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.

The Rock Island Railroad Video Series #7: This Was the Rock Island

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Adult, Everyone
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

There was a time when giants roamed the earth and trains had cabooses. One of those giants was The Rock Island Line railroad.

Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6).

This week we will be playing with Squishy Circuits.

Weekly Teen Book Talk

3:45pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Online
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Check out this week's book talk from Emily, the Young Adult Librarian! Just go to our Facebook page (or our Teen page, if you want to watch live). 

Library Board of Trustees meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees. Time is available for public comment during the meeting. 

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.

Reservation

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Event Details

The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street.

Midtown Readers Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi!