Gone are the days when we go to public libraries just to borrow books. In the late 20th century, libraries became quasi-CD and video rental stores. They then began doubling as Internet cafés. And more ...

Library patrons can take a quick art break this summer and fall at the Rock Island Public Library Watts-Midtown Branch. It’s all thanks to a new series of art exhibits made possible by a Quad City ...

The whir of the air conditioner may be inescapable this season, but how many watts will it take to keep you cool? How about to fuel your television, your computer or your alarm clock? The answers, ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Kids were introduced to the concept of overnight visits or sleepovers on Friday at the Rock Island Public Library Watts-Midtown Branch’s ‘Stuffed Animal Sleepover Storytime’ ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - The Rock Island Public Library has been working to clean up standing water after a water line broke at their Watts-Midtown Branch on Tuesday. Now, they say they’re ready to ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Des Moines' Blank Park Zoo will be paying a fun-filled visit to the Rock Island Public Library on Monday, June 26. The free show for all ages is from 11:00 a.m. to noon on Monday, ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — UPDATE: According to a Facebook post, RIPL's Watts-Midtown Branch is set to reopen on Friday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. One of Rock Island Public Library's branches is ...