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. 

Discovering Newsbank--Rock Island Library's Newest Newspaper Resource

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
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   The Rock Island Public Library is proud to be able to make NewsBank available to its patrons and, through its library online services, to the larger community.

Banned Books Reading

5:30pm - 7:45pm
Teen, Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Presentation, Discussion, Performance, Special Event
Event Details:

The Rock Island Public Library and Midwest Writing Center proudly present the annual "Banned Books Week Reading," featuring area librarians, educators, and supporters of First Amendment rights.