Watts-Midtown Driveway Work

Work begins soon on repairing the driveway leading into our Watts-Midtown Branch and the RI YMCA. When weather allows work to start, please note that there will be only 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. Thank you for your patience as the YMCA repairs this driveway. 

The Rock Island Railroad Video Series # 2: Hauling the Freight

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adult, Family
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Event Details

The Rock Island Line used to ‘haul the freight,’ quite literally, making a significant contribution to America’s ‘horn of plenty.’ Today you can look back at how it was all done and how it made life better for the members of the average American family.

There are two videos today for a 40 minute program

The first takes the freight through Iowa on the Montezuma branch. The second shows all the ways the railway made possible the good things of life contributing to our American prosperity.