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. 

Virtual Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Online
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Watch storytime on the

Rock Island Library Facebook page.

Tuesdays at 10:30

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Online
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen
Event Details:

Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live). 

Downtown Surprise March Crafternoon

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Everyone
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

Drop-in from 4-6pm at our Downtown Library for a fun March craft! All supplies will be provided.

Masks are encouraged inside all library locations.

Southwest Surprise March Crafternoon

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Everyone
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Event Details:

Drop-in from 4-6pm at our Southwest Library for a fun March craft! All supplies will be provided.

Masks are encouraged inside all library locations.

RIPL Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 5 pm at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street, Rock Island.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Midtown Readers Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Online
Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin!