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, February 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Your Health 101: Improving Online Health Literacy
a Digit-ILL Training offering an introduction to online health literacy and the role of digital platforms in accessing health information and methods for navigating online health resources such as how to find trusted websites/databases and online support groups; this program will also help you learn how to fill out your own personal health records and the importance of PHR, and how to discuss online health information with healthcare providers and encourage critical thinking and patient advocacy; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Your Health 101: Improving Online Health Literacy. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Iowa's Black History
there are many notable figures of Black History in Iowa; join us for this presentation to learn more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Iowa's Black History. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. An Afternoon with President Lincoln
meet 16th President of the United States and Illinois' favorite son; Mr. Lincoln will speak about his life and the impact he made on our country; the part of Abraham Lincoln will be played by expert Lincoln performer Randy Duncan; all ages welcome; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: An Afternoon with President Lincoln. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Online Event: Bystander Intervention for Creating Safer Communities
led by the University of Iowa Violence Prevention Team; for those who are concerned about violence and discrimination in their communities and would like to learn how to take a stand; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Online Event: Bystander Intervention for Creating Safer Communities. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Live2Lead Quad Cities
a one-day leadership development program; the event is hosted locally by LeadershipDNA and is part of the national Live2Lead leadership series created by Maxwell Leadership; the program focuses on leadership, workplace culture and customer experience and is designed for business owners, managers, supervisors and HR professionals; the program also offers SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR and training professionals; $135.30.
Event Title: Live2Lead Quad Cities. Venue: Lavender Crest Winery.
Friday, February 6, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Lavender Crest Winery.
For more info visit illinoistimestix.com. Trash to Be Treasured
you will be able to craft an undying flower made of upcycled dishes for your garden that can turn trash into a treasured piece of art; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Trash to Be Treasured. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. The Power of Pebbles: Navigating the River of Grief
join Jackie Hauer and Jill Finn for a workshop to explore grief both individually and within a supportive group; together in this compassionate space, you will reflect on your experiences, share stories, and gain insights into the impact of grief on the body, emotions, and overall well-being; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The Power of Pebbles: Navigating the River of Grief. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. German Genealogy: Latest and Greatest Websites and Tools
Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library invite you to their monthly meeting; the gamut of records, wikis, tools and education available online to assist those with German-speaking ancestry have continued to multiply and include a huge map of resources; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: German Genealogy: Latest and Greatest Websites and Tools. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main 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, February 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Issues with Aging Parents
this seminar offered by the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA) discusses managing finances, estate/legacy
planning, and what long term care looks like; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Issues with Aging Parents. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Heroes, Villains, and Leading Roles: How Stories Shape Character
University of Dubuque President Travis Frampton, PhD, will deliver the Spring 2026 Michael Lester Wendt Character Lecture; free; for information, contact the Wendt Center at 563-589-3440 or wendt@dbq.edu.
Event Title: Heroes, Villains, and Leading Roles: How Stories Shape Character. Venue: John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. America & Colonialism
this discusses the early foundation of the European settlement of North America and their interactions with the Native Americans as well as conflicts between European powers; 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: America & Colonialism. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. America & Colonialism
this discusses the early foundation of the European settlement of North America and their interactions with the Native Americans as well as conflicts between European powers; 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: America & Colonialism. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. 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, February 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Historic Voices: Mrs. Lincoln in Love
librarian Laura Keyes shares Mary’s story in an entertaining and educational program set on January 31, 1862, when Mrs. Lincoln and her family are settled comfortably in the Executive Mansion; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Historic Voices: Mrs. Lincoln in Love. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Works Cited
discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: DIY Sauerkraut. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, February 14, 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, February 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Genealogy Lunch and Learn: So Many Newspapers, So Little Time
we are learning about the value of newspapers in genealogy research; newspapers can give you more than just birth, marriage, and death information about your ancestors; it may reveal their activities and offer hints about their character; you may find both direct and collateral relatives, find FANs (family, associates, neighbors), and so much more; learn tips about both how and where to search; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Genealogy Lunch and Learn: So Many Newspapers, So Little Time. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Community Connections: Hands-Only CPR
Hands-Only CPR has been shown to be an effective way for ordinary people to intervene when cardiac events occur, and medical assistance is not immediately available; for American Heart Month, learn the skills that can help you save a life from Michael Wyenn of the Bettendorf Fire Department; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Community Connections: Hands-Only CPR. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Online Event -- Manifesto! For a Global Civilization & Breakthrough: Meister Eckhart’s Creation Spirituality
led by Rev. Matthew Fox, PhD; two brilliant Matthew Fox books which discuss the goodness of creation; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Online Event -- Manifesto! For a Global Civilization & Breakthrough: Meister Eckhart’s Creation Spirituality. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Bird Bungalow
learn about the importance of bird houses; take the opportunity to build one for your home; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Bird Bungalow. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Embodying Justice
led by M. Wolff; be inspired to be ethically engaged in social and political life because of your faith; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Embodying Justice. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 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, February 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, February 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Training
we will discuss how opioids effect the brain and lead to substance use disorder; we will also discuss the steps of administering Naloxone during an overdose; Naloxone request forms will be provided after the training; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Training. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Issues with Aging Parents
this seminar offered by the Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA) discusses managing finances, estate/legacy
planning, and what long term care looks like; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Issues with Aging Parents. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. 75 Years of Ironclad Friendship: My Family’s Journey Through U.S.-ROK Alliance
presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: 75 Years of Ironclad Friendship: My Family’s Journey Through U.S.-ROK Alliance. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Lent: A Time of Love
led by Sr. Kathy Sadler, OSF; unpack Corinthians on the meaning of love and explore the phrase “God Is Love"; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Lent: A Time of Love. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. The Joy of Vegetarian Cooking
led by Angel Lyle; join us as we create a bit of joy with a delicious vegetarian meal; beginners welcome; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Joy of Vegetarian Cooking. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Turning 65? What You Need to Know
join Kara Wolf, a local Insurance Specialist, while she explains what exactly you should be preparing for; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Turning 65? What You Need to Know. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Music and Mocktails: Know your Music with Tony Oliver
Quad Cities resident Oliver is a musician and educator based in Bettendorf. He teaches percussion and musicianship and directs the all‑campus concert band at Augustana College; an accomplished performer, he is a member of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and spends his summers in Lake Placid, New York, performing with the Lake Placid Sinfonietta; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Music and Mocktails: Know your Music with Tony Oliver. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn
in Building 4, room 209; a presentation and Q&A with Gates Thomas; join us for an unforgettable journey through this extraordinary body of American music, featuring rare filmed and recorded performances by one of the most iconic orchestras in history; lunch provided while supplies last; for information, call 309-796-5177.
