The Rock Island Public Library is located in downtown Rock Island, Illinois. The Rock Island Public Library traces its beginnings to 1872, making it the oldest public library in Illinois. However, fee-based public libraries started in 1855 in Rock Island and have contributed to the history of Illinois most historic library system.
Read more about Rock Island Public Library: Association Library 1855-1857, Young Men’s Literary Association 1865-1871, Rock Island Public Library 1872-1901, Rock Island Public Library 1902-present, Main Library, 30/31 Branch Library, Southwest Branch Library
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