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. 

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Douglas Park Vintage Football Game - RIPL Card Drive

Program Type:

Outreach, Special Event

Age Group:

Family
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Event Details

Vintage Football returns to Douglas Park in Rock Island this September! The Moline Universal Tractors return to face the Rock Island Independents in Douglas Park which is home to the real football Field of Dreams. The Rock Island Mobile Library will have football history materials available for checkout, trivia and library card sign-up to celebrate the Rock Island Public Library's 150th Anniversary!

Come see Vintage Football on the same field where Halas, Lambeau, Thorpe and Duke Slater all played. The vintage game uses 1920's rules with replica uniforms, leather helmets and a melon football. Gates open at 11:30am. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and grab a spot right next to the field just as they did back in the 20's. Feel free to dress the part as well. The referees will be wearing their 1920's referee shirts and hats.

Gates open at 11:30am - Vintage team introductions at 12:00 - Kickoff at 12:30PM