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 Shred Day

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone
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Event Details

Shred your personal documents securely to avoid identity theft.  Material handling by certified destruction agent from Shred-It. Bring personal documents for confidential shredding and disposal. This event sponsored by a generous donation from GECU (Gas & Electric Credit Union.)

  • Limit three disposable containers per household. Please do not tie or tape containers. 
  • For confidential papers. Newspapers, magazines, etc, do not need shredding. Please dispose of these materials in regular recycling. 
  • Drive up, drop off event. ENTER LIBRARY ALLEY FROM 20th STREET SIDE. Turn into library lot from alley, drive up to truck and stay in your car. A volunteer will collect your boxes. Exit library lot onto 4th Avenue one way, turning LEFT. 
  • Material is bulk shredded by full bin. Due to traffic and volume, you won't be able to watch your material be shredded. Shred-It is NAID Certified for mobile document destruction..

Additional events at Davenport Public Library and Moline Public Library. See library websites or call for details.