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.

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Name: Library2Go - Spring Schedule 2024
Start: 2024-03-18
End: 2024-03-21
Location: Library2Go - Spring Schedule 2024

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All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library2Go - Spring Schedule 2024 All Day 3/18 - 3/21 Everyone Library2Go Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Our new Spring Intersession bookmobile schedule starts Monday, March 11th, and runs through Tuesday, May 21st. We are fully open for entry and browsing.
10 am	This event is in the "School Age" group. Flex Foam Painting 10:30am - 11:30am School Age Downtown Library This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Special Event Event Details: School's STILL out! Join your friends at the library to decorate flex foam cupcakes. For grad K - 6th.	This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.		This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Spring Toddler Playgroup 10:00am - 12:00pm Early Learning Downtown Library This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Native Plant Gardening in Your Yard 10:30am - 11:30am Adult, Family, Everyone Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Have you ever wanted to learn more about native plants, or how to incorporate them into your own garden? This event is in the "Children" group. Bluey Party 10:30am - 12:30pm Children Downtown Library This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Everyone's favorite blue heeler puppy! Bluey activities, crafts and dancing.
11 am			This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am - 11:30am Early Learning Southwest Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Everyone" group. QC Arts Visiting Artist: Grosse Isle, The Sounds of Quebec and Ireland 1:00pm - 2:00pm Everyone Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Performance Event Details: The traditional music trio Grosse Isle was born out of the “absolutely magical” collaboration between three exceptional musicians from Quebec and Ireland (The Irish Music Magazine). Reservation Informational Pre-Bid Meeting - HVAC Project 1:00pm - 3:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Purpose of Meeting Informational pre-bid meeting for the Southwest Library's HVAC Equipment Replacement Project. Contractors can look at existing equipment, and any questions will be answered at this time.			This event is in the "Adult" group. Vintage Jewelry Seminar 1:00pm - 3:00pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 70 Event Details: Are you a fan of vintage or antique jewelry and would love to learn more? Join Unique Repeats for this exciting seminar on all things vintage jewelry! Beautiful vintage pieces will be on display. You will learn: 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.	This event is in the "School Age" group. Flex Foam Painting 1:00pm - 2:00pm School Age Southwest Branch This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Special Event Event Details: School's STILL out! Join your friends at the library to decorate flex foam cupcakes. For grad K - 6th.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adult, Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: DIY Event Details: Do you love to knit or crochet? We would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!
3 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Weekly Teen Book Talk 3:45pm - 4:00pm Teen, Adult Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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).	This event is in the "School Age" group. Flex Foam Painting 3:00pm - 4:00pm School Age Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: School Age Program Type: Special Event Event Details: School's STILL out! Join your friends at the library to decorate flex foam cupcakes. For grad K - 6th.
4 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group. 3-D Printing Pens 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Downtown Library This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown: Ground Floor Entrance Lobby Age Group: Teen Program Type: DIY Event Details: Interested in 3-D printing? Our 3-D print pens are a great place to start learning, and they're available for checkout! Stop by this event and start a project of your own and try out our different pens. This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:30pm - 6:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?		This event is in the "Teen" group. 3-D Printing Pens 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Teen Program Type: DIY Event Details: Interested in 3-D printing? Our 3-D print pens are a great place to start learning, and they're available for checkout! Stop by this event and start a project of your own and try out our different pens.
5 pm		Library Board of Trustees meeting 5:00pm - 6:00pm Downtown Library Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Spring String Art Class 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Adult" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: We're thinking SPRING here at the library! Join in on some crafty fun in this guided String Art class with High Strung by 3M! 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Midtown Readers Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce!	This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch 6:00pm - 7:00pm Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adult" group. Ruth E. Carter: Interweaving Tradition and Imagination Through Costume Design 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adult Online Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation Event Details: Join us for a special event with Ruth E. Carter, two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer. Carter made history as the first Black person to win the Costume Design category, winning an Academy Award for Black Panther.

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