Walkers & Wigglers Storytime

Come dance your wiggles out! We’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

Story Room, Eastern

Toddler Playgroup

Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1 to 4 years and their grown-ups.

Story Room, Eastern

Recent Releases

Movies fresh from the theater with free snacks and drinks! Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month January - June at 5:30 pm at Eastern for Recent Releases. Movies are announced one week from the date of the movie. Call 563-326-7832 for the title of the movie. Movi......More

Movies fresh from the theater with free snacks and drinks! Join us on the fourth Wednesday of the month January - June at 5:30 pm at Eastern for Recent Releases. Movies are announced one week from the date of the movie. Call 563-326-7832 for the title of the movie. Movies are rated PG – PG-13.Registration is not required. This program is recommended for adults.Dates of the program are January 28, February 25, March 25, April 22, May 27, and June 24.

Meeting Room B, Eastern

Walkers & Wigglers Storytime

Come dance your wiggles out! We’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

Story Room, Eastern

Toddler Playgroup

Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1 to 4 years and their grown-ups.

Story Room, Eastern

See YA Book Club

Join our adult book club with a teen book twist. See why so many teen books are being turned into movies and are taking over the best seller lists.Registration is not required. Books are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Eastern Avenue library. We meet......More

Join our adult book club with a teen book twist. See why so many teen books are being turned into movies and are taking over the best seller lists.Registration is not required. Books are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Eastern Avenue library. We meet the first Wednesday of the month at Eastern at 6:30pm. Stop by the service desk for more information.Wednesday March 4th session will be meeting in the Story Room.January 7 - She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh TranFebruary 4 - Better than the Movies by Lynn PainterMarch 4 - The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba HigueraApril 1 - Looking for Smoke by KA CobellMay 6 - If You Could See the Sun by Ann LiangJune 3 - Shut Up, This is Serious by Carolina Ixta

Meeting Room B, Eastern

Wizarding Club

Calling all wizards! Kids (ages 7-11) can join us on the first Monday of the month to celebrate all things wizarding world! Activities will vary, but include trivia, crafts, snacks, and spells! Accio fun! Registration is required.

Story Room, Eastern

Walkers & Wigglers Storytime

Come dance your wiggles out! We’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

Story Room, Eastern

Toddler Playgroup

Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1 to 4 years and their grown-ups.

Story Room, Eastern

Rock Island Arsenal Series: American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of our nation

This lecture series is commemorating the American Revolution on the 250th anniversary of our nation. All talks in this series are presented by a member of Army Sustainment Command's Office of the Historian, based on the Arsenal.This program is suitable for adults and te......More

This lecture series is commemorating the American Revolution on the 250th anniversary of our nation. All talks in this series are presented by a member of Army Sustainment Command's Office of the Historian, based on the Arsenal.This program is suitable for adults and teens. Registration is not required.This program is jointly hosted by the Davenport Public Library and the Rock Island Public Library. If you are unable to attend the Davenport Public Library's session, another session will be offered earlier in the day at 2:00 PM at Rock Island Public Library.The 2026 dates are February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, July 8, August 12, September 9, and October 14. This program takes place on the second Wednesday of the month at 6p at the Eastern Avenue Branch of the Davenport Public Library. No meeting in January, June, November or December.American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of our nation.11 February 2026. America & Colonialism. This discusses the early foundation of the European settlement of North America and their interactions with the Native Americans as well as conflicts between European powers.11 March 2026. The French-Indian War. This month we will discuss the French and Indian War and the importance on the foundations of the future of the United States. The military experience that this provided to the British colonial militia would prove to be invaluable.8 April 2026. The Roots of the American Revolution and the enlightenment. This will discuss the early impacts upon the colonies by the British Government. Additionally, this will discuss how the enlightenment impacted the early decisions of the Continental Congress and the founding members of our Nation.13 May 2026. War for Freedom: First blood and major battles during the early part of the war. Highlighting an overview of major battles, the strategic alliances, especially with France and leadership of George Washington and the founding of the Continental Army.8 July 2026. Forging a Nation with the Declaration of Independence: Vision and Resolve. This will discuss the drafting and significance of the Declaration of Independence. Key philosophies of natural rights and self-governance and major contributors: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin. Also, how this impacted the Soldiers and the war.12 August 2026. The turning tide: how the war began to shift in the favor of the Americans and the conclusion of hostilities. This will discuss the later portion of the war as well as the conclusion of the military conflict.9 September 2026. Forging a Nation the foundation of the new nation. This will discuss the Constitutional Convention, the writing of the bill of rights and the protections of our key rights as Americans.14 October 2026. Setting the Standard and a rocky start. This will discuss Washington’s presidency and the early rocky start to the nation.

Meeting Room B, Eastern