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. 

I-74 Virtual Reality Bridge Tour

9:30am - 4:15pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Event Details:

Take a virtual tour of the new  I-74 Bridge in the collaboration area on 2nd floor of the downtown library.  Check out headset and controller from the reference desk and experience a fully-immersive view of the new bridge.

Downtown Toddler Tales

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Come in for stories, songs and a craft. 

For ages 5 and under.

Cupcake Wars

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen
Southwest Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

We're partnering with the Y and Hyvee for our very own cupcake decorating contest. Learn basic decorating techniques, make an edible work of art, and see who will win these harrowing Cupcake Wars!