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. 

Community Conversations about Libraries & Parks!

The Rock Island Public LIbrary and Rock Island Parks & Recreation Department are currently making plans for future services, and we want to hear from you! Whether you live, work, or play in Rock Island or the greater Milan area, we want to hear your ideas on how we can both serve our communities. 

Community Conversation listening sessions are scheduled: 

  • Tuesday, March 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Rock Island Watts-Midtown Branch, 2715 30th St. 
  • Wednesday, March 27, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Rock Island Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road
  • Saturday, March 30, from 10:30 am to noon, Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street

You do not need to live in Rock Island or the extended Milan area to participate in these sessions, or to take our community survey. Whether you use our services a little, a lot, or not at all, let us know what matters to you! 

Our Community Survey is open until April 1.  It only takes a few moments to make lasting impact. To take our survey, please visit: 

Survey Link