Watts-Midtown Branch Closed Wednesday, January 21

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Watts-Midtown Branch will be closed for the remainder of today, Wednesday, January 21. Please use our Downtown Library or Southwest Branch. 

Good news: The branch will reopen at noon, Thursday, January 22. 

Library2GO - Fall/Winter Schedule 2022/2023

All Day
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

As we await the opening of our new branch, we have reduced hours for the bookmobile. We are fully open for entry and browsing, masks encouraged, but not required.

Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart Visit

9:00am–12:00pm
Early Learning
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

The Rock Island Public Library Children's staff are bringing early literacy skills, library information and sharing stories to our friends at the RIMSD HeadStart and Preschool For All sites. 

Historical Room open to patrons

1:00pm–2:45pm
Adult
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Historical Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

The Downtown Library's Historical Room will be open for those who wish to use its materials.

150th Book Club - The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Book Club
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Book Clubs

Connect with other readers to discuss books.

Join us for a special seasonal book club in honor of our 150th anniversary! For our winter (and initial) meeting, we will be discussing The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk.