Widen Your Spaces (Change?? Change?? Who, Me?)
led by Dr. Jim Marchionda; take a deeper dive into the promise of the scriptures; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Widen Your Spaces (Change?? Change?? Who, Me?). Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. AI and Genealogy
learn how to research your family history using AI; held in-person and via Zoom.
Event Title: AI and Genealogy. Venue: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
For more info visit local.churchofjesuschrist.org. Pollinator Patrol
learn the importance of bees for pollination, how to identify them, and how to help them; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; we will be going on a prairie hike so please be sure to dress accordingly; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Pollinator Patrol. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Works Cited
this month's topic: "The Day the Music Died." Atlantic Monthly, 335(6), 46–59; 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, September 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Parenting Class with EVERYCHILD
join an informal informational, discussion time brought by EVERYCHILD to learn about Managing Family Stress; parents will gain an understanding of stress and its causes in ourselves and in our kids, and positive ways to deal with stress; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Parenting Class with EVERYCHILD. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: Reading Estate Inventories and Sale Bills
we will learn about reading estate inventories and sale bills; deciphering old handwriting, antique letter forms and sloppy writing: dealing with creative and phonetic spelling; understanding old terms and object names which are no longer in use; and finding genealogy hints from the names appearing in these records; these hidden gems of genealogy information will be demystified in this presentation by Mike Thomas; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: Reading Estate Inventories and Sale Bills. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tet: The Most Important Celebration in Vietnam
learn about Vietnam's biggest and most popular festival of the year with CultureALL Ambassador Vinh Nguyen free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Tet: The Most Important Celebration in Vietnam. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Virtual Event -- Nature Companionship Retreat: Out Your Front Door
led by Dr. Jeanette Banashak; learn how to build relationship, reciprocity, and eco-justice; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event -- Nature Companionship Retreat: Out Your Front Door. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Job Searching with Brainfuse's JobNow
find curated resume resources, including templates, industry-specific samples, and expert coaching; whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing resume, JobNow coaches are always available to help you present your best self to potential employers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Job Searching with Brainfuse's JobNow. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Twisted Tales Presents "Old Time Fun in the QC"
Jeff Adamson's presentation will be a pictorial guide to the gone but not quite forgotten amusement parks, destinations, and events that kept Quad City residents of the past entertained (and the weekend trolleys running); free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Twisted Tales Presents "Old Time Fun in the QC". Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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; by understanding the various types of stress and their effects, exploring ways to strengthen emotional resilience, and identifying effective self-care strategies, participants will gain valuable information they can implement immediately; 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 - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. NAMI’s Family & Friends Program
held in the Strahan Bldg. Classroom 8; a seminar that provides practical skills and information to address concerns such as understanding mental health diagnoses, treatment and recovery, effective communication strategies, and crisis preparation strategies.
Event Title: NAMI’s Family & Friends Program. Venue: Muscatine Community College.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Muscatine Community College.
For more info visit www.namigmv.org. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns
a nostalgic and intimate hour-long conversation with Emmy-nominated actor Steve Burns, best known as ‘Steve’ from the beloved Nickelodeon show "Blue’s Clues"; Arionne Nettles, a Chicago-based storyteller and cultural reporter, will join Steve in conversation; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Ayurvedic Breathwork: Path to Healing and Spiritual Development
led by Dr. Anuprao Mulakaluri; learn an individualized approach to cultivating health and Spiritual experiences through Yogic Breathwork practices called Pranayama (Controlling the Vital Force); $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Ayurvedic Breathwork: Path to Healing and Spiritual Development. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Planting, Pruning, & Tree Care for Everyone
an event in the "Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert" series; join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area.
Event Title: Planting, Pruning, & Tree Care for Everyone. Venue: Robert R. Jones Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Robert R. Jones Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Flowers in the Home Garden
an event in the "Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert" series; join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area.
Event Title: Flowers in the Home Garden. Venue: Robert R. Jones Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Robert R. Jones Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Sharon Van Etten in Conversation
for more than 15 years, Sharon Van Etten has been a creature of evolution, her music moving across modes and styles; her latest, self-titled record was conceived with a new band, The Attachment Theory; join Van Etten as she discusses her latest work and the arc of her career; for information, call 319-335-1160.
