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. 

The History of Independence Day

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details

Happy Independence Day! 

Today, the video's host,  Dave Stotts of Drive Thru History, takes the viewer through the history of the 4th of July. 
From the Revolutionary War, to the Declaration of Independence, to the store behind fireworks this presents a packed and exciting way to review the importance of this special celebration of our nation.