Buildings Closed for Juneteenth

All Rock Island Public Library buildings and bookmobile routes are closed Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Visit us online or see us during regular hours on Friday! 

Big News! Downtown Restroom Renovation

1st floor restrooms (on the main floor) of our Downtown Library will be unavailable for a few months due to major renovations.

Ground Floor restrooms (off the accessible entrance and Children's Room) and 2nd floor public restrooms will be available during all library hours. 

Microfilm services are available on the table across from the Reference Desk. 

Upcoming Events

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Library2Go Summer 2025

All Day 6/16–6/20
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

We've added more stops for you this summer! For a complete list click on the link to the Library2Go schedule.

We look forward to seeing you on board!

 

A River Runs Through It -- Life along the Mississippi

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Life Along the Mississippi 

Power Point Party!!

6:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Presentation, Discussion, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a slideshow of whatever you want (doesn't have to be on PowerPoint) and share it with your fellow presenters. It can be as serious or as silly (within library behavior policy) as you would like! 

"Explorations:" Opening Artist Reception

4:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for the opening reception for Explorations, our summer art exhibit at the Rock Island Library Watts-Midtown Art Exhibit, featuring the works of local artists Zaiga Thorson, Stacey Replinger, and Ralph Iaccarino.

Level Up Summer Reading Challenge

All Day
Everyone
All locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: All locations
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Reading fun is for EVERYONE! Join our all-ages Level Up Reading Challenge and win cool prizes just by leveling up your reading minutes and library fun. 

Library2Go Summer 2025

All Day 6/23–6/27
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

We've added more stops for you this summer! For a complete list click on the link to the Library2Go schedule.

We look forward to seeing you on board!

 

Library2Go at Longview Park

2:30pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Longview Park is the place to be on Tuesday afternoons this summer!

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be there to share children's stories and an activity. Come join us!

Southwest Sip & Paint

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Southwest Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library2Go at the Backyard Bioblitz

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Look for our mobile library at Hauberg Estate as they host the Backyard Bioblitz.

Level Up Summer Reading Challenge

All Day
Everyone
All locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: All locations
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Reading fun is for EVERYONE! Join our all-ages Level Up Reading Challenge and win cool prizes just by leveling up your reading minutes and library fun. 

Library2Go Summer 2025

All Day 6/30–7/4
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

We've added more stops for you this summer! For a complete list click on the link to the Library2Go schedule.

We look forward to seeing you on board!

 

The History of Independence Day

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Happy Independence Day! 

Library2Go at Longview Park

2:30pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Longview Park is the place to be on Tuesday afternoons this summer!

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be there to share children's stories and an activity. Come join us!

Level Up Summer Reading Challenge

All Day
Everyone
All locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: All locations
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Reading fun is for EVERYONE! Join our all-ages Level Up Reading Challenge and win cool prizes just by leveling up your reading minutes and library fun. 

Library2Go Summer 2025

All Day 7/7–7/11
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

We've added more stops for you this summer! For a complete list click on the link to the Library2Go schedule.

We look forward to seeing you on board!

 

Library2Go at Longview Park

2:30pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Longview Park is the place to be on Tuesday afternoons this summer!

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be there to share children's stories and an activity. Come join us!

Downtown Sip & Paint

4:00pm–6:00pm
Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Library Mini Golf

2:00pm–6:00pm
Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Downtown Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Downtown Library and play 12 holes of mini golf! Compete against family and friends, and keep track of your score as you complete our course for fun and bragging rights.

 

Library Mini Golf

10:00am–2:00pm
Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Downtown Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the Downtown Library and play 12 holes of mini golf! Compete against family and friends, and keep track of your score as you complete our course for fun and bragging rights.

 

Level Up Summer Reading Challenge

All Day
Everyone
All locations
Offsite Event
Library Branch: All locations
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Reading fun is for EVERYONE! Join our all-ages Level Up Reading Challenge and win cool prizes just by leveling up your reading minutes and library fun. 

Library2Go Summer 2025

All Day 7/14–7/18
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

We've added more stops for you this summer! For a complete list click on the link to the Library2Go schedule.

We look forward to seeing you on board!

 

Library2Go at Longview Park

2:30pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Longview Park is the place to be on Tuesday afternoons this summer!

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be there to share children's stories and an activity. Come join us!

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Event Details

The Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees meets regularly at 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Downtown Library, 401 19th Street.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

A River Runs Through It -- The History of Steamboats in America

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

The History of Steamboats in America, narrated by Loretta Young