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! 

Southwest Branch 50th Anniversary Open House

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone
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Event Details

The Southwest Branch of the Rock Island Public Library opened its doors to the public 50 years ago on today's date, September 25, 1974.

Join your friends and neighbors in our Open House to celebrate these years of library service to the community in a unique and cherished partnership with the City of Rock Island's Fire Department, as it shares the building with Fire Station #2.

Drop into the Southwest Branch today for an open house to celebrate the branch's opening anytime during open hours. 

Events include: 

Toddler Tales Storytime: 11 am

Refreshments: Noon to 4 pm

Southwest Book Club: 4:00 pm