Christmas Holiday Closings

All Rock Island Library locations, including Library2Go bookmobile routes, are closed for the Christmas holiday on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Libraries are open normal hours  Monday and Thursday of Christmas week, but there will be no Goodwill computer assistance program on Dec. 26. 

Stay in touch over the holiday with our digital services and PrairieCat app. Our website "online branch" is always open! 

Genealogy Tools of the Trade - Ancestry.com

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   One of the most exciting and productive tools for doing the fun work of genealogy is Ancestry.com, frequently considered the 'grandaddy' of family records searches. Their extensive databases not only help to find materials about your family's past, but frequent updates often reveal new details that you may not have known before.
   Today you will have opportunity to enter this vast online collection and begin the adventure of discovering details about the lives of your genetic relatives who walked the earth and left their imprint in history before you. You will learn how to use this invaluable resource at only the cost of possessing a Rock Island Publc Library card.
   Take advantage of the privileges you have as a library card holder. The Library Edition of Ancestry.com is a wonderful option that you have at your local library.