Introduction to the Enneagram
led by Marci Madary, Franciscan Spirituality Center, La Crosse, WI; the Enneagram is a powerful, nine-point personality system that maps human psychology, motivations and fears; ese this tool to foster self-awareness and personal growth. It describes nine distinct types, each driven by core desires, weaknesses and a unique way of interpreting the world; $100; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Introduction to the Enneagram. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Tapping into Awareness & Reawakening Your Spark
led by Penny Plautz; practices for calming the mind, reconnecting the body, and reawakening vitality; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Tapping into Awareness & Reawakening Your Spark. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Forging a Nation: The Foundation of a New Nation
this will discuss the Constitutional Convention, the writing of the bill of rights and the protections of our key rights as Americans; 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: Forging a Nation: The Foundation of a New Nation. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Forging a Nation: The Foundation of a New Nation
this will discuss the Constitutional Convention, the writing of the bill of rights and the protections of our key rights as Americans; 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: Forging a Nation: The Foundation of a New Nation. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Community Connections: Scenic America Coast to Coast, Part 1
John Lynn takes us along the Columbia River through Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, then through mountain passes and down rivers in Montana, followed by biking across North Dakota and Minnesota to reach the Mississippi River; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Community Connections: Scenic America Coast to Coast, Part 1. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 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, September 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Home-Based Visiting and Pregnancy Services
join us for an interactive session to learn more about the SAL Community Services Home Visiting/Pregnancy Services program, which is a no-cost program serving expectant parents and children up to age three; this program meets with families in their home and offers comprehensive support to families with parenting, child development, and resources that help children and families thrive; they partner with families to answer questions, celebrate milestones, and provide encouragement; this program is best-suited to parents who are not currently working or attending school and don’t need childcare; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Home-Based Visiting and Pregnancy Services. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. 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.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: Davenport School Museum
the Davenport School Museum is that it serves as a “resource for the learning and preservation of the history of the Davenport Community Schools District through the acquisition of historical and culturally significant objects and records"; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: Davenport School Museum. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Bats and Bat Conservation
biologists from SWCA Environmental Consultants will give a presentation on general bat biology and discuss how bat surveys are conducted; the public will also be able to see and touch the netting and radiotelemetry equipment and be able to observe the nets and any bats that are caught that evening; the biologists will show participants how the bats are handled and what measurements are taken; free; for information, call 563-873-3491, ext. 101.
Event Title: Bats and Bat Conservation. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. A.I. & U.: What Is Artificial Intelligence?
this program will introduce you to this new arrival on the scene, giving you some idea of what it is and how it just might be of use to you; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: A.I. & U.: What Is Artificial Intelligence? Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 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, September 14, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Make Your Own Sauerkraut
natural sauerkraut is simple to make and loaded with probiotics, and you’re going to make some this Oktoberfest season; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Make Your Own Sauerkraut. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Book Arts Academy: Pamphlet 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: Pamphlet Binding. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Tuesday, September 15, 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, September 16, 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; September - Harvest & Gratitude; $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, September 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Genealogy Lunch and Learn: Digital Copies of Your Records and Photos/Preservation
learn about the value of digital copies in genealogy research, how to preserve your ancestor’s treasures, particularly your photographs, and view/review your options for preserving paper artifacts or photos, including making digital copies – the good, the bad, and the ugly pitfalls; bring your own lunch; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Genealogy Lunch and Learn: Digital Copies of Your Records and Photos/Preservation. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 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, September 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmolinelibrary.org. Civility in a Constitutional Republic
St. Ambrose University Political Science and Leadership Studies Chair Dr. L. Joseph Hebert will present for us on the Role of Civility in a Constitutional Republic; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Civility in a Constitutional Republic. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Memories of the Holocaust
Ruth Yablonsky is a second-generation Holocaust speaker who shares the remarkable story of her mother, Adela Goldberg, a survivor, witness, and keeper of an important piece of history; through Ruth’s presentation, audiences learn about the Holocaust through the deeply personal experiences of one family; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Memories of the Holocaust. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Beloved Will Guide You: St. John of the Cross & The Triple Dark Night of Our Times
led by Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox; with the four paths of creation spirituality - The Via Positiva, The Via Transformativa, The Via Creativa and the Via Negativa, Fox offers a new interpretation of the work of John of the Cross; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Beloved Will Guide You: St. John of the Cross & The Triple Dark Night of Our Times. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. 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. 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. 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. Getting to Know Brigid of Ireland
led by Angie Pierce Jenningsl in getting to know Brigid’s connection with creativity and the land, you will likely contemplate your own connection with these aspects within yourself; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Getting to Know Brigid of Ireland. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.