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. 

STEAM on Wheels

10:00am - 12:00pm
Teen
Southwest Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
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Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for a morning with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring laser-cut projects and virtual reality. This STEAM event is for teens 12-17. (And since we'll be working close to lunch, snacks and water will be available.) 

Paper Quilling for Beginners

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
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Seats Remaining: 2
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Paper quilling, also known as filigree, is an art form that has been practiced since the early 15th century. Join us for this Introduction Level class taught by a local expert! No prior experience required.

Hug a Book Dance Party

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Put on your dancing shoes and join us for our Hug A Book Dance Party.  We will spin the tunes and you bring the dance moves.  Each child will receive a bag and a book along with some fun props.