All Month (through the end of May)
I-74 Bridge Virtual Reality Experience
Regular Library hours
Drop in. Experience the new I-74 bridge in Virtual Reality with the aid of a headset. Fly over the bridge, dive into the Mississippi River and walk along the new path alongside the bridge's new four-lane thoroughfare. On loan from the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Storytime for Littles
Mondays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 9:30am or 10:45am
For children birth - 36 months
Nurture your baby and toddler's love of books through music, movement, stories and art exploration while helping develop language, motors and social skills.
No registration is required for this free program.
Storytime for Littles - evening session
Wednesdays, April 4 and 18 at 6:00pm
For children birth - 36 months
Nurture your baby and toddler's love of books through music, movement, stories and art exploration while helping develop language, motors and social skills.
No registration is required for this free program.
Exploratorium
Wednesdays, April 4, 18, 25
For children in K-5th grades from 2:00pm-3:30pm
Explore a new STEAM topic each week with hands on activities at this after-school drop-in program.
No registration is required for this free program.
Project Next Generation: Arduino Science Project
Monday, April 9 at 6:30 pm
Grades 4 - 8 at 6:00 pm
Discover Arduino! Call (309) 524-2470 for more information. A program funded by the State of Illinois Project Next Generation funding. For more about Arduino:
Arduino
Dance Me a Story: Shel Silverstein's Danny O'Dare
Wednesday, April 11 at 2:30 pm
Explore literature through dance! Hear a story, then learn movements to perform the story as a ballet. Costumes and props provided.
Presented by the Ballet Quad Cities for children PreK and older.
No registration is required for this free program. For more information:
Shel
Creativity Lab
For children in K-5th grade
Thursday, April 12 at 6:30pm
Make art your way! Explore the creative process and experiment with different art methods.
No registration is required for this free program.
Meet the Author! Jill Esbaum Visit
Saturday, April 14 at 2:00 pm
Meet popular children's author Jill Esbaum as she reads from her books and shares what it's like to be an author. For more information on the author:
Esbaum
Project Next Generation: Dissection Class
Thursday, April 19
Grades 4 - 8 at 6:00 pm
Investigate animal biology through dissection. Adult supervision and/or permission form required. Call (309) 524-2470. A program funded by the State of Illinois Project Next Generation funding.
Exploratorium Jr.
Monday, April 30 at 6:00 pm
For children ages 5 and younger.
Hands-on projects for children up to age 5 with their parents. Siblings welcome!
No registration is required for this free program.