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Recycled Raingutter Regatta - Registration Required
At Moline Public Library in Moline, IL, participants will build their own sailboats from recycled materials, with one hour to create their boats before the races begin. A parent or guardian is required during the building portion. Registration is required. Racers are organized by the grade they will enter in the 2026 to 2027 school year, with groups for K to 2, 3 to 5, and 6 to 8. All boats must be built on site using recycled materials. The library will provide supplies, and participants may also bring recycled items from home, but glass is not allowed. Activities take place outdoors with water, so please wear clothing over swimsuits and shoes while at the library.
Moline Public Library, Moline, ILRock Island Knows Tractors: History Series
Explore how Rock Island helped shape tractor manufacturing in an eight-part history series. The program highlights notable brands from the past and today, including Heider, Oliver, Massey-Ferguson, International Harvester-Farmall, Ford, and Deere. Each installment combines video segments with live presentations, and admission is free and open to all.
Rock Island Downtown LibraryPaper Engineering: Tunnel Books (Young Adults Class)
This 90 minute drop in workshop introduces the basics of paper engineering, then guides you through using collage pieces to create a small layered scene that reflects your own style. No prior art experience is required. You will leave with a completed project and a technique you can use again. Materials are limited, so early arrival is encouraged.
Bettendorf Public LibraryTWS Paint Night!!!
A free paint night brings hobbyists and first time painters together to work on miniatures in a relaxed setting. One attendee will be chosen at random near the end to receive Warhammer items valued at 265 dollars, including Mortarion, Daemon Prince of Nurgle, a paints and tools set, and Tyranids Termagants with a Ripper Swarm plus paints. The drawing is a participation prize rather than a best painted contest to keep things welcoming for newcomers. To be eligible for the prize, attendees need to stay at least 45 minutes and complete a painted figure during the event. Paints and brushes are available in limited quantities, so personal supplies and preferred paint colors are welcome. A free miniature will be provided on arrival, and anyone who prefers to start on their own miniature may bring it instead. Food and drinks with lids are allowed, and keeping them off the tables helps prevent spills. Parking is available on the street, behind the building, and at the nearby church when it does not block anyone. Do not park in marked no parking areas or in driveways to garages or homes. Special discounts will be offered during event hours. The hosting shop upholds a safe space policy with no tolerance for bullying or inappropriate behavior. Anyone who violates this policy will be asked to leave without refunds, disqualified from any winnings, and repeat issues may result in being unable to attend future events.
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