Special Weather Closing

Due to adverse weather conditions, all Rock Island Public Library buildings will be closed Monday, March 16. Meeting room reservations, library events, and Library2Go routes are also cancelled.

Even when our buildings are closed, our digital services put reading. music, movies/TV, and research at your fingertips. 

OUTREACH- At the Park with Skip-Along Learning Center

10:00am–11:00am
Early Learning
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:

Children Staff will be at the park presenting stories and activities for Rock Island Skip-Along Learning Center

Getting Started with FamilySearch

11:00am–12:15pm
Adult, Family
Downtown Library
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Would you like to get acquainted with the genealogy website FamilySearch? Perhaps you would like to start your journey toward discovering your ancestors.

OFFSITE-Spring Forward Summer Camp

12:30pm–2:00pm
School Age
Offsite
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Children and Youth Services staff will be with our Spring Forward friends 5 times this summer to share library information, engage in our "Rocket into Reading" activity and for the older students; learn about Library activities and programs for mi

Family Tie Dye

3:30pm–5:30pm
Family
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Terrace/Patio
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Bring on the fun colors of summer with tie dye.  Bring whatever item you would like to tie dye (cotton or cotton blends work best) to our new branch and express yourself with your unique design. We'll be outside on the patio!