Late Opening Friday, February 6

In order to allow all staff to attend a morning training meeting, Rock Island Public Library locations will open at noon on Friday, February 6. 

There will be no storytime this Friday at the Watts-Midtown Branch. 

Digital Resources

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Beanstack

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Participate in our seasonal and year-long reading challenges using Beanstack! This easy-to-use app allows readers to track their progress digitally using their personal device or computer. Create an account to access all the Rock Island Public Library reading challenges.

Comics Plus

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ComicsPlus is a digital library filled with thousands of titles, including comics, manga, and graphic novels for audiences of all ages! The good news doesn’t stop there… every title is available 24/7! There are no holds, due dates, or wait times involved so what are you waiting for?   Recommended for adults 18+.

Comics Plus - Children's Library

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ComicsPlus Children's Library is a digital library filled with thousands of titles, including comics, manga, and graphic novels perfectly curated for children and younger readers! The good news doesn’t stop there… every title is available 24/7! There are no holds, due dates, or wait times involved!  Recommended for grades K-6th.

Comics Plus - Teen Library

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Comics Plus - Teen Library is a digital library filled with thousands of titles, including comics, manga, and graphic novels for teen readers! The good news doesn’t stop there… every title is available 24/7! There are no holds, due dates, or wait times involved so what are you waiting for?  Recommended for grades 7-12.

eRead Illinois/Palace Project

The Palace Project by eRead Illinois

Enjoy the full eRead Illinois' collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks with the new Palace Project app! All you need to sign up is a library card!

First Search

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Search for full text articles and books around the world. Special log-in required. Contact Reference at RILIBREF@RIGOV.org or 309-732-7341 for access information.

Hoopla

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App available. Stream or download eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, music, and movies, and more using your computer or smart device. Featuring The Great Courses and Craftsy, Hoopla has a little bit for everyone! Check out up to 10 items per month.

Inkie.org

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Inkie.org is a tool for writers and readers! Inkie.org exclusively features content by Illinois authors, creators, and communities. Collections include the Indie Illinois e-book collection and RAILS Community Collections. Inkie.org also includes free creation and publishing tools to help Illinois writers get their works into the hands of Illinois readers.

Libby, by OverDrive

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Download the Libby app to enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines on your computer, tablet or mobile device.

Novelist K-8

NoveList K-8 Plus

The readers tool. Find titles in series, authors, audiobook narrators, or books that are suitable for readers ages K-8. Fiction & nonfiction.

Novelist Plus

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The readers tool. Find titles in series, authors, audiobook narrators, or books that are like your favorites. Fiction & nonfiction.

PrairieCat Libraries Mobile App

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PrairieCat On the Go is the new mobile app for staying connected with your library and library account. Download from the Google Play and Apple App Store.

Scholastic Book Flix

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Read-along eBooks, with non-fiction pairs. English & Spanish.