Education & Enrichment
Whether it's to keep your brain young or to get young brains imagining, we have a great selection for that.
Memorial Day Closing
All Rock Island Public Library locations are closed Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. Please visit us online!
Big News! Downtown Restroom Renovation
1st floor restrooms (on the main floor) of our Downtown Library will be unavailable for a few months due to major renovations.
Ground Floor restrooms (off the accessible entrance and Children's Room) and 2nd floor public restrooms will be available during all library hours.
Microfilm services will be temporarily unavailable as we relocate these machines from their former location. For questions, please contact Adult Services staff.
Library of Things
What is the “Library of Things?” – The Library of Things is a circulating collection of objects and equipment available for checkout with a library card from any PrairieCat member library.
Why is it a good thing? – The Library of Things is part of Resource Sharing, where you check out an item you might only need once. Or, you may want to try it before you buy it. The availability of these objects through your public library makes access more equitable. This is a great return on your library card!
Checkout Details
- For anyone with a card issued by a PrairieCat member library.
- Available to borrow and return only at the Rock Island Public Libraries.
- Loan periods vary by item.
- Holds and renewals are available for some items.
Games & Entertainment
Our Games & Entertainment collection has something for the entire family! Board Games. Yard Games. Even sports equipment! Check it out.
Home & Hobbies
Looking for a new hobby? Need to bake a unique cake for that special occasion? Our Home & Hobbies collection can help!
Technology & Equipment
Aspiring social media influencer? We have a kit for that! Or, check out one of our Mobile Hotspots, and take the internet wherever you go!
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