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. 

Watts-Midtown Branch

Watts Midtown Library Location

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

309-732-7350

This location offers both an outside book return and an inside return box in the lobby. 

You may use that inside box if we are closed, or if you're simply in a hurry! 

Hours

  • Monday-Thursday: 9am to 8pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 6pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 2pm 

 

Upcoming Events

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
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. ...

QC Arts Visiting Artist: Japanese Storytelling with Kuniko Yamamoto

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Kuniko Yamamoto enchants audiences of every age with dramatic storytelling using myths and fables from ancient and modern Japan, spiced with social revelations to educate and amuse. In Magical Mask, Music and Mime of Japan Kuniko uses traditional Jap...

Creative Arts Showcase w/ Narrative QC

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Event Details:
Prepare to be mesmerized as talented wordsmiths take the stage, weaving intricate tapestries of verse with their voices. From soul-stirring narratives to thought-provoking social commentary, each performance promises to captivate and inspire. ...

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am - 11:00am
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
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. ...

LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch

11:15am - 2:15pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event, Tour
Event Details:
Our Youth Services staff will be participating in LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown branch for students at Eugene Field Elementary.  Library introduction, services, collections, library cards and special activities will be part of the Learn-Enrich-Disc...

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. 

Ongoing Support

Fundraising continues for this project through multi-year pledges. To add your support, please see the button below. 

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