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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RESCHEDULED: "Gangsters & Ghosts" Walking Tour with QC Haunts & History

Program Type:

Tour

Age Group:

Adult
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Event Details

Step into history on Wednesday, October 18th, as Minda Powers-Douglas from QC Haunts & History leads a haunted walking tour through Downtown Rock Island. Not only will you learn about John Looney's old haunts, but also the spooky local history of the Rock Island Brewing Co., local theaters, the former YMCA, and more. This walking tour is 90 minutes in length and about 1.2 miles long roundtrip. We will gather in the Downtown Library parking lot at 6pm. Registration is required for this event.

Please note that there is adult content including tales of violence, drinking, and brothels, so tours are limited to an adult audience. For more information about the content of the tour, please visit the QC Haunts & History website at https://qchaunts.com/.