Watts-Midtown Driveway Work

Work began this morning on repairing the driveway leading into our Watts-Midtown Branch and the RI YMCA. Please note that there is 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. Miss Ranell's Friday storytime will move to our Downtown Children's Library for Friday. Thank you for your patience as the YMCA repairs this driveway. 

The Seed Library Opens March 11, 2024

The Seed Library will be open for the 2024 growing season as of March 11, 2024!

Browse the full collection at the Downtown Library, and choose up to 5 seed packets per household, per month. No library card required.

New this year! Themed seed bundles will be available at our Southwest and Watts-Midtown Branch. Each bundle contains 5 packets of seeds chosen for related uses. For example, a "pizza" bundle, teatime, etc. One bundle per month, please. 

You choose from the available varieties of vegetables, flowers, fruits, and herbs in stock. For further questions, please see our Seed Library page. 

Grow something new, with help from your local library!