Thanksgiving Holiday Closings

All Rock Island Library buildings will close at 6pm Wednesday, Nov. 27, and remain closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 & 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Library2Go routes are also cancelled. 

Stay in touch with our digital services and PrairieCat app! All locations reopen on Saturday, Nov. 20 with normal 10am to 2 pm hours. 

Community Comforts Drive

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone
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Event Details

Times have been tough for many in our community. Be a part of positive change and donate to our 3nd annual Community Comforts Drive. This year we are collecting for Heart of Hope Ministries and the Rock Resource Room at Rock Island High School. Both organizations help community members obtain the items they need to lead a healthy lifestyle. Drop off boxes will be located at the Downtown Library and the Southwest Library from Nov. 1 through Dec. . Library hours are 9 am to 6 pm Monday-Friday, and 9 am to noon on Saturdays. (Please note that Rock Island Libraries are closed Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday.) 

We are looking for:

  • Personal Care Items
  • Soaps (Body wash, bar soap, dish soap, Laundry Soap)
  • Paper Products (Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, etc.)
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
  • Feminine Hygiene Products