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
Vegetable Gardening Series: Cool Season Vegetables
Vegetable Gardening Series: Cool Season Vegetables
Want to start a garden, but not sure where to start? Join us for our five-part Vegetable Gardening Series this spring, presented in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office!
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.
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.
YMCA Day Camp Activity
Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown
After school activities every week on Tuesday (Watts-Midtown) and Thursday (Southwest) for school age kids (K-6).
This week is our book club!! We will be reading "Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best?" by Stephan Shaskan!
Women's History Month Spotlight: An Evening with Jasmine Babers-Gunn
Women's History Month Spotlight: An Evening with Jasmine Babers-Gunn
Celebrate Women's History Month at the Rock Island Public Library as we shine a spotlight on Rock Island native Jasmine Babers-Gunn, Founder of Love Girls Magazine.
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.
YMCA Day Camp Activity
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.