The Rock Island Public Library rolled out new after school Library2Go bookmobile routes this week at Rock Island-Milan elementary schools. The new 3:00 to 4:00 pm stops alternate between schools every other week. Read on...

The City of Rock Island is declaring a snow emergency effective on Friday, January 14, 2022. Once snow depth has reached 2 inches, parking is not allowed on any marked snow routes until the snow has stopped and has been cleared. Read on...

Refuse and recycling collection will be on the normal collection schedule during the week of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Read on...

Mayor Mike Thoms gives the Annual State of the City Address. Read on...

Using the power of imagination, readers can always envision a better world. To encourage reading for fun and relaxation, the Rock Island Public Library offers the all-ages "Read for a Better World" Winter Reading Challenge, Jan. 17-Feb. 26. Read on...

In an effort to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus Millennium Waste will be closing the Refuse and Yard Waste Drop Off Center on Saturdays from January 15, 2022 through March 26, 2022. Read on...

The City of Rock Island is currently looking to fill 3 Firefighter/Paramedic positions. Read on...

If you’re looking for some great appetizer ideas for your New Year’s party, or tips on using library internet resources during the long weekend, the Rock Island Public Library has two new digital tools that can help. Read on...