Watts-Midtown Branch - Open Now!

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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

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! 

Hours

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

 

Upcoming Events

Draw your story

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age, Teen
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Graphic novels are art and storytelling rolled into one.  Whether you are a new to graphic novels or have been a long time fan, we will be examining a graphic novel illustrator each week and working on a project.   ...

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. ...

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. ...

Birding 101 with the Quad City Audubon Society

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
Have you ever been curious about our feathered friends? Join us on Tuesday, June 13th, for an introduction to birding from the Quad City Audubon Society (QCAS)! Presented by Tim Murphy, President of the QCAS, this primer is designed to help you ident...

History... In Person! With Brian "Fox" Ellis: Adventures with John James Audubon

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Performance
Event Details:
Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet history... in person! with local historian and storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis. Brian "Fox" Ellis has been regaling audiences for more than 35 years. Since 1980 Fox has been touring the world as a performer a...

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.

Draw your story

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: School Age, Teen
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Graphic novels are art and storytelling rolled into one.  Whether you are a new to graphic novels or have been a long time fan, we will be examining a graphic novel illustrator each week and working on a project.   ...

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. 

Ongoing Support

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

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