Downtown Library

10:00am-6:00pm

(309) 732-7323

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

9:00am-8:00pm

(309) 732-7350

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

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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

(309) 732-7338

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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Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/26 - 1/31

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Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Reading Challenge

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Tired of winter? Escape to Book Island with our tropical-themed winter reading challenge! Imagine yourself reading on a beach and escape winter!

MagiKids_Magic the Gathering cards, learn how to play at your library

MagiKids (Learn Magic the Gathering and get free cards!)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch

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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room

Age Group: School Age, Teen

Program Type: Special Event

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This program is brought to you by MagiKids!

Attendants will be able to open several packs of Magic the Gathering cards, built their decks, and learn how to play. The best part is they will get to keep the cards they choose!

Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 2/2 - 2/7

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Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Reading Challenge

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Tired of winter? Escape to Book Island with our tropical-themed winter reading challenge! Imagine yourself reading on a beach and escape winter!

QC Chordbusters with bridge and music notes

Tuneful Tuesday Series: QC Chordbusters

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Age Group: Adult, Everyone

Program Type: Performance

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Join us for a FREE musical concert with the QC Chordbusters. This concert is suitable for music lovers of all ages. Light refreshments will be provided.

A man resembling Abraham Lincoln posed in front of an American Flag.

An Afternoon with President Lincoln

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Watts-Midtown Community Room at Watts-Midtown Branch

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Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room

Age Group: Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: America 250, Presentation, Performance

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Meet 16th President of the United States and Illinois's favorite son, Abraham Lincoln! Mr. Lincoln will speak about his life and the impact he made on our country.

Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 2/9 - 2/14

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Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Reading Challenge

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Tired of winter? Escape to Book Island with our tropical-themed winter reading challenge! Imagine yourself reading on a beach and escape winter!

Escape to Book Island Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 2/16 - 2/21

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Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone

Program Type: Reading Challenge

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Tired of winter? Escape to Book Island with our tropical-themed winter reading challenge! Imagine yourself reading on a beach and escape winter!

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11 am		This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Paint Class: Create! Quad Cities 11:00am–1:00pm Teen, Adult Downtown Library Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Waitlist Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Mental Health, DIY Registration Required Event Details: Mental Health Program ARPA This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island. Did you know that engaging in a creative outlet, like painting, can "boost serotonin levels and increase blood flow to the part of the brain associated with pleasure?"(
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2 pm	This event is in the "Adult" group Adult Knitting Circle 2:00pm–4:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: DIY Event Details: Calling all yarn enthusiasts - we would love for you to join our Adult Knitting Circle!

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