Downtown Library

10:00am-6:00pm

Downtown Library
401 19th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: 10:00am-6:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Watts-Midtown Branch

10:00am-6:00pm

Watts-Midtown Branch
2715 30th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

Southwest Branch

10:00am-6:00pm

Southwest Branch
9010 Ridgewood Road
Rock Island, IL 61201
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 12:00pm-8:00pm

Tue: 12:00pm-8:00pm

Wed: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm

Fri: 10:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm

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Program promotion featuring a woman dressed as Jane Austen and reading "A Visit With Jane Austen, December 6th, 11AM, Watts-Midtown Branch"

A Visit with Jane Austen

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Presentation, Performance

Event Details:

In honor of her 250th birthday this month, join us on Saturday, December 6th, for a visit with Jane Austen herself!

Yu-Gi_Oh! Game Night. Free Card! November 10th 2025. 4-5 downtown. Get Ready to Duel. Cards donated by Konami. Also featuring graphics from the anime Yu-Gi-Oh!

Yu-Gi-Oh! Game Night

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: School Age, Teen

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Learn how to play the popular trading card game Yu-Gi-Oh! and get some free cards! Get ready to duel!!

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Time	Sun (7/13)	Mon (7/14)	Tue (7/15)	Wed (7/16)	Thu (7/17)	Fri (7/18)	Sat (7/19)
10 am		Reservation Pre-Opening Meeting for RIPL's Upcoming Lawn Care RFP 10:30am–11:15am Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Purpose of Meeting This the mandatory pre-opening meeting to the Rock Island Public Library's upcoming RFP for Lawn Care Service. All potential bidders are required to attend and register their attendance on-site.			Reservation Office Hours: Rep. Gregg Johnson's Constituent Representative 10:00am–2:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown: Ground Floor Entrance Lobby Purpose of Meeting Kaeleen Smith, Constituent Services Liaison for the Office of Representative Gregg Johnson, 72nd District, will be available in our ground floor lobby for office hours to take questions and offer assistance to District constituents.
11 am		Reservation Pre-Opening Meeting for RIPL's Upcoming Snow Removal RFP 11:15am–12:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Purpose of Meeting This the mandatory pre-opening meeting to the Rock Island Public Library's upcoming RFP for Snow Removal Service. All potential bidders are required to attend and register their attendance on-site.
12 pm
1 pm					This event is in the "Adult" group Downtown Movie Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Movie Event Details: Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is a 2025 Oscar nominated historical fiction film.
2 pm			This event is in the "School Age" group Art Series 2:00pm–3:00pm School Age Downtown Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. How have games been depicted in the world of art? Level up your art ability with fun hands-on projects inspired by different works of art.	This event is in the "Everyone" group A River Runs Through It -- The History of Steamboats in America 2:00pm–3:00pm Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?
3 pm			This event is in the "School Age" group Math Club 3:15pm–4:00pm School Age Downtown Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: School Age Registration Required Event Details: Six weeks of fun math activities and games for ages 8 to 12 with Ms. Elizabeth Russell. Recommended for children in 2nd to 6th grades. Level Up your math game with fun ways to use it! Registration required.
4 pm
5 pm			Reservation Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Downtown Library Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Purpose of Meeting 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. This event is in the "Everyone" group Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting 5:00pm–6:00pm Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.