Event Title: Sharon Van Etten in Conversation. Venue: University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Gardening: Always a Great Experiment!
led by Deb Monroe and Andrea Witt; sometimes, things go wrong in your garden, but don't panic, as this retreat will renew your confidence to experiment with planting; $40; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Gardening: Always a Great Experiment! Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Leaf It to the Library: What Is It with Native Cultivars?
this program guides attendees through the foundational yet essential steps of planting and caring for young trees; attendees will gain practical knowledge to support healthy tree growth, prevent future damage, and foster long-term resilience; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Leaf It to the Library: What Is It with Native Cultivars? Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Beginning Genealogy: Internet Searches
this class will introduce you to how you can start making genealogical discoveries in your own family; featuring an hour of content, with opportunities to ask questions of your instructors and share your findings with fellow explorers; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Beginning Genealogy: Internet Searches. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Leaf It to the Library: Seed Starting 101
this beginner-friendly program covers the essential steps of successfully starting seeds at home; gain a better understanding of how to select the right containers and soil, time your sowing based on species, understand light management, and troubleshoot common challenges so participants leave with confidence in their ability to start seeds indoors; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Leaf It to the Library: Seed Starting 101. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Fall Harvest of Horticulture: Pollinator Wisdom & Seasonal Gardening Tips
featuring "Native Pollinators" presented by Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle and "Behind the Bloom: Seasonal Garden Tasks for Year-Round Success" presented by Emily Swihart; get expert advice, practical takeaways, and connect with fellow plant lovers in your community; $10 includes appetizers.
Event Title: Fall Harvest of Horticulture: Pollinator Wisdom & Seasonal Gardening Tips. Venue: Aledo Fire Station.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Aledo Fire Station.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Virtual Event -- Whee! We, Wee All the Way Home: A Guide to Sensual, Prophetic Spirituality
led by Rev. Matthew Fox, PhD; this is a universal handbook, reminding us that each one of us is a bearer of ecstasy and, therefore, of God; $20; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event -- Whee! We, Wee All the Way Home: A Guide to Sensual, Prophetic Spirituality. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Farmhouse/Whorehouse : An Artist Lecture By Suzanne Bocanegra
Suzanne Bocanegra recounts threads of her family’s life on a Texas farm; her tale unfolds as aural and visual memoir, weaving elements of art, design, and monologue into a startling, humorous performance; the narration comes from Bocanegra, but it is actress Lili Taylor (Mystic Pizza, Six Feet Under) who mimes the emotions and breakthroughs to the audience; for information, call 319-335-1160.
Event Title: Farmhouse/Whorehouse : An Artist Lecture By Suzanne Bocanegra. Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Health & Wellness: Joint Replacements
Elise Goodman, PT, DPT, OCS, will talk about the important role of physical therapy has in join replacement recovery; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Health & Wellness: Joint Replacements. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Roger Guenveur Smith in Conversation
an internationally acclaimed actor, writer, and director, Smith visits Iowa City to perform two solo shows: In Honor of Jean Michel Basquiat and Frederick Douglass NOW; join Smith as he discusses his career across stages, screens, and styles; for information, call 319-335-1160.
Event Title: Roger Guenveur Smith in Conversation. Venue: University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Davenport Fire Station #3 Tour
we will meet for a tour at Fire Station #3, 300 42nd St, Davenport, IA 52806; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Davenport Fire Station #3 Tour. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Nurture and Restore Your Soul Jenny Chadima
thru Sept. 21; deepen your faith and intimacy with Christ, and increase your peace, joy and contentment; $175; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Nurture and Restore Your Soul Jenny Chadima. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – Sunday, September 21, 2025, 11:00 AM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Kaveh Akbar and Eve L. Ewing
their discussion will reflect upon the transformative power of language, the tensions between optimism and reckoning, and the role of art in envisioning a more just and imaginative future; for information, call 319-335-1160.
Event Title: Kaveh Akbar and Eve L. Ewing. Venue: Voxman Music Building.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Voxman Music Building.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. 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 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness
discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it; open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much; this group is facilitated by Jackie Hauer of Sacred Mournings; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Josh Johnson in Conversation
a soft-spoken, sharp-thinking comic, Johnson is convincingly reinventing standup comedy with fully-formed sets dropping on YouTube on a weekly basis; join Johnson as he discusses his process and philosophy with writing and performing comedy; for information, call 319-335-1160.
