Fall Community Garage Sale and Vendor Fair

Come search for a great bargain or hidden treasure...

Come search for a great bargain or hidden treasure Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Fall Community Garage Sale and Vendor Fair. The event will take place at Upper Longview Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be more th...

With America's News & Newsbank, Read Without Paywalls!

Now that the Rock Island Public Library has significantly expanded access to digital newspapers with the Newsbank database suite, library patrons can read the Dispatch-Argus and many other papers online without paywalls.

Rock Island Public Library Significantly Expands Digital Newspaper Collection with a subscription to Newsbank. The Newsbank collection offers access to more than 2,500 local, regional, and national newspapers, including the Dispatch-Argus.&nb...

11th Street Water Main Replacement, 31st Avenue Road Closure

Beginning Thursday, September 28, 2023, Langman Construction Inc. will begin the permanent pavement replacement construction at the 31st Avenue and 11th Street intersection.

Beginning Thursday, September 28, 2023, Langman Construction Inc. will begin the permanent pavement replacement construction at the 31^st Avenue and 11^th Street intersection. This work is expected to continue through the weekend with traffic restrictions r...

Refuse Collection Changes

The City of Rock Island will be implementing changes in the refuse collection days for certain neighborhoods starting the week of October 2, 2023.

The City of Rock Island will be implementing changes in the refuse collection days for certain neighborhoods starting the week of October 2, 2023.  

If you participate in the Yard Waste Collection Program and/or the Curbside Recycling Program, you...

Spend Some Fun Time at Your Library While School's Out

School Break is coming up! Explore the Library with Games, STEAM, and Space Events. If you’re looking for fun and free family activities to do together while Rock Island/Milan Schools are on break for fall intersession, look to your Rock Island Library!

News Release: September 25, 2023 

Media Contact:  Lisa Lockheart, Publicity/Outreach Liaison

Rock Island Public Library 401 19^th Street, Rock Island, IL - 309.732.7303 or Lockheart.lisa@rigov.org

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Freedom to Read Events at Rock Island Public Library

Readers and friends of the written word have two opportunities to stand up for the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, Oct. 1-7, 2023. Banned Books Week is an annual national awareness event celebrating the freedom to seek out and express ideas.

Banned Books Week event include:  

On Monday, October 2 at 7 pm, the Rock Island Public Library joins libraries across Illinois in co-hosting "Book Challenges on the Rise, How to Support Your Freedom to Read," via Zoom. The event is held...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Program

On September 18th, the Water Treatment Plant will temporarily switch to free chlorine which is an approved water treatment practice widely used to maintain water quality. On Sunday, October 1st, at 11:00 PM, the Fire Hydrant Flushing Program will begin.

On Monday, September 18^th, the City of Rock Island’s Water Treatment Plant will temporarily switch to free chlorine which is an approved water treatment practice widely used to maintain water quality. During this period, some residents may notic...

Detour for Bike Path Bridges

Beginning on Monday, September 18th, there will be a temporary closure of the east/west bike path bridges for necessary maintenance and upgrades.

Beginning on Monday, September 18^th, there will be a temporary closure of the east/west bike path bridges for necessary maintenance and upgrades.

The first phase will involve the east bridge.   Upon its completion, work will transition to the west...

Rock Island Library Documentaries Bring History to Light

As part of its 150th anniversary year, the Rock Island Public Library has been bringing local history to the forefront. One of those projects is a new fall video series coming up at the Downtown Library.

As part of the library’s continuing focus on local history, the Rock Island Public Library is presenting four video documentary screenings on Rock Island history. From the first railroad bridge to span the Mississippi to legacy architecture, the...

Mel McKay Pickleball Courts Closing for Renovations

New Pickleball Courts Coming!

Construction on the Mel McKay pickleball courts will begin on September 25th, 2023 by Langman Construction. The courts will be closed for play until the project has been completed. The current courts will be replaced with six new courts and the parking lo...

2023 Citizen of the Year award winners announced: Aubrey Barnes wins Individual Category

Rock Island announces the 2023 Citizen of the Year award winners

Rock Island announces the 2023 Citizen of the Year award winners

The City of Rock Island has chosen the winners for the 36^th Annual Citizen of the Year awards. Each year, people in the community have an opportunity to submit a nomination for thos...

Thursday Night GROOVE: Free Concert Series in Schwiebert Park

Rock Island Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the annual Thursday Night Groove Concert Series..

Rock Island Parks & Recreation is proud to announce the annual Thursday Night Groove Concert Series, presented by Rock Island Happy Joes, and additional sponsorship from Alternating Currents, Mississippi Valley Blues Society, Friendship Manor, Gas &am...

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.

During the week of March 13, 2023, Langman Construction Inc. will begin the water main replacement project on 11^th Street between 25^th Avenue and 42^nd Avenue. This work is expected to continue through the summer and possibly into the fall of 2023.

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