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. 

OUTREACH- At the Park with Skip-Along Learning Center

10:00am - 11:00am
Early Learning
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Children Staff will be at the park presenting stories and activities for Rock Island Skip-Along Learning Center

Getting Started with FamilySearch

11:00am - 12:15pm
Adult, Family
Downtown Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Would you like to get acquainted with the genealogy website FamilySearch? Perhaps you would like to start your journey toward discovering your ancestors.

OFFSITE-Spring Forward Summer Camp

12:30pm - 2:00pm
School Age
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Children and Youth Services staff will be with our Spring Forward friends 5 times this summer to share library information, engage in our "Rocket into Reading" activity and for the older students; learn about Library activities and programs for mi

Family Tie Dye

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Family
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Terrace/Patio
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Bring on the fun colors of summer with tie dye.  Bring whatever item you would like to tie dye (cotton or cotton blends work best) to our new branch and express yourself with your unique design. We'll be outside on the patio!