Rock Island Public Library Foundation

Rock Island Public Library Foundation The Rock Island Public Library Foundation supports the Rock Island Public Library's special needs that fall outside the library's limited operating budget.

It's National Library Week! We hope you find joy in your favorite library! Stop by to say hello and use a library servic...
04/20/2026

It's National Library Week! We hope you find joy in your favorite library! Stop by to say hello and use a library service that makes you happy! We have seeds for your garden, countless materials to borrow, programs to attend, spaces for you to spend time reading, and great online offerings! We hope you know that it gives us joy to bring good things to you! ❤️💙

Thank you to Mark Mayeski at Edward Jones for being a Platinum Sponsor of our upcoming fundraiser, Food for Thought, on ...
04/03/2026

Thank you to Mark Mayeski at Edward Jones for being a Platinum Sponsor of our upcoming fundraiser, Food for Thought, on Thursday, June 18th from 6:00-8:30 at the Hauberg Carriage House in Rock Island! Your ongoing support is so appreciated!
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Mark Mayeski

Join the Quad City Symphony Orchestra for concert of inspiring live symphonic music with an opportunity to give back to ...
10/03/2024

Join the Quad City Symphony Orchestra for concert of inspiring live symphonic music with an opportunity to give back to the Rock Island Public Library through our Foundation!

The QCSO’s 110th season opens with a celebration of Bruckner’s 200th birthday featuring the grandeur of his Seventh Symphony, alongside Mozart’s enchanting Magic Flute overture and Ruth Gipps’ captivating and lyrical oboe concerto!

Use the “discount” code RIPL during the online checkout process, and 50% of your ticket purchase will be donated to Rock Island Public Library Foundation.

Learn More & Purchase Tickets at: https://fthr-content.qcso.org/mwi-2425-ripl

“Discount” code valid for online ticket purchases only.

Food for Thought was a fun, delicious, and successful event! Many thanks to our local chefs: Eudell Watts III, Will Clay...
07/08/2024

Food for Thought was a fun, delicious, and successful event! Many thanks to our local chefs: Eudell Watts III, Will Clay (P*e Wee's Restaurant), Jerry Bergheger (Riverfront Grille), Diane Stanley (Culinary Arts Center), & Elly Voss (Nest Cafe) for sharing their fabulous culinary talents. Hauberg Estate's Carriage House was the perfect venue and our wonderful board members and amazing library supporters topped off the lovely evening. Thank you! Thank you! Enjoy our photo dump!

Support your library by ordering from Moline Applebee's special menu on Tuesday, May 21st from 11 am to 9 pm at 3805 41s...
04/18/2024

Support your library by ordering from Moline Applebee's special menu on Tuesday, May 21st from 11 am to 9 pm at 3805 41st Avenue! Co-hosted by Rock Island Public Library Foundation PALS and Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation. We hope to see you on May 21st!

Please take this survey to help the Rock Island Public Library form its 2025-2028 strategic plan. We would like to hear ...
03/05/2024

Please take this survey to help the Rock Island Public Library form its 2025-2028 strategic plan. We would like to hear from anyone who lives, plays, visits, studies, or works in Rock Island - including non-users.

http://surveys.librarycustomer.org/s3/7713934

Happy almost 151st birthday to Rock Island Public Library! (Ok, it's actually November 25.) Our"Nifty 150: The Next Chap...
11/06/2023

Happy almost 151st birthday to Rock Island Public Library! (Ok, it's actually November 25.) Our"Nifty 150: The Next Chapter" party gathered about 75 friends or so on Saturday, Nov. 4 to celebrate early. Thanks to all who joined the Library & Library Foundation party to celebrate a great past AND future! We'd also like to thank all the artists, who created one-of-a-kind bookends for our silent auction. The event was held afterhours at the Library's Watts-Midtown Branch.

Food for Thought is this Thursday, June 15! Don't miss this fun way to support your library with other library lovers. P...
06/12/2023

Food for Thought is this Thursday, June 15! Don't miss this fun way to support your library with other library lovers.

Please join us at this casual summer event. Admission includes hors d'oeuvres, complimentary beer and cash bar, silent auction bidding, and sparkling conversation!

Tickets- $45 - Pay below or at the door!

Thursday, June 15th
6:00 pm-8:30 pm
Iconic Events Center at 1725 2nd Ave (Arts Alley)
Rock Island, IL 61201

All proceeds support special projects at the Rock Island Public Library!

Order you ticket from Eventbrite below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-for-thought-tickets-607763716637?aff=oddtdtcreator

It's not too late to support the Library through Birdies for Charity! :)
06/09/2022

It's not too late to support the Library through Birdies for Charity! :)

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401 19th Street
Rock Island, IL
61201

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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