
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.
Location & Contact
Rock Island Library-
Watts-Midtown Branch
2715 30th St.
Rock Island, IL 61201
Please note - our outside book return has to wait for better weather before the concrete pad can be poured.
There is an inside book return in the lobby, next to our library banner. You may use that if we are closed, or if you're simply in a hurry!
Upcoming Events
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch
Birding 101 with the Quad City Audubon Society
History... In Person! With Brian "Fox" Ellis: Adventures with John James Audubon
History... In Person! With Brian "Fox" Ellis: Adventures with John James Audubon
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.
Photo Guidelines
We often take photographs during library events. If you do not want us to take or publish photos of your child, please notify library staff at the program.
Soft opening services
Some services will be available after our first month soft opening concludes, including online room bookings. The following rooms may be booked by outside groups starting Monday, March 13:
- Community Room
- Norm & Janet Moline Small Group Conference Room
The Mark & Debbie Schwiebert Study/Reading rooms may be used by arrangement during our soft opening. Please see staff to use these rooms.
Our outside book return will be installed when weather allows.