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
Graphic Novel Book Club
Join us for our Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll be discussing the book Redbone, so if you've read it (or if you want to read it), stop by for snacks and a chat about graphic novels. (Ages 12-18)
Silent Book Club
Mental Health Program ARPA
This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island.
Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you!
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.
LEAD Fridays@Watts-Midtown Branch
We welcome the LEAD Friday groups from Eugene Field Elementary to the library to learn about library cards, our collection, programs and be reading leaders!
Social Security & Medicare Basics - Part 2
Everyone will reach a time in life when retirement begins to glimmer on the horizon. It will be a time to prepare for or a time you are not ready for. How much better it is to enter it with knowledge and planning.
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.