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 @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
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Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Rock Island Arsenal History

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

Join the Army Sustainment Command Historians as they explore the history of the Rock Island Arsenal, the US Military, and the Quad Cities. This presentation will also be offered at Davenport Public Libraryat 6PM, where they will also record a

Build a Cat Castle!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen, Adult, Family
Downtown Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Celebrate International Cat day and make your feline friend a sanctuary all their own! Boxes, building materials, and paint will all be provided. Bring your creativity and and idea of your cat's personal style.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.