Fact and Fiction Surrounding Hemp-Based Cannabinoids w/ Dr. Cathy Rosenbaum
from miracle cure to confusing labels, hemp-based cannabinoids are widely available but surrounded by misinformation; aholistic clinical pharmacist breaks down fact & fiction, and how to navigate a market of mixed messages; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Fact and Fiction Surrounding Hemp-Based Cannabinoids w/ Dr. Cathy Rosenbaum. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Friday, September 18, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. No One Taught Us How to Forgive
led by Kathleen Collins; forgiveness offers significant mental and physical health benefits, including lower blood pressure, improved heart health, reduced anxiety, and better sleep; by letting go of grudges, individuals experience less chronic stress, enhanced immune function, and increased self-esteem; it fosters healthier relationships and emotional healing; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: No One Taught Us How to Forgive. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit tpr.retreatportal.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, September 19, 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, September 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. En la cocina con Catalina: Tres Leches
join us for an evening cooking class with Catalina! We will be learning how to make Tres Leches Cake; everyone will receive a copy of the recipe. Samples will be available to try; this is a bilingual program presented in English and Spanish; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: En la cocina con Catalina: Tres Leches. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Accelerate VQC: How Cycling and E-Bikes Create Community
join Visit Quad Cities for a discussion featuring Lyft Urban Solutions and explore how biking infrastructure and shared mobility programs are helping communities become more connected, livable, and visitor-friendly; learn how global trends in cycling and bikeshare innovation could help shape the future of the Quad Cities.
Event Title: Accelerate VQC: How Cycling and E-Bikes Create Community. Venue: Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. ADHD in Adults
Grant Zimmerman from Vera French Community Mental Heatlh will discuss ADHD (or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder); topics will include how to recognize signs and symptoms and how to live well with this disorder; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: ADHD in Adults. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Rooted: The Invitation of Science, Nature and Spirit
led by Kim Novak; take this time and space to consider the ways that science, nature and spirit invite us to listen, wander, shed, un-see, relate, speak and grow in ways that keep us “co-creating” throughout our lives, even in times fraught with dis-ease; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Rooted: The Invitation of Science, Nature and Spirit. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Jelly and Bread-Making with Matt
led by Matt Rissler; learn the art of jelly and bread-making, a fun way to enjoy life's simple pleasures; $35; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Jelly and Bread-Making with Matt. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Understanding Medicare for 2027
the class breaks down the basics, clarifies confusing terms, and helps you understand your coverage options; learn how Medicare works, what it covers, and any updates to Medicare for 2027 so you can make informed decisions about your healthcare; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Understanding Medicare for 2027. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
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, September 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Know Before You Ride
if you have an an e-bike, e-scooter, or e-moto, join the Police Department and Parks & Recreation to learn all you need to know about riding safely and respectfully while following the rules of the road; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Know Before You Ride. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. David Epstein
the New York Times bestselling author will give a lecture about the value of a liberal arts education; held in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall on campus; $10; for information, call 563-387-1417.
Event Title: David Epstein. Venue: Luther College.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Luther College.
For more info visit luthercollege.vbotickets.com. Mississippi Spoon Gallery Tour
join Mississippi Spoon Gallery founder and president Cammie Pohl for a special tour of this unique Quad Cities museum. Meet at the gallery (902 E River Drive in Davenport) a few minutes before 10am; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Mississippi Spoon Gallery Tour. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Works Cited
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable atmosphere; we will discuss Nichols, J. (2026). Independents’ Day. Nation, 323(2), 34–39, and Abramsky, S. (2026). The Democracy Defenders. Nation, 323(2), 28–33.; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Works Cited. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, September 26, 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, September 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. A Behind-the-Scenes Look at BPL
celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month with a behind-the-scenes look at the library; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at BPL. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Designing the Quad Cities: Untold and Unusual Stories, Part 1
embark on an engaging journey with architectural historian Ellen Shapley as she takes us from the enchanting entrance of a storybook cottage, known for its heartwarming history and masterful but “drunk” brickwork design, to the reflective Carrara glass of the 1930s and '40s, which modernized our 19th-century buildings and still shines today; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Designing the Quad Cities: Untold and Unusual Stories, Part 1. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Fall Tea Blending
join us for a discussion about tea, and at the end of the program, you will be able to blend your own tea; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Fall Tea Blending. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Retirement University Part 1: Tax Planning in Retirement
Jaime Ragins will help you to understand the options you have for Social Security and Medicare; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Retirement University Part 1: Tax Planning in Retirement. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Understanding Medicare for 2027
the class breaks down the basics, clarifies confusing terms, and helps you understand your coverage options; learn how Medicare works, what it covers, and any updates to Medicare for 2027 so you can make informed decisions about your healthcare; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Understanding Medicare for 2027. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. CornCon 12: The 12 Chaos Monkeys of Cyber
thru Oct. 3; the annual cybersecurity conference featuring 60 speakers, the CISO Executive Summit, trainings, expo villages, competitions, and more; all infosec topics will be covered.
