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. 

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Library

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Build early learning skills in your preschooler ages five and under with fun stories and songs.  

 

 

 

Southwest Book Sale

12:00pm - 3:00pm
Everyone
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

Fill a bag for a donation - Get some good deals on books that need a new home. Free shopping bags available, or purchase a reusable library tote bag for $3, or 2 for $5. 150 Rock Island Library Anniversary tote also available for $6.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Online
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult
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). 

Lucky Clover string art w/ High Strung by 3M

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Southwest Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

High Strung by 3M is back once more! Participants will be guided through the process from start to finish and go home with a springtime piece of the luck of the Irish.

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.

Photo Guidelines

We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.

Reservation

Ward 4 Meeting with Alderperson Jenni Swanson

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

All Rock Island residents are invited to the Ward 4 meeting with Alderperson Jenni Swanson. Come prepared to ask questions, learn about city happenings, and speak directly to those who can answer your questions.