Downtown Library

10:00am-6:00pm

(309) 732-7323

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

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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 1/19 - 1/24

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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!

2026 Book Sales January 23 and 24, repeats in April, July, October

Quarterly Book Sale

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

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Library Branch: Downtown Library

Room: Downtown Community Room

Program Type: Book Sale

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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!

Quarterly Book Sale

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm

Downtown Community Room at Downtown Library

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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!

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!

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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2 pm				This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Rock Island Arsenal Lecture Series: American Independence 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult, Everyone Downtown Library This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Downtown Community Room Age Group: Adult, Everyone Program Type: America 250, Presentation Event Details: This year's lecture series explores the events surrounding American Independence, from the colonial era to the writing of the Constitution. This month, the lecture will discuss Washington’s presidency and the rocky early start to the nation.
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?

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