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. 

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.

Duke Otherwise

10:30am - 11:30am
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! 

STEAM: Squishies for Teens

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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!

STEAMazing: Squishie

3:00pm - 4:00pm
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