properties; the workshop covers what a detention pond is and the responsibilities of maintaining this type of basin, including simple ways to reduce the nutrient loading, improving the pond habitat, and keeping this vital infrastructure in working condition; for more information, contact the City of Davenport at dpwnr@davenportiowa.com or 563-326-7923.
Event Title: Detention Pond Workshop. Venue: Davenport Police Facility.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Davenport Police Facility.
For more info visit www.riveraction.org. Virtual Event: The Expat Experience
for those who've wondered what lies beyond these borders on a semi-permanent basis; join our hybrid virtual event with the CEO of Expatsi.com to discuss what it is like as an American to live abroad; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Virtual Event: The Expat Experience. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Neil Dahlstrom
an "Evenings at Butterworth" program with Quad Citian Dahlstrom, who works at Fortune 100 company John Deere as the archivist and historian; he is a member of the Kitchen Cabinet, the Food and Agriculture Advisory Board at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, and Visit Quad Cities; for information, call 309-743-2700.
Event Title: Neil Dahlstrom. Venue: Butterworth Center.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Butterworth Center.
For more info visit www.butterworthcenter.com. Tree Education Session
the event is focused on proper tree maintenance and pruning techniques; the workshop will provide practical
guidance to help residents keep neighborhood trees healthy, safe, and thriving; for information, call 309-762-9190.
Event Title: Tree Education Session. Venue: Riverside Cemetery.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Riverside Cemetery.
For more info visit www.molinecdc.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. German Roots in the Quad Cities
Aaron Baker from the German American Heritage Center will talk about German American history in the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: German Roots in the Quad Cities. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Journeys to Ghana: Adventures of a Queen Mother
Monica Forrett, Professor and Director at St. Ambrose University, will present a program sponsored by the World Affairs Council of the QC (WACQC); free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Journeys to Ghana: Adventures of a Queen Mother. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Winter Home Safety
the East Moline Fire Department will covers topics such as carbon monoxide detectors, heating equipment, common safety misses, pets, and much more to help your family stay safe and warm all winter; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Winter Home Safety. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Rooting Out Poverty Book Club: A Conversation with Mayor Rayapati and Project NOW
join us as we welcome Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati and Project NOW professionals to discuss the Level Up program, a joint venture with money provided by the City of Moline and administered by Project NOW; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Rooting Out Poverty Book Club: A Conversation with Mayor Rayapati and Project NOW. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Frieze Lecture Series: Deism and Its Influence on America's Founders
presented by Dr. Eric Stewart; this year’s Frieze Lectures will consider the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through four very different lenses; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Frieze Lecture Series: Deism and Its Influence on America's Founders. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. An Evening with Stephen Graham Jones on the Social Roles of Horror
New York Times bestselling author Jones is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe of Montana; he has written more than 30 novels and collections, and he is best known for "The Only Good Indians" (2020), the Indian Lake Trilogy novels and "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter" (2025); followed by a Q&A session and book signing; free; for information, call 563-387-1357.
Event Title: An Evening with Stephen Graham Jones on the Social Roles of Horror. Venue: Luther College.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Luther College.
For more info visit luthercollege.vbotickets.com. Awaken to the Gospel
led by John Cooper; through New Testament Holy Spirit-inspired stories, we encounter people like us: searching, struggling, confused and longing for something more; like us, their experience of Jesus can be life-altering when they listen with their hearts; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Awaken to the Gospel. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 20th Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference and Next Gen Summit
Nov. 4 & 5; the Upper Mississippi Region faces an array of environmental challenges, from AI and tech infrastructure to agriculture and water quality; experts from the University of Iowa, American Water, USGS, and more, will tell you about how, as a community, we can achieve clean water for all, and provide the public health and safety information you should be most aware of; through efforts in long term quality monitoring, urban design, and hydroengineering, these leaders in their field will provide attendees with valuable and digestible answers to their most pressing questions; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 20th Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference and Next Gen Summit. Venue: Davenport RiverCenter.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Davenport RiverCenter.
For more info visit riveraction.org. What it Means to Serve God; Inspiration from the Life of Archbishop Fulton J. Scheen. A Servant of All
in this special program, reflecting on the life, works and thought of Archbishop Sheen, we have the opportunity to be led to a deeper relationship with God, providing us with inspiration and wisdom to serve all within our daily life; free-will offering; for information, call 309-283-2108.
Event Title: What it Means to Serve God; Inspiration from the Life of Archbishop Fulton J. Scheen. A Servant of All. Venue: Benet House Retreat Center - St. Mary Monastery.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Benet House Retreat Center - St. Mary Monastery.
