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. 

Genealogy Tools of the Trade - Ancestry.com

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Adult, Everyone

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   One of the most exciting and productive tools for doing the fun work of genealogy is Ancestry.com, frequently considered the 'grandaddy' of family records searches. Their extensive databases not only help to find materials about your family's past, but frequent updates often reveal new details that you may not have known before.
   Today you will have opportunity to enter this vast online collection and begin the adventure of discovering details about the lives of your genetic relatives who walked the earth and left their imprint in history before you. You will learn how to use this invaluable resource at only the cost of possessing a Rock Island Publc Library card.
   Take advantage of the privileges you have as a library card holder. The Library Edition of Ancestry.com is a wonderful option that you have at your local library.