Snow Emergency

The City of Rock Island is declaring a snow emergency effective at 6 PM, Friday, January 18, 2019.  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.  ...

Dad/Daughter Date Night

     Dads and daughters…get dressed up and come have a fun night
out together! Dance to music from a live DJ, get silly or sweet pictures takenin the themed photo booth, do a craft together, eat some snacks, get yo...

Holiday Refuse and Recycling Collection Schedule

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

The Drop-Off Center located at Millennium Waste, 13606 Knoxville Road, Milan will be open on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12 noon.&...

Dance up some learning at the Hug-A-Book Dance Party

Kids and families have a chance to dance, build early learning skills, and get a free book, all with the Hug-A-Book Dance party at the Rock Island Public Library.

The Hug-a-Book Dance Party is from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 24, at the Rock Islan...

Coffee & Community Conversations Discuss Library's Strategic Plan

Three identical "Coffee and Community Conversation" sessions on the Strategic Plan will be offered:

6:00 pm, Monday, January 21, Downtown Library, 401 19th Street.

6:00 pm, Wednesday, January 23, 30/31 Library, 3059 30th Street, and 

2:00 ...

Help the Rock Island Library Meet Ambitious Reading Goals, Enjoy a Family Read-In at the

Their Winter Reading Challenge asks children and teens to read 300 minutes (five hours) by January 31, 2019. Print, eBooks, and audiobooks all count. Reading logs are available for children in pre-Kindergarten to 6th grades and teens ages 12 to 18. Minute...

Notice of Public Meeting

Notice of Public Meeting

Notice to the Residents of City of Rock Island regarding Community Development Block Grant Five Year Consolidated Plan Listening Sessions / Public Comment opportunities.

The City of Rock Island, as a designated entitlement...

Adults, resolve to learn more at your library this January!

January is a great time for new beginnings, and your Rock Island Library is a great place to begin a new interest, deepen your knowledge, or simply get out of the house! 

Have you resolved to . . . 

• Learn more about your family history? Tr...

I-74 Mississippi River Bridge Construction Project

In order to keep the community informed of the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge Construction Project, news releases will be sent periodically by the Iowa's Department of Transportation.  For the most up-to-date information, please visit http://www.i...