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. 

Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits

9:00am - 11:00am
Early Learning
All locations
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: All locations
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Rock Island Public Library Children's staff are bringing early literacy skills, library information and sharing stories to our friends at the RIMSD HeadStart and Preschool For All sites. 

Winter Toddler Playgroup

10:00am - 12:00pm
Early Learning
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Children's Story Area
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.  

An Introduction to Estate Planning

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Attorney James Greenwood will share his experience in estate planning in order to help you prepare for the future. Whether you're planning for the first time or just making updates, Mr.

Dissection Event

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Downtown Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of dissection! This hands-on activity covers basic skills and tools (we'll provide equipment and samples), and this event will be presented by science educator Andrea Martinez.