21 Apr 2017

Rock Island 30/31 Branch Repairs Complete; Branch Reopening Saturday, April 22

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: With the conclusion of wiring repairs at the Rock Island Public Library 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street, the branch will reopen Saturday, April 22. Regular Saturday hours at the branch are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Tuesday Toddler Tales story time at 30/31 Branch will be held as scheduled at 10:30 am on Tuesday, April 25. The event is for ages birth to five, and includes stories, songs and activities about trees, in observance of Earth Day.

19 Apr 2017

Shred Days At Local Libraries, Other Financial Literacy Topics Add Up to Money Smart Week in the Quad Cities

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL - April 14, 2017: The Rock Island Public Library will offer two free "Money Smart" events to help Quad Citians locate unclaimed assets and protect their identities against theft. Rock Island Library and other Money Smart Week partners will offer financial literacy events during Money Smart Week Quad Cities, April 22 -29, 2017.

Rock Island Library events include:

19 Apr 2017

Brush Up Your (Comic) Shakespeare, April 20

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Just in time for Shakespeare's upcoming birthday, the great Bard of Avon gets the improv treatment at the Rock Island Public Library on Thursday, April 20.

Shakespeared, which consists of Shakespearean improvisational comedy from Guys in Ties of Comedy Sportz, Rock Island, will be presented at 6:00 pm in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. The rollicking improvisational romp in the style of Shakespeare is provided at no charge.

07 Apr 2017

Rock Island 30/31 Branch Temporarily Closed for Service Work

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Beginning at noon April 6, the Rock Island Public Library 30/31 Branch will be closed for electrical service repairs.

A recent power surge revealed a wiring issue. The Library Board opted to close the branch temporarily to allow electricians to properly evaluate the severity of the issue, and fix what is necessary without interruption. Repairs could take up to a week or longer, depending on the severity of issues found.

04 Apr 2017

Because of You, Libraries Transform - National Library Week is April 9-15

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Library invites patrons to transform their ideas about the library by visiting during National Library Week, April 9 to 15.

03 Apr 2017

Teen Events for April at Rock Island Public Library

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Teens will find plenty of ways to pursue a special interest this April with free events at Rock Island Public Library locations.

27 Mar 2017

Interviewing Workshop, Tuesday, April 4 at Rock Island Library

By Lisa Lockheart

Get Tips on Acing that Job Interview, Tuesday, April 4

Rock Island, IL: The second workshop in a three-part "Employment 101" job hunting series from the Rock Island Public Library will help you learn how to ace that job interview.

23 Mar 2017

Hunt for Pokemon March 30 at the Rock Island Southwest Branch

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Pokemon Go players will find new hunting territory with a special after-library hours event at the Rock Island Southwest Branch library on Thursday, March 30.

14 Mar 2017

Teen Events for March at Rock Island Library

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Teens can try their hand at coding and gaming this March with two separate events at the Rock Island Public Library.

27 Feb 2017

Rock Island Library Activities for Rock Island/Milan School Break

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island Library Offers Free Fun, Learning During School Break

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