The Rock Island Public Library Watts-Midtown Branch!
Named in honor of the enduring support shown to the library by Eudell Watts, III, and his late mother, Lorene Evans Watts, the Rock Island Public Library Watts-Midtown Branch occupies a portion of the Rock Island YMCA facility on 30th Street, Rock Island. This branch complements our existing network of locations, which include the Downtown Library, our central hub for all operations, our Southwest Branch, and our Library2Go Outreach vehicle.
Upcoming Events
Power Point Party!!
Make a slideshow of whatever you want (doesn't have to be on PowerPoint) and share it with your fellow presenters. It can be as serious or as silly (within library behavior policy) as you would like!
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.
For ages 0 - 5 years old.
STEAM on Wheels
Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring various projects and equipment: this STEAM event is for teens 12-17.
This event is part of our Project Next Generation series.
"Explorations:" Opening Artist Reception
Join us for the opening reception for Explorations, our summer art exhibit at the Rock Island Library Watts-Midtown Art Exhibit, featuring the works of local artists Zaiga Thorson, Stacey Replinger, and Ralph Iaccarino.
Let's Talk About Death - Death Cafe
Conversation Group.
No agenda. We gather, we eat cake, and we talk. Discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it. Open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much.
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.
For ages 0 - 5 years old.
Rooms at this location
The following rooms may be booked by outside groups with payment:
- Community Auditorium
- Norm & Janet Moline Small Group Conference Room
Please see the Services section of this website for details.
The Mark & Debbie Schwiebert Study/Reading rooms may be used as needed, at no charge. For questions, see staff.