Event Title: Josh Johnson in Conversation. Venue: University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
University of Iowa Old Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Become a Dementia Friend
an informational session to learn about living with dementia, and the simple things you can do to support someone living with the disease; learn some basics of dementia such as what dementia is, what it’s like to live with the disease, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Become a Dementia Friend. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Job Searching with Brainfuse's JobNow
find curated resume resources, including templates, industry-specific samples, and expert coaching; whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing resume, JobNow coaches are always available to help you present your best self to potential employers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Job Searching with Brainfuse's JobNow. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Starting a Business in Illinois
this workshop presented by the Small Business Development Center is designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the essential steps of launching a business in Illinois; whether you're still refining your idea or ready to take action, we’ll walk you through the key requirements and decisions involved in starting your own business; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Starting a Business in Illinois. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Yeast Baking 101
led by Deb Monroe; gain confidence in this versatile, no-fail recipe; $25; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Yeast Baking 101. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 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 Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Beginning Genealogy: What's in a Census?
this class will introduce you to how you can start making genealogical discoveries in your own family; featuring an hour of content, with opportunities to ask questions of your instructors and share your findings with fellow explorers; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Beginning Genealogy: What's in a Census? Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QCMade: Corteva
an offsite tour at 2208 Yankee Ave, Durant, IA 52747; the Durant Corteva Facility is responsible for producing up to 1.3 million units of hybrid seed corn for the Pioneer seed brand and other Corteva brands; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCMade: Corteva. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Kill Your Lawn w/ Crime Pays but Botany Doesn't
with botanist, artist, author, and ex-railroader Joey Santore; in this presentation he'll talk about the inadequacies of lawn culture for anything other than the purposes of dog sh**, picnics, and sports fields, the benefits of native plants, why modern horticulture itself is disconnected from region and reality, and why the plants that evolved in a place are so fundamentally connected to the climate, soils and other life forms that form the living skin of that region; $20 donation; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: Kill Your Lawn w/ Crime Pays but Botany Doesn't. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Tame the Invasives and Grow the Natives
learn how to identify whether plants in your backyard are native or invasive and how to manage them; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; we will be going on a prairie hike so please be sure to dress accordingly; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Tame the Invasives and Grow the Natives. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Seed Starting 101
an event in the "Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert" series; join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area.
Event Title: Seed Starting 101. Venue: Cambridge Public Library.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Cambridge Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Planting, Pruning, & Tree Care for Everyone
an event in the "Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert" series; join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area.
Event Title: Planting, Pruning, & Tree Care for Everyone. Venue: Cambridge Public Library.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Cambridge Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Central Asia: From the Ancient Silk Road to the 21st Century
this presentation by Norm Moline, Professor Emeritus at Augustana College, will review the history, current situation, and physical geography - which includes some of the world’s highest mountains, vast grasslands, and deserts – of this crucial and fascinating place; free; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Event Title: Central Asia: From the Ancient Silk Road to the 21st Century. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Therapy Dogs for Adults
QCCAN is a registered non-profit therapy dog organization on a mission to “to provide highly skilled volunteer therapy dog teams to enrich the lives of others in our community"; come relax and recharge while reading to some therapy dogs expertly trained to interact with people of all ages and abilities; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Therapy Dogs for Adults. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Way of Grace: The Look of Love
led by Deacon Jeff Schuetzle; learn whether your self-image aligns with what God sees in you; imagine and discover who you are in the eyes of God; $30 ; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Way of Grace: The Look of Love. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Be a Seed Shaker: Which Are Worth Saving?
an online event in the Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series; learn how to harvest those zinnia seeds after the butterflies have fluttered away for the season; get tips and build excitement for the next growing season before this one even ends.
Event Title: Be a Seed Shaker: Which Are Worth Saving? Venue: University of Illinois Extension - Milan.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
University of Illinois Extension - Milan.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Family-to-Family Intensive Core Program
Tuesdays thru Nov. 18; held in the Strahan Bldg. Classroom 8; an evidence-based program for families and caregivers of individuals dealing with such mental health conditions as major depression, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and borderline personality disorder.
Event Title: Family-to-Family Intensive Core Program. Venue: Muscatine Community College.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Muscatine Community College.
For more info visit www.namigmv.org. Teaching Vietnam War Literature Abroad
presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; Professor David Crowe of Augustana College shares the insights and discoveries that reshaped his understanding of the Vietnam War’s impact; his perspective was transformed through his experience teaching Vietnam War literature abroad; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Teaching Vietnam War Literature Abroad. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Flowers in the Home Garden
an event in the "Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert" series; join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area.
Event Title: Flowers in the Home Garden. Venue: Colona Public Library.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Colona Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Planting, Pruning, & Tree Care for Everyone
an event in the "Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert" series; join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area.
