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
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.
Elementary After School Activity @ Watts-Midtown
Fun activities and crafts every week Tuesdays at Watts-Midtown and Thursdays at Southwest!! Come for fun every week for Elementary age kids (K-6)!
This week is book club! We will be reading The Lightning Thief Graphic Novel!
Silent Book Club®
Please note this group will start meeting on the third Wednesday of each month (rather than the third Thursday) beginning in September!
RESCHEDULED - String Art Class - Snowman
Please join us for a evening of string art fun! Mindy Matthews, from High Strung by 3M, will be guiding participants through the creation of a snowman string art design. Supplies will be provided.
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.
Teen Advisory Group
Looking for volunteer hours? Join us for Teen Advisory Group, and learn about volunteering at the library. At TAG, you will:
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.