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. 

Southwest Toddler Tales

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
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Develop your child's love of learning with

stories, songs and a craft. 

For ages 5 and under with a caregiver.

History of the Rock Island Arsenal - The U.S. Army and Fort Armstrong

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Everyone
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
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In celebration of its 160th anniversary, come learn about the history of the Rock Island Arsenal from Army Sustainment Command historians. This talk will cover The U.S. Army and Fort Armstrong.

 

Rock Island Horticulture Club Community Seed Swap

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach, Special Event
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Come catch our seed library as it debuts for the year at RIHC's Annual Seed Swap. Hosted at the Quad City Botanical Center, come and pick up seeds, socialize, and enjoy light refreshments with garden enthusiasts of all levels.