We’re thrilled to share that the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center is ready to assist patrons with their local history and genealogical questions! Ask our staff members for a tour of our new space.
Our hours have been expanded to better serve our patrons! Please see our updated hours below:
Monday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
October is a busy month for Special Collections and its staff! We are celebrating American Archives Month and Family History Month. Try finding your ancestors in our Special Collections Indexes!
We also encourage you to celebrate QC Museum Month by visiting our local museum! Another way to engage is by attending the upcoming 2025 QC Archives Fair!
Quad Cities Archives Fair will be held on October 18, 2025, from 1-4 PM at the Haunted Rock Island Roadhouse (Dan Vinar Furniture, Co.)!
(blog posted by Kathryn)
