Watts-Midtown Driveway Work
Work begins soon on repairing the driveway leading into our Watts-Midtown Branch and the RI YMCA. When weather allows work to start, please note that there will be only one lane in and out of the parking lot. Please alternate when entering or leaving the lot, and note that there is no left hand turn onto the drive off 30th Street.
Remember that you can return items to any Rock Island Library, even if it was checked out at the branch. Thank you for your patience as the YMCA repairs this driveway.
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2023 Annual Report released
Read our Annual Report on ways we served the community in 2023 here! This report is issued annually during National Library Week of the following year.
Spring into Events For Everyone in the Family
We're marching right into Spring with a full schedule of FREE library events for families, adults, teens, and children in March and April. See the download link below to print off your own copy, or ask for one at library locations!
Toddler Playgroup - Extended
Here’s an easy way to arrange play dates for your toddler – bring them to the Toddler Playgroup at the Rock Island Downtown Library.
Join our PALS!
PALS is a volunteer organization formed under the Rock Island Public Library Foundation. You'll find our PALS working at monthly book sales, speaking up for the value of our library to the community, and helping with programs.
Read Beyond the Paywall with our Newspaper Resources!
In addition to the New York Times Online, we now offer the Newsbank database suite, which significantly expands your access to digital newspapers at no cost! It includes more than 2,500 local, regional, and national newspapers, and TV news content.
Read, Renew, Repeat! Summer Reading Challenge
Read, Renew, Repeat, for Free Summer Fun!
June 1 to July 31, 2024
ONE challenge for ALL AGES! Enter together for fun all summer long.
The Seed Library Opens March 11, 2024
The Seed Library will be open for the 2024 growing season as of March 11, 2024!
Browse the full collection at the Downtown Library, and choose up to 5 seed packets per household, per month. No library card required.
RIPL Cardholders Are STILL Fine Free
Our Fine Free policy for RIPL cardholders wasn't only for our anniversary year - it's an ongoing policy! That means that late fines for Rock Island Public Library (RIPL) cardholders are mostly a thing of the past.
Illinois Libraries Present Author Series
The Illinois Libraries Present series brings you fascinating talks with best-selling authors at no additional charge to you. All events are online.