Watts-Midtown Driveway Work

Work begins soon on repairing the driveway leading into our Watts-Midtown Branch and the RI YMCA. When weather allows work to start, please note that there will be only one lane in and out of the parking lot. Please alternate when entering or leaving the lot, and note that there is no left hand turn onto the drive off 30th Street. 

Remember that you can return items to any Rock Island Library, even if it was checked out at the branch. Thank you for your patience as the YMCA repairs this driveway. 

Birth of the Computer: The John Atanasoff Story

Program Type:

Presentation, Discussion

Age Group:

Adult
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Event Details

In the winter months of 1937, John Atanasoff, an assistant professor in mathematics and physics at the then Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa, traveled to Rock Island, Illinois where he conceptualized the first digital computer. Join us in Wallenberg Hall in the Denkmann Building on Augustana College campus as we retrace Dr. Atanasoff's road trip to destiny that fateful night.

This event is brought to you in collaboration with Davenport Public Library and Augustana College.

Location: Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Building, Augustana College, 3520 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois 61201

Reception to follow at Bent River Brewing Company located at 512 24th Street, Rock Island, Illinois 61201.