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. 

This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

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:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

"Unconditional Surrender" - The Life of U. S. Grant

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult, Family
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Presentation, Performance
Event Details:

"Unconditional Surrender" is a performance and presentation by Pete Grady depicting Ulysses S. Grant. Grant was one of the most successful Union generals during the Civil War, and was the 18th President of the United States from 1868 to 1876.

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

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). 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:

Discussion of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Secrets of the Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Online
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Will Shortz Registration Form

Secrets of a Puzzle Master: A Conversation with Will Shortz