Christmas Holiday Closings
All Rock Island Library locations, including Library2Go bookmobile routes, are closed for the Christmas holiday on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Libraries are open normal hours Monday and Thursday of Christmas week, but there will be no Goodwill computer assistance program on Dec. 26.
Stay in touch over the holiday with our digital services and PrairieCat app. Our website "online branch" is always open!
Watts-Midtown Community Room
Maximum Capacity
Library Branch
Best Suited for:
Auditorium fixed seating with stage. Flat space on stage may be used for demonstrations or interactive instruction.
- Large groups and community organzations
- Rooms are available for meetings and events of educational, cultural, professional, or business purposes.
Rental Rates: All rates are on a per-hour basis. Pro-rated schedules are not available.
- Non-profit organizations: $50/hr
- For profit/private use: $100/hr
Payment expected within three days of booking. Reservation is not complete until payment is made.
Conditions for Use:
- Admission fees may not be charged
- Reoccuring events may be reserved up to 3 months in advance. Renewals are not automatic.
- $25 after-hours / $50 clean-up fee may be assessed for non-compliance with library room use guidelines.
- Renters will be held responsible for damage costs to the room or equipment.
Audio/Visual Equipment is included with paid rentals. Use will not be granted without pre-registration and payment.Organizations using the equipment assume responsibility for operation and reasonable care and will be required to pay for any damages. Please notify the Business Office immediately (or a service desk after Business Office hours) if there is a problem with the equipment.
All events must conclude 30 minutes prior to library closing time. Groups should pick up after themselves.
All Users: Please see Meeting Room Policy for full details.
Other Questions? Please contact us.
Equipment
- Laptop: $50
Food items must be brought in or catered. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Refreshments must stay in Community Room.
Seating
Capacity:
- 158 with stadium seating only
- 170 with seating and standing