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. 

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Foam Blaster Party for Littles

11:00am - 11:30am
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Terrace/Patio
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join the fun with the Mega Foam Blaster!  Foam will be shot out 40 feet rotating 180 degrees.  

This foam event is for our younger kids, 5 and under, to enjoy!   

Bring a towel!

Foam Blaster Party for Bigs

12:30pm - 1:30pm
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Terrace/Patio
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join the fun with the Mega Foam Blaster!  Foam will be shot 40 feet rotating 180 degrees.  

This foam event is for our older kids, 5 and older, to enjoy!   

Bring a towel!

OTC Hemp-Based Cannabinoids: The Healthcare Professional’s Perspective

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adult
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

TITLE: OTC Hemp-Based Cannabinoids: The Healthcare Professional’s Perspective

PRESENTER:  Dr. Cathy Rosenbaum, Holistic Clinical Pharmacist, Rx Integrative Solutions, Loveland OH

STEAM on Wheels

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen
Southwest Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring laser-cut projects, printing with 3-D pens, and virtual reality. This STEAM event is for teens 12-17. 

This event is part of our Project Next Generation series.