Vinyl & Poetry Night
FVNTVNV Records and Roaring Rhetoric present and evening of music and poetry; bring your friends and enjoy a relaxing night of vinyl DJing by FVNTVNV alongside spoken word poetry by Mister Aubs. C?ue, Henry Morray & Ardimus. ; FVNTVNV will be playing a range of music from Jazz, Soul, Funk, R&B, as well as music from his record label which features some local Quad City Hip-Hop artists; free; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: Vinyl & Poetry Night. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Pride & Prejudice
a discussion of Jane Austen's book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Pride & Prejudice. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Pachinko
books, snacks, and conversation; copies of Min Jin Lee's book are available at the front desk; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Pachinko. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. QCL Book Club
join Brittany Peacock and Morgan Ottier on KWQC TV6 for their monthly book club; Brittany and Morgan will discuss what they read the previous month and introduce a new title; new titles will be announced live on Quad Cities Live (QCL) at 3pm; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCL Book Club. Venue: KWQC TV6.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQC TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Poets
share your poetry with a supportive group of poets and receive helpful suggestions; meets the first Wednesday of every month; this group is for novice and experienced poets and is free of charge; for information, contact Katherine at 563-505-9042.
Event Title: QC Poets. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Uglies
discussion of Scott Westerfeld's book with the See YA Book Club, an adult book club with a teen book twist; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Uglies. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Creative Journaling
join our Creative Journaling Group and feel inspired; we will have tons of supplies to choose from and writing prompts to help you get started; whether you want to create a reading log or a daily journal, we will help you get your journal ready; you may bring your own journal or choose one of ours; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Creative Journaling. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Late Bloomer
discussion of Mazy Eddings's book with the Book Lovers book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Late Bloomer. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Christmas Dance
a discussion of James McBride's 2017 story from "Five-Carat Soul" with the Short and Sweets discussion group; discuss short stories from a variety of contemporary and classic authors; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Christmas Dance. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Distant Sons
discussion of Tim Johnston's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Distant Sons. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Long Walk
a discussion of Stephen King's book (as Richard Bachman) with the Get Lit Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Long Walk. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Rooting Out Poverty Book Club: Book Club Social
join Project NOW & Moline Public Library as we finish our year off with a book club social; drinks, treats, and talks of plans for next year’s book club are all on the docket; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Rooting Out Poverty Book Club: Book Club Social. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Crime and Parchment
a discussion of Daphne Silver's book with the Mystery Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Crime and Parchment. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Winter Reading Kickoff
join us to kick off our Winter Reading program; enjoy games, crafts, music, treats, and more; this is a free event or all ages; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Winter Reading Kickoff. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. The Pairing
a discussion of Casey McQuiston's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; we read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Pairing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Write Now! Writer's Group
adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback. Please bring a short section of your writing to read; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Write Now! Writer's Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Five-Star Stranger
discussion of Kat Tang's book with the Novel Naptime Book Group, a popular materials book club for parents where kids preschool age and under are welcome; toys and activities will be available for the kids; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Five-Star Stranger. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The World Is Murder
a discussion of Alfred Lansing's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The World Is Murder. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Silent Book Club
join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; at the end of the hour, attendees are either welcome to talk books or to keep reading; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Lion Women of Tehran
a discussion of Marjan Kamali's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Lion Women of Tehran. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Silent Book Club
join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; at the end of the hour, attendees are either welcome to talk books or to keep reading; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Freshwater
discussion of Akwaeke Emezi's book with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Freshwater. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Silent Book Club
we will have quiet music and a cozy video of a roaring fire all to set the mood so that you can take time for yourself; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Pageturners
a contemporary fiction and nonfiction book discussion group that meets the first Tuesday of each month; books are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up at the Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Pageturners. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. She Is a Haunting
a discussion of Trang Thanh Tran's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: She Is a Haunting. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Assistant to the Villain
a discussion of Hannah Nicole Maehrer's book with the Book Lovers discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Assistant to the Villain. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The World Is Murder
a discussion of Anthony Horowitz's book with the Mystery Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The World Is Murder. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me
a discussion of Jamison Shea's book with the Get Lit Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast Is Me. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Hell Followed with Us
a discussion of Andrew Joseph White's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; we read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Hell Followed with Us. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Pompeii
a discussion of Robert Harris' book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Pompeii. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Endurance
a discussion of Alfred Lansing's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Endurance. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Grapes of Wrath
a discussion of John Steinbeck's book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Grapes of Wrath. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Pageturners
a contemporary fiction and nonfiction book discussion group that meets the first Tuesday of each month; books are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up at the Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Pageturners. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Better than the Movies
a discussion of Lynn Painter's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Better than the Movies. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Big Swiss
a discussion of Jen Beagin's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; we read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Big Swiss. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.