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. 

Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart Visit

9:00am - 10:00am
Early Learning
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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
Event Details:

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

MoneySmart Week--Employer Retirement Plans

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Teen, Adult, Family
Online
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

The savings fitness presentation is designed to educate participants about employer retirement plans and the various paths available for planning a secure financial future.

Outreach: RIMSD Summer Opportunities Expo

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Family, Everyone
Outreach
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Be the first to learn about and sign up for RIMSD's Lights On Summer Enrichment.

STEAM on Wheels

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring laser-cut projects and virtual reality. This STEAM event is for teens 11-18. 

Outreach: Henry Farnam Dinner

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Special Collections Librarian James Shearouse attended the Henry Farnam dinner to provide information about the library's special collections, history, and genealogy services.