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. 

Quarterly Book Sales

10:00am–1:00pm
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Program Type: Book Sale
Event Details:

In 2024, the Library and PALS (People Advocating for Library Services) will offer book sales each quarter. Great news - each will be two days long!

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am–11:00am
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

11:45am–2:15pm
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event, Tour
Event Details:

Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary.  Library introduction, services, collections, library cards and special activities will be part of the