Special Closing, August 21
All Rock Island Public Library buildings will be closed Wednesday, August 21 so that all staff can attend Staff Development. Library2Go bookmobile will be off the road for the day. Book returns and online services will be available.
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.
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.