Event Title: Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Venue: Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Death Cafe
a frank and fun discussion about death and dying, lead by death doula Lauren Gil-Hayes and anthropologist Adam Kaul; afterward, a curated musical coda exploring sonic themes of death and mortality with selector Jay Bryant; free, all ages; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: Death Cafe. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Everything That Happens Is a New Beginning: Discover the Joy of Forgiveness
led by Sandy Hoenig; you can be free from grudges, resentments, negative feelings and self-defeating habits; come on a “healing journey"; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Everything That Happens Is a New Beginning: Discover the Joy of Forgiveness. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 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, March 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Marguerite LeClaire: What We Forget About History When We Forget About Women
learn what focusing on Marguerite tells us not only about the history of the region, and what focusing on women's roles can tell us about history more broadly; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Marguerite LeClaire: What We Forget About History When We Forget About Women. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Investing and Taxes - Part 1
let financial advisor Ray Kozicki from the Society for Financial Awareness guide you through the minefield of investments and taxes in this first of the two-part series; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Investing and Taxes - Part 1. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Your Mind Matters: Cultivating Self-Care & Resilience in a Busy World
this program equips participants with practical tools to prioritize self-care, manage stress, and build resilience; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Your Mind Matters: Cultivating Self-Care & Resilience in a Busy World. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Lenten Retreat
thru Mar. 8, led by Jenny Chadima; step away for a weekend and experience a renewal of the joy and gladness found in God’s presence; $175; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Lenten Retreat. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – Sunday, March 8, 2026, 11:00 AM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Nourishing Natives
craft an upcycled teacup bird feeder or a squirrel picnic table or both; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Nourishing Natives. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Advance Directives Workshop
join Jackie Hauer and Jill Finn for a workshop to learn more about advance directives; planning ahead is an act of care for yourself and for the people you love; this workshop offers a compassionate, easy-to-understand overview of advance directives, what they are, how they work, and why they matter; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Advance Directives Workshop. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: Exploring the Davenport Iowa FamilySearch Center
an offsite program at 4929 Wisconsin Ave. Davenport, IA 52806; we will visit the Davenport Iowa FamilySearch Center; Lori Longenecker, the new director, will share with us the updates to the FamilySearch website and the Center; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: Exploring the Davenport Iowa FamilySearch Center. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main 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, March 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The French-Indian War
we will discuss the French and Indian War and the importance on the foundations of the future of the United States; the military experience that this provided to the British colonial militia would prove to be invaluable; 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: The French-Indian War. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The French-Indian War
we will discuss the French and Indian War and the importance on the foundations of the future of the United States; the military experience that this provided to the British colonial militia would prove to be invaluable; 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: The French-Indian War. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Investing and Taxes - Part 2
let financial advisor Ray Kozicki from the Society for Financial Awareness guide you through the minefield of investments and taxes in this second of the two-part series; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Investing and Taxes - Part 2. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Refugia Church
led by Debra Rienstra; seek deeper purpose, courageous action and the healing of the earth; $25; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Refugia Church. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00 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, March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Seeking Moments of Wholeness
led by John and Kate Cooper; join spiritual guides Kate and John Cooper for a day of reflection, discussion and rest; explore the themes of light and darkness in the spiritual life through the lens of Care of the Soul by Thomas Moore; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Seeking Moments of Wholeness. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Backyard Botanist: Part 2
esign your own pollinator pocket and learn planting tips for our pollinator friends this spring; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Backyard Botanist: Part 2. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.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, March 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, March 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. A Journey to Egypt
presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: A Journey to Egypt. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Finding Communities of Justice and Compassion in Disruptive Times
thru Mar. 29, led by Rev. Cassandra Lawrence; connect the pains and hopelessness of the world with practices of community care and envision what is possible; $175; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Finding Communities of Justice and Compassion in Disruptive Times. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – Sunday, March 29, 2026, 11:00 AM.
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, March 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
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, April 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Roots of the American Revolution and the Enlightenment
this will discuss the early impacts upon the colonies by the British Government; additionally, this will discuss how the enlightenment impacted the early decisions of the Continental Congress and the founding members of our 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: The Roots of the American Revolution and the Enlightenment. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Roots of the American Revolution and the Enlightenment
this will discuss the early impacts upon the colonies by the British Government; additionally, this will discuss how the enlightenment impacted the early decisions of the Continental Congress and the founding members of our 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: The Roots of the American Revolution and the Enlightenment. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Compost Crew
dirty your hands and learn how to start composting in our Compost Crew class; make rich, fertile soil for your garden; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Compost Crew. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.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, April 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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, April 18, 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, April 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
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, April 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Turkey Through My Eyes: Stories from Home
presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Turkey Through My Eyes: Stories from Home. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com.