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401 19th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
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Watts-Midtown Branch

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(309) 732-7350

Watts-Midtown Branch
2715 30th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
United States

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(309) 732-7338

Southwest Branch
9010 Ridgewood Road
Rock Island, IL 61201
United States

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adult" group
May 15 2026 Fri

Broadway Historic District Walking Tour

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group
May 15 2026 Fri

Broadway Historic District Walking Tour

12:00pm–1:00pm
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Parking Lot
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Tour
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us on Friday, May 15th, for a daytime walking tour in the Broadway Historic District in Downtown Rock Island!

Disclaimer(s)

Attendance

The Rock Island Public Library's policy states that patrons who habitually register but do not attend a program will be considered a “no show” and may be blocked from registering for future programs.

Photo Guidelines

We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.

This event is in the "Teen" group
May 15 2026 Fri

Teen Advisory Group

4:00pm–4:30pm
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Teen" group
May 15 2026 Fri

Teen Advisory Group

4:00pm–4:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will:

May 15 2026 Fri

Bucktown Americana Music Show

7:00pm–9:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
May 15 2026 Fri

Bucktown Americana Music Show

7:00pm–9:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
This event is in the "Teen" group
May 15 2026 Fri

Teen After Hours Event

7:00pm–9:00pm
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
This event is in the "Teen" group
May 15 2026 Fri

Teen After Hours Event

7:00pm–9:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Teen Area
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a night of fun at the Watts-Midtown Branch! We're taking advantage of our extended hours (thanks Bucktown!) to offer a free evening of snacks and entertainment for teens. Join us for retro gaming and pizza in the Teen Space. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May 16 2026 Sat

Paint Class: Create! Quad Cities

11:00am–1:00pm
Teen, Adult
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
May 16 2026 Sat

Paint Class: Create! Quad Cities

11:00am–1:00pm
Downtown Library
Upcoming
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Attendance

The Rock Island Public Library's policy states that patrons who habitually register but do not attend a program will be considered a “no show” and may be blocked from registering for future programs.

Photo Guidelines

We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
May 18
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2026

Library2Go Route - Blue Week

All Day 5/18–5/19
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group
May 18
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19
2026

Library2Go Route - Blue Week

All Day 5/18–5/19
Library2Go Mobile Library
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

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Popular Nonfiction - National Poetry Month

Book cover reading "Heaven Looks Like Us" by George Abraham and Noor Hindi, featuring an abstract blue cover
Book cover reading "Night Watch" by Kevin Young, featuring two brown birds against a forest background
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Book cover reading "A Sun Behind Us / Un Sol Caído Avanza" by María Auxiliadora Álvarez, featuring a setting sun
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