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Solar Eclipse Glass Distribution

March 28 update: We were just resupplied with 100 glasses each at the Downtown Library and Watts-Midtown Branch, and there were plenty at our Southwest Branch. Available while supplies last. 

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Spring into Events For Everyone in the Family

We're marching right into Spring with a full schedule of FREE library events for families, adults, teens, and children in March and April. See the download link below to print off your own copy, or ask for one at library locations! 

Please Take our Community Survey!

We've begun strategic planning for our 2025 to 2028 plan, and we want to hear from you!

Whether you've ever or never used the Rock Island Public Library, we want your opinions.

Join our PALS!

PALS is a volunteer organization formed under the Rock Island Public Library Foundation. You'll find our PALS working at monthly book sales, speaking up for the value of our library to the community, and helping with programs.

Read Beyond the Paywall with our Newspaper Resources!

In addition to the New York Times Online, we now offer the Newsbank database suite, which significantly expands your access to digital newspapers at no cost!  It includes more than 2,500 local, regional, and national newspapers, and  TV news content. 

The Seed Library Opens March 11, 2024

The Seed Library will be open for the 2024 growing season as of March 11, 2024!

Browse the full collection at the Downtown Library, and choose up to 5 seed packets per household, per month. No library card required.

RIPL Cardholders Are STILL Fine Free

Our Fine Free policy for RIPL cardholders wasn't only for our anniversary year - it's an ongoing policy! That means that late fines for Rock Island Public Library (RIPL) cardholders are mostly a thing of the past.

RIPL's 150th Anniversary

2022 marks the start of our 150th year as a public library, and that’s a great reason to celebrate! The Rock Island Public Library began November 25, 1872, the first in Illinois to actually open for business after the passing of the 1872 Illinois Local Library Act.