Intro to Libby
learn how to check out books virtually through Libby with your library card; Libby offers thousands of e-books, e-audiobooks and virtual magazines; bring your phone, tablet or other device so you can follow along; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Intro to Libby. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.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. Discover Your Ancestors -- Genealogy Tools for You: Heritage Hub
discover how to use this amazing resource and learn some of its secrets; when searching into your family's past, this could be just the tool to add to your toolbox; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Discover Your Ancestors -- Genealogy Tools for You: Heritage Hub. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Understanding Addiction and Recovery: Information for Family, Friends, and Caregivers
presented by Deborah Tomey, a Prevention & Recovery Specialist with the Center for Alcohol & Drug Services (CADS) in Davenport; we will discuss addiction from a science-based model; we will also discuss the recovery process, the differences between harm reduction and medication used for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and the roles that family members and caregivers play; we will also discuss self-care for family, friends, and caregivers and provide additional resources; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Understanding Addiction and Recovery: Information for Family, Friends, and Caregivers. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Community Connections: From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond
follow author Dave Markward on his transformative journey from an upbringing in an almost exclusively white community to a life enriched by diversity, a path he describes in his book "From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America"; intertwining Dave's personal growth with significant historical events and figures, this remarkable memoir delves into the heart of America's racial divides; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Community Connections: From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Community Connections: From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond
follow author Dave Markward on his transformative journey from an upbringing in an almost exclusively white community to a life enriched by diversity, a path he describes in his book "From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America"; intertwining Dave's personal growth with significant historical events and figures, this remarkable memoir delves into the heart of America's racial divides; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Community Connections: From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Advent Retreat for Women
Dec. 12 & 13; led by Jenny Chadima; take this opportunity to rest and simply be, experiencing God’s life-giving presence in deeper ways; $100; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Advent Retreat for Women. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, December 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – Saturday, December 13, 2025, 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Intro to Libby
learn how to check out books virtually through Libby with your library card; Libby offers thousands of e-books, e-audiobooks and virtual magazines; bring your phone, tablet or other device so you can follow along; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Intro to Libby. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Celebrating Winter Solstice
led by Kathleen Collins; let the winter solstice be a time of inner transformation and renewal; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Celebrating Winter Solstice. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula
a gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questions/thoughts on the many ways death and dying touch our lives; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Family Baggage Travel Series: New Year's Eve
a few times a year, we’ll meet to discuss and learn about different countries and cultures; there will be a craft and a treat, so bring the family; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Family Baggage Travel Series: New Year's Eve. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, December 29, 2025, 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 coffee shop atmosphere; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: DIY Sauerkraut. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Artificial Intelligence
Black Hawk College Librarian Atticus Garrison will discuss the good and evil of Artificial Intelligence applications and what the future holds in store for academia and society; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Artificial Intelligence. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Martin Luther King Jr and the Fight for Fair Housing
Martin Luther King, Jr is known as a civil rights activist, but he also worked to improve housing; join us for this presentation to learn more about his work with fair housing; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Martin Luther King Jr and the Fight for Fair Housing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Meal Planning
an event in the Healthy Cents series; e will be taking time to think about how we might already meal plan and discuss some new ideas to try at home; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Meal Planning. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula
a gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questions/thoughts on the many ways death and dying touch our lives; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Recycling Revolution
learn what's really recyclable; in this new Conservation Workshop class series, we will cover various aspects of conservation, such as identifying native bumblebees and plants, and building wildlife-friendly homes and nature-attracting decorations for your yard; each class features an educational presentation, a hike on Zoo property, and a hands-on project that you will complete during the session; $15-22 class, $15-30 project kit if required; for information and to register, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Recycling Revolution. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Recycling Revolution
avoid wish-cycling and understand the importance of refusing, reducing, reusing, and rethinking before recycling; 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: Recycling Revolution. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. The Human Face of Trafficking
presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Human Face of Trafficking. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Trash to Be Treasured
you will be able to craft an undying flower made of upcycled dishes for your garden that can turn trash into a treasured piece of art; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Trash to Be Treasured. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Saving Away from Home
an event in the Healthy Cents series; we will discuss a mindset for eating out that keeps our budget in mind; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Saving Away from Home. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 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, February 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Bird Bungalow
learn about the importance of bird houses; take the opportunity to build one for your home; classes will take place in the Niabi Zoo Discovery Center’s Conservation Classroom as well as on Zoo grounds; $15-22; for information, call 309-799-3482.
Event Title: Bird Bungalow. Venue: Niabi Zoo.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Niabi Zoo.
For more info visit www.niabizoo.com. Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula
a gentle, supportive, conversation group open to anyone navigating grief, caregiving, experiencing the weight of change, or have questions/thoughts on the many ways death and dying touch our lives; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Living with Loss: Grief Reflections w/ an EOL Doula. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 75 Years of Ironclad Friendship: My Family’s Journey Through U.S.-ROK Alliance
presented by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: 75 Years of Ironclad Friendship: My Family’s Journey Through U.S.-ROK Alliance. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com.