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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Craft Downtown: Paper Quilling

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Local author visit/Shellie Moore Guy

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Local author Shellie Moore Guy will share her family history and how that history became the basis for her book "The Family Tree".  

Copies of the book will be available for sale.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Let's Talk About Death - Death Cafe

11:30am - 1:00pm
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: Discussion
Event Details:

Conversation Group.


No agenda. We gather, we eat cake, and we talk. Discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it. Open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.