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. 

A Black Women’s History Month Feature – Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Documentary

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen, Adult, Everyone
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
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There are few Chicago historical figures whose life and work speak to the current moment more than Ida B. Wells, the 19th century investigative journalist, civil rights leader, and passionate suffragist.

Library meeting/private

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room

DIY Craft: Pressed Flower Lantern

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Southwest Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
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April Showers Bring May Flowers!

Are you looking to add to your spring decor? Join us on Monday, April 29th, to make a Pressed Flower Lantern! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.