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: Family Reading Month
Start: 2024-11-04T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-11-30T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Rock Island Public Library

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Time	Sun (11/17)	Mon (11/18)	Tue (11/19)	Wed (11/20)	Thu (11/21)	Fri (11/22)	Sat (11/23)
All Day	This event is in the "Family" group. Family Reading Month 11/04/2024 @ 10:00am - 11/30/2024 @ 5:00pm Family All locations Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: All locations Age Group: Family Event Details: Celebrate Family Literacy Month Pick up your Family Literacy Month reading log and bag at any of our Rock Island Public Libraries. When you complete the activities return the log and pick up a free book.
		This event is in the "Family" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library2Go Fall/Winter 2024 All Day 11/18 - 11/22 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 Nov. 25th, 28th - 29th, Dec. 24th - 25th, and Dec. 31st - Jan. 1st.
9 am				This event is in the "School Age" group. Outreach: Longfellow Elementary Visit 9:15am - 10:15am School Age Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "School Age" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: School Age Program Type: Outreach Event Details: Youth Services staff visits Rock Island/Milan schools to promote literacy.	This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 9:00am - 11:00am 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 Event Details: Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.
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 "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. "Literary Leaves" Art Class w/ Gloria B 11:30am - 1:30pm Teen, Adult Downtown Library Open Required This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Required Seats Remaining: 3 Event Details: "Literary Leaves"
12 pm						This event is in the "School Age" group. LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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 Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Tour Event Details: We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!
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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: Mental Health, DIY Mental Health Program ARPA This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island. 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 "School Age" group. Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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 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 creating pumpkin slime! 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. Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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 Children's Room 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 creating pumpkin slime!! This event is in the "Teen" group. Hot Glass Teen Event 3:30pm - 5:00pm Teen Offsite Closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Teen" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Teen Program Type: Special Event Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Join us at Hot Glass and learn about the art and science of glass blowing. Space is limited, so sign up today! This event is for ages 14-18, and is part of our Project Next Generation series.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children" group. Outreach ~ United Way/Spring Forward ~ Read with Me 4:00pm - 4:30pm Children Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Outreach Event Details: Children's librarian will be at Ridgewood School with United Way/Spring Forward reading with students.	This event is in the "Adult" group. Southwest Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm 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 The Dutch House by Ann Patchett	This event is in the "Adult" group. Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 4:00pm - 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 Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
5 pm		This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Outreach ~ Milan Skip A Long Family Night 5:00pm - 6:00pm Early Learning Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Youth Services librarian will be attending the Skip A Long family event.	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 "Teen" group. Graphic Novel Book Club 5:00pm - 5:30pm 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 Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for our Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll be discussing the book Redbone, so if you've read it (or if you want to read it), stop by for snacks and a chat about graphic novels. (Ages 12-18) This event is in the "Adult" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Silent Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adult, Everyone Watts-Midtown Branch 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: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Mental Health Program ARPA This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island. Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you!
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 Cooking for Picasso by Camille Aubray!	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. ILP Presents: Chef Art Smith 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: Special Event Event Details: Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith! Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.

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