The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
discussion of Stuart Turton's book with the RIFAC Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. Venue: Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center.
Friday, March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Get Capone: The Secret Plot That Captured America’s Most Wanted Gangster
a discussion of Jonathan Eig's book with the Last Monday Book Club; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Get Capone: The Secret Plot That Captured America’s Most Wanted Gangster. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Looking for Smoke
a discussion of KA Cobell's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Looking for Smoke. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Love at First Sighting
discussion of Mallory Marlowe's book with the Book Lovers discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Love at First Sighting. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
a discussion of Robin Wall Kimmerer's book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Velvet Was the Night
discussion fo Silvia Moreno-Garcia's book with the Adult Book Club; join us for books, snacks, and conversation; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Velvet Was the Night. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. 1984
discussion of George Orwell's novel with the Pageturners book club, 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: 1984. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Writing Retreat
thru Apr. 12; led by Jodie Toohey; two ways to attend: full weekend or Saturday only; take time for yourself to focus on your writing in a beautiful setting with this flexible weekend writing retreat; $175/*$40 (separate registrations); for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Writing Retreat. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – Sunday, April 12, 2026, 2:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Writing Retreat
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
thru Apr. 12; led by Jodie Toohey; two ways to attend: full weekend or Saturday only; take time for yourself to focus on your writing in a beautiful setting with this flexible weekend writing retreat; $175/*$40 (separate registrations); for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Writing Retreat. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – Sunday, April 12, 2026, 2:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. QCL Book Club
join Brittany Peacock and Morgan Ottier on KWQC TV6 for their monthly book club! Each month, Brittany and Morgan will discuss what they read the previous month and introduce a new title; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCL Book Club. Venue: KWQC TV6.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQc-TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Whose Body?
discussion of Dorothy Sayers' book with the Mystery Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Whose Body? Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Sixth Annual Book Fair
authors representing a wide range of genres, from children’s books, history and young adult novels, to romance, mystery, memoir, poetry, and horror, are participating; the line-up includes 20 local authors: Allen McCaulley, Amanda McNeill, Carol Paur, Dan Moore, David Gullstrand, Debra Borys, Grace McCormick, Jacob Mundy, Jannifer Powelson, Jill Ryan, Karen Musser Nortman, Lea Anne Guettler, Mary Davidsaver, Matthew Marchand, Mike Bayles, Nadine Roth, Sharon Meisenheimer, Robert Glaser, Sue Rovens, and Thomas McKay; there is no fee to attend, and a portion of the book sales will go to support Cultural Crossroads Connections, a nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating Henry County and the surrounding area through live music and the arts; for information, e-mail jannifer.powelson@gmail.com.
Event Title: Sixth Annual Book Fair. Venue: Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
For more info visit bishophillcommons.com. “The Angel of the Odd”
discussion of Edgar Allan Poe's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: “The Angel of the Odd”. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Cooking the Books
we explore a new theme or ingredient while diving into recipes from the library’s cookbook collection; prior to the meeting, browse the library’s cookbook section (call number 641.5) or our online resources AtoZ Food America and AtoZ World Food to find a recipe that matches the theme; bring your dish to the meeting (as well as your recipe and cookbook to share), and enjoy sampling creations while discussing culinary tips, tricks, and inspiration with fellow attendees; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Cooking the Books. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.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.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Write Now! Writer's Group
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
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.
Monday, April 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Children on the Hill
discussion of Jennifer McMahon's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Children on the Hill. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Honjin Murders
discussion of Seishi Yokomizo's book with the Get Lit discussion group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Honjin Murders. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Novel Naptime Book Club
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: Novel Naptime Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. My Brilliant Friend
discussion of Elena Ferrante's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: My Brilliant Friend. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 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; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Quiet Librarian
discussion of Allen Eskens's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Quiet Librarian. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Stone Blind
discussion of Natalie Haynes' novel with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Stone Blind. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henriquez - Voice, Culture, and Human Connection
join critically acclaimed, bestselling author Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her work; Henríquez’s newest book, The Great Divide, is a moving exploration of the people who lived, loved, and labored during the construction of the Panama Canal; named a New York Times’ Editors’ Choice selection and TIME Magazine “100 Must-Read Books of 2024,” The Great Divide explores history and adversity in a place very special to her – her father’s homeland of Panama; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henriquez - Voice, Culture, and Human Connection. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henriquez - Voice, Culture, and Human Connection
join critically acclaimed, bestselling author Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her work; Henríquez’s newest book, The Great Divide, is a moving exploration of the people who lived, loved, and labored during the construction of the Panama Canal; named a New York Times’ Editors’ Choice selection and TIME Magazine “100 Must-Read Books of 2024,” The Great Divide explores history and adversity in a place very special to her – her father’s homeland of Panama; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henriquez - Voice, Culture, and Human Connection. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Poetry Open Mic Night
share your favorite poem, or one you wrote yourself; all ages welcome; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Poetry Open Mic Night. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Book 'Em Mystery Book Group
pick up a copy of our monthly selection at the Information Desk and start sleuthing today; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Book 'Em Mystery Book Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Juliet Takes a Breath
discussion of Gabby Rivera's and Celia Moscote'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: Juliet Takes a Breath. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Great Believers
discussion of Rebecca Makkai's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Great Believers. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Rooting Out Poverty Book Club
free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Rooting Out Poverty Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Blackout Poetry
ake a page from a book, or any page of text, and by carefully choosing what to black out, create a poem with what's left; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Blackout Poetry. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. SPECTRA Reading Series: Jeffrey McDaniel