Event Title: Planting, Pruning, & Tree Care for Everyone. Venue: Colona Public Library.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Colona Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Beginning Genealogy: Types of Records
this class will introduce you to how you can start making genealogical discoveries in your own family; featuring an hour of content, with opportunities to ask questions of your instructors and share your findings with fellow explorers; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Beginning Genealogy: Types of Records. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Guided Bird Walk with the Quad City Audubon Society
this walk will begin at 9:00am by the Black Hawk statue at the Watch Tower Lodge, and will be led by Tim Murphy, President of the Quad City Audubon Society; lender binoculars will be available for use during this program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Guided Bird Walk with the Quad City Audubon Society. Venue: Black Hawk State Historic Site.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Black Hawk State Historic Site.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: What's New in Special Collections?
Special Collections Supervisor Kathryn Whalen will share what new materials were added into the collections, new and ongoing projects, and changes that happened in 2025; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: What's New in Special Collections? Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Art of the Apron
Tami Finley takes a nostalgic look at the fashion and function of aprons; with humor and bits of trivia added for good measure, this program provides a fashionable display of different styles, fabrics, and designs, along with other associated items; guests are invited to bring their own aprons to share; for information, call 309-743-2700.
Event Title: The Art of the Apron. Venue: Butterworth Center.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Butterworth Center.
For more info visit www.butterworthcenter.com. From Me to We: Developing Character for the Common Good
Joshua Freedman, co-founder and chief executive officer of Six Seconds, the global non-profit dedicated to teaching people how to use emotional intelligence (EQ), will deliver the Fall 2025 Michael Lester Wendt Character Lecture; Freedman will draw on research in emotional intelligence, leadership, and character development to suggest a paradoxical answer: the path to fulfillment is not found in pursuing our own success alone but in dedicating ourselves to something larger; free; for information, call 563-589-3440 or e-mail wendt@dbq.edu.
Event Title: From Me to We: Developing Character for the Common Good. Venue: John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
Monday, October 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Finding Hope and Unity in the World
led by Sr. Kathleen Saddler, OSF; join us if you are longing for hope and unity in your life and want to learn steps to bring that hope and unity to life; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Finding Hope and Unity in the World. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:30 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 Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Desert Shield & Desert Storm
presentation in the Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army; all talks in this series are presented by a member of Army Sustainment Command's Office of the Historian, based on the Arsenal; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Desert Shield & Desert Storm. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Beginning Genealogy: There's More to Life (and Family) than the Internt
this class will introduce you to how you can start making genealogical discoveries in your own family; featuring an hour of content, with opportunities to ask questions of your instructors and share your findings with fellow explorers; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Beginning Genealogy: There's More to Life (and Family) than the Internt. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Insect Inn
learn about the importance of bugs in our local ecosystem; in this class, you will get to make your very own bug hotel for these important bugs that live in your backyard; 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: Insect Inn. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.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, October 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Honey and Health
join Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition and wellness educator, to learn how to maximize honey in the kitchen and enjoy taste tests of common and rare varieties; $5; for information and to register, call 309-852-4505.
Event Title: Honey and Health. Venue: Kewanee Public Library.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Kewanee Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Conversations: The Art and the Science
led by Dan Ebener; there is an art and a science to great conversations. Hone your skills to connect with others on a deeper level; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Conversations: The Art and the Science. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Making Choices Between Food Needs and Food Wants
an event in the Healthy Cents series; we will focus on our needs and wants, how we can stretch our food, and discuss ways to balance our spending; we will also try to make some goals to work on; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Making Choices Between Food Needs and Food Wants. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Event -- From Faith to Action: Preventing Gun Violence Through Advocacy
led by Nuns Against Gun Violence; explore how faith compels working for gun violence prevention; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event -- From Faith to Action: Preventing Gun Violence Through Advocacy. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Upper Mississippi River Conference & Next Gen Summit
for 19 years, River Action has continued its mission to bring together conservationists and regional stakeholders from all disciplines to form a more wholistic perspective on river and climate issues; this year’s theme highlights the need for collaborative problem-solving; prioritizing the next generation of conservationists will be paramount in this process, which is why the conference’s “Next Gen Summit” will return for its second year.
Event Title: Upper Mississippi River Conference & Next Gen Summit. Venue: Stoney Creek Inn Convention Center.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Stoney Creek Inn Convention Center.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Event -- Come Forth: How the Story of Lazarus Can Offer You New Life
led by Rev. James Martin, SJ; “Martin dives deep into the Gospel story to reveal how Jesus's greatest miracle can help each of us experience the new life that God promises. Come Forth is a spiritual masterpiece.” — Richard Rohr, OFM, author of The Universal Christ; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Virtual Event -- Come Forth: How the Story of Lazarus Can Offer You New Life. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Upper Mississippi River Conference & Next Gen Summit
for 19 years, River Action has continued its mission to bring together conservationists and regional stakeholders from all disciplines to form a more wholistic perspective on river and climate issues; this year’s theme highlights the need for collaborative problem-solving; prioritizing the next generation of conservationists will be paramount in this process, which is why the conference’s “Next Gen Summit” will return for its second year.
