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    Rock Island Library Summer Fun Kicks Off May 31!

    Explore what interests you this summer through stories, workshops, and events from the Rock Island Public Library’s free “Find Your Voice” summer programming for all ages from June 1 to July 31. The fun kicks off May 31 at the Botanical Center. Read on...
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    Whitewater Junction Season Opening

    Whitewater Junction will open Saturday, May 27 for its 20th summer season! Read on...
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    Holiday Week Hours, Programming at Rock Island Public Library

    All Rock Island Public Library locations and bookmobile routes will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. Online services will be available. Locations reopen at normal hours Tuesday, May 30, with several events planned for the week. Read on...
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    Holiday Refuse, Recycling and Yard Waste Collection Schedule

    Refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection will be one day late all week during the week of the Memorial Day holiday. Read on...
  5. Update Rock Island - May 22, 2023

    Update Rock Island is a segment at city council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube. Read on...
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    Learn How to Quilt this Summer at Rock Island Public Library

    If you’ve always wanted to explore the art of quilting, a two-part workshop for adults at the Rock Island Public Library could help you piece together a new hobby this June. Read on...
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    Rock Island Police Department joins Illinois "Click It or Ticket" campaign to save lives

    Rock Island — The Rock Island Police Department today announced it is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign that will run May 19-30 and reminds motorists to buckle up for safety. Read on...
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    Register Now for Summer Art, Math, and Drawing at Rock Island Public Library

    Summer fun is just around the corner, and registration is open now for Rock Island Public Library art, math, and drawing classes for school-age children offered through the library's "Find Your Voice" summer learning programming. Read on...
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    It's Seed Library Season!

    Spring is here, and that means it’s also Seed Library season at the Rock Island Public Library. The free selection of seed packets helps local gardeners grow fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers for personal consumption and enjoyment. Read on...
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    11 Street Water Main Replacement, 25-42 AV

    During the week of March 13, 2023, Langman Construction Inc. will begin the water main replacement project on 11th Street between 25th Avenue and 42nd Avenue. Read on...
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    Fine Free in 2023 for Rock Island Public Library Cardholders

    With a new year comes new policies, including Rock Island Public Library’s new fine free policy for its cardholders. With the new lending policy, late fines for Rock Island Public Library (RIPL) cardholders will be mostly a thing of the past. Read on...
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    Demolition of the Downtown Rock Island Parking Garage

    Demolition of the downtown parking garage located at 16th Street and 3rd Avenue is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 28th. The parking garage will be closed to all users starting Sunday, November 27th at 3:00 p.m. Read on...
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