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 Sponsored by GECU

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 containers per household. Please do not tie or tape containers. 
  • If possible, please use a disposable bag, or plan to take your box home with you after we empty it. Due to changes in county recycling programs, we no longer have adequate facilities to dispose of high volumes of cardboard.    
  • 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.