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 the Public Library

Program Type:

150th Anniversary, Presentation

Age Group:

Adult
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Event Details

Join us as we examine libraries throughout history, trace their development, and figure out why public libraries popped up across America in the mid-1800s. Explore the architecture, collections, and patrons of libraries over thousands of years!