the Midwest Writing Center co-presents an evening with the author of seven books of poetry, recipient of an NEA fellowship, co-editor of the Pitt Poetry Series, and professor of creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College; 6pm community writing hour, 7pm open mic, 8am readings with McDaniel and local support; free; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Event Title: SPECTRA Reading Series: Jeffrey McDaniel. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. The Glass Hotel
discussion of Emily St. John Mandel.'s book with the RIFAC Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Glass Hotel. Venue: Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. All Voices Book Club: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
xplore diverse perspectives with books carefully chosen to get you thinking, feeling, and talking across generations; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: All Voices Book Club: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. One Perfect Couple
discussion of Ruth Ware's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: One Perfect Couple. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. We Have Always Lived in the Castle
a discussion of Shirley Jackson's book with the Last Monday Book Club; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
discussion of Stephen Chbosky's novel with the Freedom to Read' Em discussion group; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Backyard Bird Chronicles
discussion of Amy Tan's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Backyard Bird Chronicles. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. QCL Book Club
join Brittany Peacock and Morgan Ottier on KWQC TV6 for their monthly book club! Each month, Brittany and Morgan will discuss what they read the previous month and introduce a new title; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCL Book Club. Venue: KWQC TV6.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQc-TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Frozen River
a discussion of Ariel Lawhon's book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Frozen River. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, May 4, 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, May 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. If You Could See the Sun
a discussion of Ann Liang's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: If You Could See the Sun. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Princess & the PI
discussion of Nikki Payne's book with the Book Lovers discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Princess & the PI. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. “The Conversion of the Jews”
discussion of Philip Roth's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: “The Conversion of the Jews”. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Write Now! Writer's Group
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
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.
Monday, May 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Bandit Queens
discussion of Parini Shroft's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Bandit Queens. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Faustball Tunnel: German POWs in America and Their Great Escape
discussion of John Hammond's book with the GAHC Book Discussions group; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Event Title: The Faustball Tunnel: German POWs in America and Their Great Escape. Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
online book study with Lori Freudenberg; dive into the conversations you've been craving; free-will offerings encouraged; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Monday, May 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Tilt
discussion of Emma Pattee's book with the Last Monday Book Club (held a week before Memorial Day); free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Tilt. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, May 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Book 'Em Mystery Book Group
pick up a copy of our monthly selection at the Information Desk and start sleuthing today; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Book 'Em Mystery Book Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Bessie's Prayer: "I am Walter, Bessie's son": that made all the difference!
discussion of Walter Braud's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Bessie's Prayer: "I am Walter, Bessie's son": that made all the difference! Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Queer
discussion of William S. Burroughs' 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: Queer. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang
Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective; academic yet approachable, Kuang’s work combines history, magic, and classical literary tradition to render powerful critiques of academia, the publishing industry, and even contemporary popular culture; Kelly Jensen, anti-censorship advocate, Senior Editor at Book Riot, and writer who has compiled such anthologies as Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World and (Don’t) Call Me Crazy, will be joining Kuang in the online conversation; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Babel-On with R.F. Kuang. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Novel Naptime Book Club
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: Novel Naptime Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Silent Book Club
join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Cold People
discussion of Tim Rob Smith's novel with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Cold People. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature
discussion of Brigit Strawbridge Howard's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Rooting Out Poverty Book Club
free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Rooting Out Poverty Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Frankenstein
discussion of Mary Shelley's classic with the RIFAC Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Frankenstein. Venue: Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center.
Friday, May 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center.
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, June 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Shut Up, This Is Serious
a discussion of Carolina Ixta's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Shut Up, This Is Serious. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Charm Offensive
discussion of Alison Cochrun's book with the Book Lovers discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Charm Offensive. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QCL Book Club
join Brittany Peacock and Morgan Ottier on KWQC TV6 for their monthly book club! Each month, Brittany and Morgan will discuss what they read the previous month and introduce a new title; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCL Book Club. Venue: KWQC TV6.
Friday, June 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQc-TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. “Unassigned Territory”
discussion of Stephanie Powell Watts' short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: “Unassigned Territory”. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Write Now! Writer's Group
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
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.
Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Code Girls
discussion of Liza Mundy's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Code Girls. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Book 'Em Mystery Book Group
pick up a copy of our monthly selection at the Information Desk and start sleuthing today; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Book 'Em Mystery Book Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Man o' War
discussion of Cory McCarthy'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: Man o' War. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tom Lake
discussion of Ann Patchett's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Tom Lake. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Novel Naptime Book Club
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: Novel Naptime Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Silent Book Club
join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod
discussion of Henry Beston's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Raw Dog
discussion of Jamie Loftus book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Raw Dog. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Rooting Out Poverty Book Club
free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Rooting Out Poverty Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Great River
discussion of Boyce Upholt's book with the RIFAC Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Great River. Venue: Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center.
Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.