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 - Summer Schedule 2024
Start: 2024-06-25
End: 2024-06-25
Location: Library2Go - Summer Schedule 2024

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Time	Mon (6/24)	Tue (6/25)	Wed (6/26)	Thu (6/27)	Fri (6/28)	Sat (6/29)
All Day		This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library2Go - Summer Schedule 2024 All Day Family, Everyone Library2Go Mobile Library Offsite Event 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: Library2Go Mobile Library Age Group: Family, Everyone Program Type: Outreach Event Details: The Mobile Library will be closed on June 24th and July 4th.
9 am				This event is in the "Early Learning" group. RI-Skip-a-Long Visit 9:30am - 10:30pm Early Learning Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning
10 am		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. 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.
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.		This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Foam Blaster Party for Littles 11:00am - 11:30am 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 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!
12 pm					This event is in the "School Age" group. Foam Blaster Party for Bigs 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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 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!	This event is in the "Teen" group. Art with the FIGGE 12:00pm - 1:00pm Teen Watts-Midtown Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teen" 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: Teen Program Type: DIY Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: Are you a teen and a fan of art? Join us for a presentation by Kelsey from the FIGGE! Project will relate to the Figge's latest exhibit. This event is part of our Project Next Generation series.
1 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Cherry and Jerry Ragtime Concert 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: Step back in time as Cherry and Jerry bring you some hit tunes and rarely played gems from the ragtime era. With a focus on ragtime, early blues, and jazz, you'll hear enduring songs such as St. 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. Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. Pride Month Feature -- Murder at City Hall: The Killing of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk 2:00pm - 3:15pm 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 Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: On November 27, 1978 San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk were killed by their colleague, Supervisor Dan White.	This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Art Series 2:00pm - 3:00pm Children, School Age, Teen Downtown Library Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. This event is in the "Teen" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen Program Type: DIY Required Seats Remaining: 4 Art Series Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. Recommended for children entering 3rd through 8th grades. Registration required. Classes fill fast! This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Early Learning" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Outreach ~ Longview Park 2:30pm - 3:30pm Children, Early Learning, School Age Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Early Learning" group. This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age Program Type: Outreach Event Details: A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Hidden History: A Conversation 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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 Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Presentation, Discussion Event Details: Join Eudell Watts III in a conversation about the parts of history that aren't usually front and center. Eudell has spent many years advocating for the recognition of African-American and Indigenous Americans in our shared history.		This event is in the "Adult" group. OTC Hemp-Based Cannabinoids: The Healthcare Professional’s Perspective 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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 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
3 pm		This event is in the "School Age" group. Math Series 3:15pm - 4:15pm School Age Downtown Library Closed Required This event is in the "School Age" group. Closed 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: Presentation Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: Six weeks of fun math activities and games for ages 8 to 12 with Ms. Elizabeth Russell. Recommended for children in 2 to 6th grades. Keep those skills sharp over the summer! Registration required. 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).
4 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Southwest Book Club 4:30pm - 5:30pm Adult Southwest Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Event Details: Discussion of Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh 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?		Reservation Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Meeting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Southwest Branch Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room	This event is in the "Teen" group. STEAM on Wheels 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teen Southwest Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
5 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group. DIY Craft: Rainbow Tassel Earrings & Keychains 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adult Southwest 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: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Join us on Monday, June 24th, to make Rainbow Tassel Earrings & Keychains in celebration of Pride Month! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teen" group. Shark and Eyeball Dissection Event 6:00pm - 7:30pm Teen Southwest Branch Closed Required This event is in the "Teen" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: Teen Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us for an afternoon of dissection! This hands-on activity covers basic skills and tools (we'll provide equipment and samples), and for this event, we'll be dissecting beef eyeballs and dogfish sharks.		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Food for Thought, Rock Island Library Foundation 6:00pm - 8:30pm Everyone Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Annual fundraising event from the Rock Island Public Library Foundation.

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