Downtown events and the upcoming Labor Day holiday will affect hours at Rock Island Public Library locations. 

Due to the Rock Island cart races, the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19^th Street, will close one hour early at 5:00 pm on Friday, September  2, and remain closed Saturday, September 3. The Downtown Library parking lot and book return will be unavailable. Patrons may return items to the Southwest Branch at 9010 Ridgewood Road, or to other Illinois public library locations, including Moline, East Moline, and Silvis Public Libraries. 

While Downtown Library is closed due to the cart races, the Rock Island Southwest Branch will be open until 6 pm on Friday, and from 9 am to noon Saturday. 

All Rock Island Public Library locations will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, September 5. Online services will be available. 

For more about library events, hours, and locations, visit the library events calendar, call 309-732-7323 (READ,) or follow library social media pages.