Christmas Holiday Closings

All Rock Island Library locations, including Library2Go bookmobile routes, are closed for the Christmas holiday on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Libraries are open normal hours  Monday and Thursday of Christmas week, but there will be no Goodwill computer assistance program on Dec. 26. 

Stay in touch over the holiday with our digital services and PrairieCat app. Our website "online branch" is always open! 

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

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What is It?

Prepare your child for kindergarten as you share stories and the joy of reading with our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge.  If you read just one book per night, you'll have read 365 books in a year. Remember to count the books you hear at storytime and other library events!

How Does It Work?

Read to your child daily to earn small rewards for reaching 100-book milestones. 

  • Easily track the books you read together through the Beanstack app or website. 
  • Or pick up a paper form at any Rock Island Library. 

When you reach 1,000 Books, your child will get a certificate and book.  Take a photo to mark your accomplishment!

Use the Beanstack App!

Download the app version of Beanstack to track your progress on your phone or tablet.

Apple App Store

Google Play

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