Event Title: CornCon 12: The 12 Chaos Monkeys of Cyber. Venue: Davenport RiverCenter.
Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Davenport RiverCenter.
For more info visit corncon.net. 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 1, 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, October 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. CornCon 12: The 12 Chaos Monkeys of Cyber
thru Oct. 3; the annual cybersecurity conference featuring 60 speakers, the CISO Executive Summit, trainings, expo villages, competitions, and more; all infosec topics will be covered.
Event Title: CornCon 12: The 12 Chaos Monkeys of Cyber. Venue: Davenport RiverCenter.
Friday, October 2, 2026.
Davenport RiverCenter.
For more info visit corncon.net. Wellness and Relationships with Nature + Forest Therapy
led by Emelia Sautter; you deserve this time and space to slow down and connect with your interior self (inner nature) and the beautiful land around you; $35; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Wellness and Relationships with Nature + Forest Therapy. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. CornCon 12: The 12 Chaos Monkeys of Cyber
thru Oct. 3; the annual cybersecurity conference featuring 60 speakers, the CISO Executive Summit, trainings, expo villages, competitions, and more; all infosec topics will be covered.
Event Title: CornCon 12: The 12 Chaos Monkeys of Cyber. Venue: Davenport RiverCenter.
Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Davenport RiverCenter.
For more info visit corncon.net. This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map
join William Green, Ph.D. as he discusses his new book about the 1837 Ioway Map; this map was created by the Ioway during the removal to document their traditional lands; Dr. Green and the late Lance Foster, former tribal historical preservation officer for the Iowa of Kansas and Nebraska spent over 30 years carefully studying this map and its significance for the history of the Iowa; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. 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 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Cooking with Catalina: Pan de Muerto
join Catalina as she cooks up traditional Mexican dishes; this time, she will show us how to make Pan de Muerto, “Bread of the Dead,” a sweet bread made for Día de los Muertos; it is baked to honor loved ones who have passed; she’ll be sharing her recipes and showing us how it’s done; recipes will be available; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Cooking with Catalina: Pan de Muerto. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Retirement University Part 2: Tax Planning in Retirement
Jaime Ragins will speak about the realities of planning for taxation when moving from employment to retirement; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Retirement University Part 2: Tax Planning in Retirement. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Auto Insurance 101
join a staff member from the Illinois Department of Insurance for an informative discussion on the basics of auto insurance, and what insurance coverages are required for Illinois drivers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Auto Insurance 101. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 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 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. 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, October 10, 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, October 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Retirement University Part 3: Financial Estate Planning
Jaime Ragins will talk about what to keep in mind when planning a personal estate; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Retirement University Part 3: Financial Estate Planning. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Setting the Standard and a Rocky Start
this will discuss Washington’s presidency and the early rocky start to the nation; a program in the Rock Island Arsenal Series: American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Setting the Standard and a Rocky Start. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Setting the Standard and a Rocky Start
this will discuss Washington’s presidency and the early rocky start to the nation; a program in the Rock Island Arsenal Series: American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Setting the Standard and a Rocky Start. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.