Christmas Holiday Closings

All Rock Island Library locations, including Library2Go bookmobile routes, are closed for the Christmas holiday on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Libraries are open normal hours  Monday and Thursday of Christmas week, but there will be no Goodwill computer assistance program on Dec. 26. 

Stay in touch over the holiday with our digital services and PrairieCat app. Our website "online branch" is always open! 

Southwest Community Room

Maximum Capacity

50

Library Branch

Southwest Branch

Best Suited for:

  • Small groups/community organizations.
  • Meetings of educational, cultural, professional, or business purposes.

Availability & Fees: 

  • Non-profit groups: $10 per hour
  • For profit or private event room use: $25 per hour 

Conditions for Use: 

  • Admission fees may not be charged. 
  • Reoccurring events may reserve three months in advance. Renewal is not automatic. 
  • Payment arrangements expected within three days of booking. 
  • $25 after-hours and $50 clean-up fees may be assessed for non-compliance with room-use guidelines. 

Audio/Visual Equipment included with paid rentals. Use will not be granted without pre-registration and payment. Organizations using the equipment assume responsibility for operation and reasonable care and will be required to pay for any damages. Please notify the Business Office immediately (or a service desk after Business Office hours) if there is a problem with the equipment

All Users: 
Please see Meeting Room policy page for full details on use. 

First time users: If you are unsure about whether your proposed use fits the policy, or have other questions, please contact us.
All events must conclude 30 minutes prior to library closing time.

Equipment

  • Tables and Chairs (no charge) 
  • Laptop (additional fee applies)
  • Podium 
  • Sink/small refrigerator (serving/coffee preparation only) 
  • Projection System 
  • Dry erase easel

Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in Library community rooms.  

Seating

Public Capacity: 

  • Tables/Chairs: 30
  • Standing: 50
On narrow displays, the weekly room calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view room availability for the whole week.

Sun - 12/22

    • 10:00am
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    • 10:15am
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    • 10:30am
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    • 10:45am
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    • 11:00am
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    • 11:15am
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    • 11:30am
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    • 11:45am
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    • 12:00pm
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    • 12:15pm
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    • 12:30pm
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    • 12:45pm
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    • 1:00pm
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    • 1:15pm
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    • 1:30pm
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    • 1:45pm
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    • 2:00pm
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    • 2:15pm
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    • 2:30pm
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    • 2:45pm
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    • 3:00pm
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    • 3:15pm
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    • 3:30pm
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    • 3:45pm
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    • 4:00pm
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    • 4:15pm
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    • 4:30pm
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    • 5:00pm
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    • 5:30pm
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    • 6:00pm
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    • 6:15pm
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    • 7:00pm
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    • 7:15pm
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Mon - 12/23

Tue - 12/24

Wed - 12/25

Thu - 12/26

Fri - 12/27

Sat - 12/28