For more info visit smmsisters.org. 20th Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference and Next Gen Summit
Nov. 4 & 5; the Upper Mississippi Region faces an array of environmental challenges, from AI and tech infrastructure to agriculture and water quality; experts from the University of Iowa, American Water, USGS, and more, will tell you about how, as a community, we can achieve clean water for all, and provide the public health and safety information you should be most aware of; through efforts in long term quality monitoring, urban design, and hydroengineering, these leaders in their field will provide attendees with valuable and digestible answers to their most pressing questions; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: 20th Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference and Next Gen Summit. Venue: Davenport RiverCenter.
Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Davenport RiverCenter.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Frieze Lecture Series: What Happened Here in 1776?
presented by Dr. Jane Simonsen; this year’s Frieze Lectures will consider the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through four very different lenses; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Frieze Lecture Series: What Happened Here in 1776? Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Trader Broes
train to be a wolf of Wall Street without spending a dime; we’ll get together to discuss strategies for success in the REAL stock market using simulated money at TradingView.com; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Trader Broes. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. A Conversation with Lucinda Williams
a conversation with legendary songwriter and 2026 Iowa City Songwriters Festival headliner Williams, moderated by Iowa City’s Hannah Bonner; free; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Event Title: A Conversation with Lucinda Williams. Venue: Englert Theatre.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Traditional Flute Making with Ho Chunk Elder William Quackenbush
participants who registered on November 6 will make their flutes and learn how to play them; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: Traditional Flute Making with Ho Chunk Elder William Quackenbush. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Traditional Flute Making with Ho Chunk Elder William Quackenbush
join William Quackenbush to learn about traditional flute making in Ho Chunk traditions; to register for the workshop, please e-mail EFMO_interpretation@nps.gov; the first 12 people to register will be accepted; these 12 people will select their sumac wood that evening; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: Traditional Flute Making with Ho Chunk Elder William Quackenbush. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Works Cited
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable atmosphere; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Works Cited. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Frieze Lecture Series: 250 Years of Book Banning
presented by Dr. Meg Gillette; this year’s Frieze Lectures will consider the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence through four very different lenses; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Frieze Lecture Series: 250 Years of Book Banning. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Book Arts Academy: Accordion Binding
part of a hands-on workshop series offering community members an opportunity to learn more about book arts and their history, as well as how to create them; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Book Arts Academy: Accordion Binding. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Restoring Balance in a Time of Crisis
led by Andy Douglas; be inspired to create more resilience in your lives and be moved to act to improve your community; we’ll build a caring, creative community around the idea of restoring balance in this time of crisis; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Restoring Balance in a Time of Crisis. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Death Cafe
people, often strangers, gather to eat treats, drink coffee, and discuss death; our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Death Cafe. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Meeting Yourself in Every Season
led by Kat Bucciantini; a guided exploration of the emotional and spiritual wisdom carried within the natural seasons; November - Grief, Composting & Transformation; $35; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Meeting Yourself in Every Season. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Tundra Swans of the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge
presentation with Steve Winter, wildlife biologist at the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge; afterward, participants can caravan with Steve up the Mississippi River to some of the best spots for observing tundra swans; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: Tundra Swans of the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula
a gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questions/thoughts on the many ways death and dying touch our lives; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Waiting in Hope: An Ignatian Advent Retreat in Daily Life Opening Session
online event led by Meg Foreman, Chad Roeber, and Ann LaBauve; for those who would like to spend time intentionally praying through Advent scriptures, and those who are curious about the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola; $85; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Waiting in Hope: An Ignatian Advent Retreat in Daily Life Opening Session. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Sunday, November 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Waiting in Hope: An Ignatian Advent Retreat in Daily Life Closing Session
online event led by Meg Foreman, Chad Roeber, and Ann LaBauve; for those who would like to spend time intentionally praying through Advent scriptures, and those who are curious about the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola; $85; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Waiting in Hope: An Ignatian Advent Retreat in Daily Life Closing Session. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, December 7, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Loving God, Loving Creation, Loving Science
led by Dr. Craig L. Nessan; develop a deeper spiritual commitment to loving creation; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Loving God, Loving Creation, Loving Science. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, December 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Book Arts Academy: Winter Cards with Amy Nielsen
part of a hands-on workshop series offering community members an opportunity to learn more about book arts and their history, as well as how to create them; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Book Arts Academy: Winter Cards with Amy Nielsen. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Meeting Yourself in Every Season
online event led by Kat Bucciantini; a guided exploration of the emotional and spiritual wisdom carried within the natural seasons; December - Stillness & Gestation; $35; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Meeting Yourself in Every Season. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Honoring Winter Solstice
led by Kathleen Collins; celebrate the meaning of the Solstice to deepen your spiritual life; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Honoring Winter Solstice. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, December 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, December 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Mondays; one-on-one assistance from a representative from Goodwill of the Heartland's Helms Career Center; no appointment or computer skills necessary; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, December 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Career and College Counseling
on Thursdays; receive assistance on: career guidance and assessments, college information and referrals, resumes, job searches, assistance accessing financial aid for college/training, and apprenticeship information; no appointment is necessary; free; for information, call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Career and College Counseling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org.