Join us for a magical afternoon at the Quad City Botanical Center. Dress up as your favorite fairy, troll, or magical creature and explore the gardens! We will have a fairy seek and find in the gardens, magical crafts, a photo booth, and more! Online registration closes Sept 21.

Study Session: 5:00 pm, Council Chambers, City Hall, 3rd Floor / City Council Meeting: 6:45 pm, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor

With just days to go before the I-74 Virtual Reality Bridge tour leaves our Downtown Library, we thought we'd bring you an update on how things are going. George Ryan, I-74 Corridor Manager, joins us for an update on what's involved and where the project stands at present.

Stand up for your right to read in this annual read-in of favorite banned or challenged works, presented in conjunction with the Midwest Writing Center. Refreshments at 5:30 pm; readings start at 6 pm. Some content may not be suitable for all audiences. Contact the library or Midwest Writing Center if you wish to be a reader.

Come learn about genetic genealogy and the differences between the various DNA kits. Have you considered taking a DNA test for family heritage, but are confused about which company to use? Have you received family ancestry DNA results and wonder how to use them? Curious about what DNA testing can do for your genealogy research? Discover new ways to break down brick walls in your family trees, with information from presenter Amber Lowery. Learn what DNA can tell about you!

A new "club" for any adult with an itch to stitch, whether that's knitting, crocheting, sewing, cross-stitching, needlepoint, or other stitched crafts. A monthly reason for crafters to get together, work on projects, and share information! Registration not required.

A new "club" starting for anyone with an itch to stitch, whether you are a knitter, crocheter, sewer, cross stitcher or have some other project with stitches involved. Let's get together and work on them and share information. Just drop in!

Over 6,000 square feet of shopping for toys, trinkets, furniture, home décor, books, videos, clothes, antiques, and much more!

Come watch the Rock Island Independents take on the St. Paul Ideals at historic Douglas Park. Co-presented by the Quad Cities Vintage Football & Rock Island Parks and Recreation, the 1920's style 9 on 9 flag football game will take place on the field with historical uniforms and game rules.