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

It has been a tough go for many in our community recently. Be a part of positive change and donate to our 2nd annual Community Comforts Drive. This year we are collecting for Heart of Hope Ministries, a local organization who aims to help any community member in need. Drop off boxes will be located at the Downtown Library and the Southwest Library from Feb.1 - Feb 27th. 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 Monday, February 15 for a staff development day.) 

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