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 - 7:15pm
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Duke Otherwise

10:30am - 11:30am
Everyone
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Clever music from everyone from the charming Duke Otherwise. With his guitar, tap shoes, and distinct baritone, Duke performs a hilarious and highly interactive musical program for all ages. Bring your dancing shoes! 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

STEAM: Squishies for Teens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen
Downtown Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Teens will use squishy foam to make shapes and art.  Use your imagination to create, draw, doodle and SQUISH!

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAMazing: Squishie

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Downtown Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

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