Event Title: Upper Mississippi River Conference & Next Gen Summit. Venue: Stoney Creek Inn Convention Center.
Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Stoney Creek Inn Convention Center.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Preparing Your Garden for the Winter Season
led by Loren Andresen, Bev Christiansen and Willard Larsen; time spent in the garden this fall will make for a healthier happier garden next spring; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Preparing Your Garden for the Winter Season. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Seed Starting 101
an event in the "Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert" series; join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area.
Event Title: Seed Starting 101. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Beginning Genealogy: This Is Just the Beginning
this class will introduce you to how you can start making genealogical discoveries in your own family; featuring an hour of content, with opportunities to ask questions of your instructors and share your findings with fellow explorers; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Beginning Genealogy: This Is Just the Beginning. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Container Gardening Made Easy
an event in the "Leaf it to the Library: Learning Sessions with a Plant Expert" series; join Illinois Extension horticulture educator Emily Swihart for a fun and informative gardening series that will be held at various libraries across our service area.
Event Title: Container Gardening Made Easy. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Meditations with Meister Eckhart
led by Rev. Matthew Fox, PhD; the 'wayless way' is available to everyone - come find out what Meister Eckhart means by 'the person who has found this way needs no other; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Meditations with Meister Eckhart. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Gardening in the Air! Virtual Gardening Symposium
a free virtual gardening symposium featuring expert-led sessions from University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State University Extension; this interactive event offers a variety of current gardening topics for you to choose from, all delivered via Zoom.
Event Title: Gardening in the Air! Virtual Gardening Symposium. Venue: University of Illinois Extension - Milan.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
University of Illinois Extension - Milan.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. 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 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness
discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it; open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much; this group is facilitated by Jackie Hauer of Sacred Mournings; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Reclaiming Runaway Landscapes
an online event in the Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series; explore practical methods for taking back an overgrown, chaotic landscape and guidance on where to start when garden beds feel overwhelming; the session covers the use of mulch, design strategies, and effective weeding tools and techniques; learn how to decide which plants need to go and which ones can be tolerated.
Event Title: Reclaiming Runaway Landscapes. Venue: University of Illinois Extension - Milan.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
University of Illinois Extension - Milan.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode
Bode made her feature film debut as Nessarose in Academy Award-winning blockbuster "Wicked," directed by Jon M. Chu; join us to explore Bode’s early inspirations and performances, leading up to her portrayal of Nessarose; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Cooking with Catalina: Sopes
join Catalina as she cooks up a traditional Mexican dish; this time it will be Sopes. S; se’ll be sharing her recipes and showing us how it’s done; limited to the first 20 participants; no registration necessary; sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Cooking with Catalina: Sopes. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Environmental Justice in Ecuador
presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Environmental Justice in Ecuador. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland
on Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Shelter for the Shadows
build a home for the skeeter-eaters ^(bats)^ with us in our Shelter for the Shadows class; 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: Shelter for the Shadows. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 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 Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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, November 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Unit Pricing
an event in the Healthy Cents series; we will tackle how to find the unit price of products and discuss the benefits of using this skill at the store; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Unit Pricing. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 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 Wednesdays; receive 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.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Building the Army of the Future
presentation in the Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: 250 Years of the US Army; all talks in this series are presented by a member of Army Sustainment Command's Office of the Historian, based on the Arsenal; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Building the Army of the Future. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Backyard Botanist: Part 1
grow your knowledge on how to prep a garden and grow seeds over the winter for spring plantings; 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 1. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 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, November 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness
discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it; open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much; this group is facilitated by Jackie Hauer of Sacred Mournings; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Nutrition & Wellness Series: 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Sustainability in the Built Environment
presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Sustainability in the Built Environment. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food & Science
join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food & Science. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit extension.illinois.edu. Carbon Mission
a mission impossible themed class where you will learn how you can minimize your carbon footprint; 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: Carbon Mission. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Grocery Shopping Strategies
an event in the Healthy Cents series; we will look at the layout of a standard grocery store and discuss how to navigate it better; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Grocery Shopping Strategies. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.