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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Rock Island Libraries Closed Thursday, April 23

All physical library locations closed for Staff Development Thursday, April 23. Book returns and online services will be available.

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Featured Events

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Teen After Hours Event

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Watts-Midtown Teen Area at Watts-Midtown Branch

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Special Event

Event Details:

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space.

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Library Citizens' Academy

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room at Watts-Midtown Branch

Open

Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch

Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room

Age Group: Teen, Adult

Program Type: Special Event

Registration Required

Event Details:

To kick off National Library Week, we're opening the book on what it takes to run a public library! Join us on four Mondays for the first-ever RIPL Library Citizen's Academy, and become a library expert.

April Book Sale Fourth Friday and Saturdy, 24 and 25, Downtown Library

Quarterly Book Sale

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Program Type: Book Sale

Event Details:

Quarterly book sale. Bag up great deals on books and other items. Unless otherwise marked, sales are by donation. Fill some boxes or bags and make us an offer!

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Time	Sun (7/12)	Mon (7/13)	Tue (7/14)	Wed (7/15)	Thu (7/16)	Fri (7/17)	Sat (7/18)
10 am			This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group Button Making DIY 10:00am–12:00pm School Age, Teen Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area Age Group: School Age, Teen Program Type: DIY Event Details: We've got a new button maker! Stop by the Watts-Midtown Branch and create a pinback button by drawing your own design, or choosing from pre-printed art. This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.			This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch 10:30am–11:00am Early Learning Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Early Learning" group Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.
11 am				This event is in the "Early Learning" group Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch 11:00am–11:30am Early Learning All locations Offsite Event This event is in the "Early Learning" group Library Branch: All locations Age Group: Early Learning Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. For ages 0 - 5 years old.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "School Age" group Outreach - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age 1:00pm–2:00pm School Age Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "School Age" group Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: School Age Program Type: Special Event Event Details: A youth services librarian will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.	This event is in the "Adult" group Downtown Movie Club 1:00pm–3:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group 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!
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland 3:00pm–4:00pm Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Age Group: Adult Program Type: Discussion Event Details: Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs? This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group DIY: Plantable Seed Paper 3:30pm–5:30pm Teen, Adult Downtown Library This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: DIY Event Details: More details to come!	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group This event is in the "School Age" group Outreach ~ Longview Park 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, Early Learning, School Age Outreach Offsite Event This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Early Learning" group This event is in the "School Age" group Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age Program Type: Outreach Event Details: A Youth Services Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.
4 pm
5 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Silent Book Club® 5:30pm–6:30pm Teen, Adult Watts-Midtown Branch This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health Event Details: Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!	This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group KPop Demon Hunters Cat Bag 5:00pm–6:00pm School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Downtown Library Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "School Age" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Family" group Upcoming Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Collaboration Area Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family Program Type: DIY Registration Required Event Details: Make your own KPop Demon Hunters-inspired tote bag, and learn to use our Cricut Heat Press. We'll provide the vinyl design, the bag, and the Cricut Heat Press: all you have to do is show up ready to create! 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. Attendance The Rock Island Public Library's policy states that patrons who habitually register but do not attend a program will be considered a “no show” and may be blocked from registering for future programs. Photo Guidelines We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.