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 (8/31)	Mon (9/01)	Tue (9/02)	Wed (9/03)	Thu (9/04)	Fri (9/05)	Sat (9/06)
All Day		Closing Labor Day Closing All Day All locations Branches: All locations Description: All Rock Island Public Library buildings and Library2Go bookmobile routes will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 in honor of the Labor Day holiday. Outside book returns and digital services will be available.
		This event is in the "Everyone" group Library2Go September/October 2025 All Day 9/1–9/5 Everyone Library2Go Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Outreach Event Details: We're back in the swing of things and we look forward to seeing you at our current lineup of route stops.
9 am					This event is in the "Early Learning" group Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 9:00am–11:00am Early Learning Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.
10 am							This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rescheduled Petting Zoo @ Longview Park 10:00am–2:00pm Family, Everyone Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Family, Everyone Program Type: Special Event Event Details: PLEASE NOTE: This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 6! This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Cancelled Board Game Day 10:30am–1:30pm Teen, Adult, Family Downtown Library This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Collaboration Area Age Group: Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: Gaming Event Details: Board game fans: come to the Downtown Library for an afternoon of fun! Learn to play new games, or rediscover an old favorite. (Note that some games will be available for checkout during this event.) This event is in the "Adult" group Saturday Stash Busters 10:30am–1:30pm Adult Downtown Library Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Closed 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: DIY Registration Required Event Details: SATURDAY STASH BUSTERS - Patchwork Improv: Working with Squares on September 6
11 am
12 pm					This event is in the "Early Learning" group Early Learning Outreach-RIMSD HeadStart & Preschool For All Visits 12:00pm–1:00pm Early Learning Offsite Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Youth Services staff will be reading and sharing literacy activities with the RIMSD Head Start and Preschool for All classes.
1 pm
2 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Everyone" group A River Runs Through It -- The History of Steamboats in America 2:00pm–3:00pm Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group 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: Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone Program Type: Movie Event Details: A River Runs Through It -- The History of Steamboats in America 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 Lego Board Games-Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown 3:30pm–4:30pm School Age Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!		Reservation Personnel Policy Committee 3:00pm–4:30pm Watts-Midtown Branch Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Purpose of Meeting Committee meeting This event is in the "School Age" group Lantern Making-Elementary After School Activity @ Southwest 3:30pm–4:30pm School Age Southwest Branch This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southwest Branch Room: Southwest Community Room Age Group: School Age Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!	This event is in the "Everyone" group Card Drive - Our Big Fat Greek Festival 3:30pm–8:30pm Everyone Library2Go Mobile Library Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Outreach, Special Event Event Details: Visit the Rock Island Public Library's Mobile Library at the local celebration, Our Big Fat Greek Festival!