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. 

How to Make a Watch - Illinois Watch Company 1922 video

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
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Illinois used to have several watch factories within the state. In 1922, the Illinois Watch Company, located in Springfield, put together a video showing the entire process of assembling a wrist or pocket watch.

Small Business Development Center: SBDC Day!

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
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Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown: Ground Floor Entrance Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Information Table
Event Details:

Join us for SBDC Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing the vital role Small Business Development Centers play in fueling American entrepreneurship.

Family Storytime @ Watts-Midtown Branch

6:00pm–6:30pm
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.