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. 

Library2GO - Fall/Winter Schedule 2022/2023

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Everyone
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As we await the opening of our new branch, we have reduced hours for the bookmobile. We are fully open for entry and browsing, masks encouraged, but not required.

You can also continue to pick up holds and have us choose items for you with Mobile Library2Go Curbside! 

Curbside service: Place an item on hold and we will call you when your item is ready. We will schedule an appointment with you at the stop you prefer! Then simply drive to your stop at the set time, call the number on our sign (309-989-5450) and let us load your items into your car.

This route schedule is in effect though December 29, 2022. We have 4 stops on Thursdays. They are: 

  • 10:00-11:00am ~ St. George Greek Orthodox Church (until new branch is fully operational)
  • 1:00-2:00pm ~ Advanced Auto Parts/38th St and 18th Ave
  • 2:30-3:30pm ~ Centennial Shelter Park-Big Island
  • 4:00-5:00pm ~ MLK Center (not on 10/20, or 10/27 due to special October events)

We have some special events coming up using our Mobile Library2Go. They are:

  • October 19, 2022 - Rock Island Arsenal Trunk or Treat 4:00-5:30pm
  • October 20, 2022 - Horace Mann Headstart Pumpkin Fest (School event 3:30-5:30)
  • October 26, 2022 - Earl Hanson Family Engagement Event 5:00-7:00pm
  • October 27, 2022 - Frances Willard Family Literacy Event 4:30-6:00pm
  • October 28, 2022 - Rotary Club of Rock Island Pumpkin Palooza - Corn Crib in Coal Valley 9:30am-12:30pm
  • October 31, 2022 - AAOCO Boo Event (Trunk or Treat) 9th Street between 6th and 7th    Avenues 5:00-7:00pm

If you have any questions regarding the L2G schedule, please call Carol Anne at 309-732-7335.