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.
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.
Fifty years ago, in 1969, not only did man land on the moon, but the John Deere Planetarium and Carl Gamble Observatory opened its doors at Augustana College. Join us on a guided tour of the night sky by Dr.
The Rock Island Public Library will have Children's Services Staff visiting the Spring Forward-Rock Island Academy to share a story and provide an activity.
Explore Science, technology, environment, art, mathematics with fun projects, shows, and activities. Hands on fun and learning for school age kids, grades K-6. Registration required. Can sign up for all projects or for individual events.