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. 

Library2GO - Fall/Winter Schedule 2022/2023

All Day
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
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It's Happening!!!

Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart Visit

9:00am - 12:00pm
Early Learning
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
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The Rock Island Public Library Children's staff are bringing early literacy skills, library information and sharing stories to our friends at the RIMSD HeadStart and Preschool For All sites. 

Downtown Pop-up Story

10:00am - 5:00pm
Early Learning
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
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Pop-up Story will be available at our Downtown branch, Children's Room on Thursdays.  Our Children and Youth Services staff will be happy to read a story to your child.  This is perfect for families wanting to have a short visit to the l

Historical Room open to patrons

1:00pm - 2:45pm
Adult
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Historical Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

The Downtown Library's Historical Room will be open for those who wish to use its materials.

Balancing the Account: Shifting Public Perception of Native Americans from Deficits to Values with Dr. Jane Simonson

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Presentation
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Please join us for a free community lecture with Dr. Jane Simonsen, Professor of History at Augustana College.

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.