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
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
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Develop your child's love of learning with

stories and songs.   

For ages 5 and under with a caregiver.

History of the Rock Island Arsenal - Rock Island & The Civil War

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 presentation will dive into the rich history of Rock Island during the Civil War.

Jungle Escape Room

3:00pm - 6:00pm
School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Downtown Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Can you escape from the jungle alive? Come play our escape room game and find out! You have one hour to beat the game: sign up your group of up to five people, and we'll contact you about what time you want to play.