Watts-Midtown Branch
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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.
Upcoming Events
Let’s Talk About Death - Death Cafe
Conversation Group.
No agenda. We gather, we eat cake, and we talk. Discussions include all things related to life, death, and the finality of it. Open, non-judgmental, and honest conversation about topics we don’t discuss much.
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.
Wright Cycles Bike Clinic
Join us for a bike clinic with Wright Cycles! Learn the basics of bike repair, and tips for keeping your bike in the best shape to ride all summer and fall.
Join us on Wednesday, July 31st, for a polymer clay workshop! This is a guided program and all supplies will be provided. Attendees will leave with a beautiful clay pendant!
Words Beneath the Words: A Performance by Deborah Dakin
"There is no difficulty in finding people determined to tell us the right way to think and what to do. Amid all this noise, how do we listen?"
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.
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.