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Midwest Writing Center

Fostering appreciation of the written word, supporting and educating its creators.

Mary Foster – 1937-2019

Posted on 02/12/201902/12/2019 by Ryan Collins

MWC Board, staff, and volunteers are deeply saddened by the passing of MWC Board Member Emerita and long-time Moline High… Read more Mary Foster – 1937-2019

#MeToo Poetry Workshop Postponed to Saturday, January 26 due to winter storm

Posted on 01/18/201901/18/2019 by Ryan Collins

UPDATE: Due to the coming winter storm, this workshop is going to be postponed one week, and will now take… Read more #MeToo Poetry Workshop Postponed to Saturday, January 26 due to winter storm

Two Terrific Book Events at MWC on Saturday, December 8

Posted on 12/06/2018 by Ryan Collins

Book Release Party of Adventures of Sophie by Anna E. Shammas Saturday, December 8 – 12pm – 2pm At Midwest Writing Center… Read more Two Terrific Book Events at MWC on Saturday, December 8

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Midwest Writing Center is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation located in the Rock Island Public Library. 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL 61201

Hours of Operation – Winter/Spring 2019 (please call to verify):
Tuesday: by appointment
Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 309-732-7330
Email: mwc@midwestwritingcenter.org

On September 8, 2011, MWC passed the following resolution to abide by the principles and practices of the Iowa Register of Accountability:

“The Board of Directors of Midwest Writing, in a regular meeting at which a quorum was present, reviewed the Iowa Principles & Practices for Charitable Nonprofit Excellence. We, the Board of Directors, hereby affirm that our organization already is committed to being guided by the Principles and Practices and is actively engaged in good faith efforts to meet each of them.”

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