The Midwest Writing Center & the Rock Island Public Library are thrilled to welcome several of the editors of The… Read more SRPR Poetry Road Show 2024 – Free Workshop, Open Mic & Reading – Saturday, 6/22, 12pm
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The Midwest Writing Center & the Rock Island Public Library are thrilled to welcome several of the editors of The… Read more SRPR Poetry Road Show 2024 – Free Workshop, Open Mic & Reading – Saturday, 6/22, 12pm
Hello Iron Pen Contestants! Thanks so much to everyone who participated in Iron Pen 2024. We received many terrific entries,… Read more Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Iron Pen Contest | Info for the Awards Reading 3/9
The MWC will be co-hosting the Banned Books Reading on Thurs. )ct. 5 with our terrific partners at RIPL, and we’re very excited to have this event in collaboration to celebrate free expression & the written word during the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week, Oct. 1-7.
Doors will open at 5:30pm for an opening reception. The readings will begin promptly at 6pm. This year, the event will be held in the auditorium of the Watts-Midtown Branch, and also live-streamed on the library’s Facebook page.