Watts-Midtown Driveway Work

Work began this morning on repairing the driveway leading into our Watts-Midtown Branch and the RI YMCA. Please note that there is 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. Miss Ranell's Friday storytime will move to our Downtown Children's Library for Friday. Thank you for your patience as the YMCA repairs this driveway. 

History of the Rock Island Arsenal - The Battle of the Rock Island Rapids

Program Type:

Presentation

Age Group:

Adult, Everyone
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Event Details

In celebration of its 160th anniversary, come learn about the history of the Rock Island Arsenal from Army Sustainment Command historians.  The series kicks off with a presentation on  The Battle of the Rock Island Rapids.  We’ll be talking about the War of 1812 and the local conflicts that broke out during the war on the Mississippi River.

This program is jointly hosted by the Rock Island Public Library and the Davenport Public Library. If you are unable to attend Rock Island Public Library's session, another session will be offered later in the day at 6pm at the Downtown Davenport Public Library. For more information on DPL's event please click here.