Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, July 13, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, July 13, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. "Seeds"
discussion of Sherwood Anderson's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: "Seeds". Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, July 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Cooking the Books: Pie
we explore a new theme or ingredient while diving into recipes from the library’s cookbook collection; bring your dish to the meeting 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: Pie. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, July 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, July 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, July 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Kitchen House
discussion of Kathleen Grissom's book with the West End Book Club; we read a variety of fiction and nonfiction books; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Kitchen House. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Our Last Resort
discussion of Clemence Michallon's book with the 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: Our Last Resort. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Silent Book Club
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, July 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Lost World
discussion of Arthur Conan Doyle's book wit the Science Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The Lost World. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Orbital
discussion of Samantha Harvey's book with the Get Lit discussion group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Orbital. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Diamond as Big as the Ritz
discussion of F. Scott Fitzgerald's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Diamond as Big as the Ritz. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Apology
discussion of Jimin Han's book with the Overbooked Book Club; a variety of fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction books will be read; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Apology. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 17, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Friday, July 17, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Saturday, July 18, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, July 20, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Cookbook Club: Main Courses
join us for books, snacks, and conversation; if you love experimental cooking and trying new foods, check out a cookbook and make a dish to bring and share at the meeting; this month we’re making main courses; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Cookbook Club: Main Courses. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Frozen People
discussion of Elly Griffiths' book with the 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: The Frozen People. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. All Fours
discussion of Miranda July'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: All Fours. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library
discussion of Amanda Chapman's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Mrs. Christie at the Mystery Guild Library. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Late Bloomer
discussion of Mazey Eddings' book with the Brown Bag Book Club; books are recently published adult fiction and nonfiction titles, as well as the occasional classic or backlisted novel; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Late Bloomer. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Second Chance Club: Hardship and Hope After Prison
discussion of Jason Hardy's book with the Rooting Out Poverty Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The Second Chance Club: Hardship and Hope After Prison. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Friday, July 24, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 25; ages 18+ are invited to plant a seed of curiosity, growth, and learning and read this summer with the Moline Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, July 27, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. People Kill People
discussion of Ellen Hopkins' book with the Freedom to Read 'em Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: People Kill People. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity
discussion of Justin Gregg's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Friday, July 31, 2026.
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, August 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Louise Nevelson: Light & Shadow
discussion of Laurie Wilson's book in the Art Lovers Book Club; this program is free, and no registration is required, but participants must be Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Nevelson: Light & Shadow. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Shadow and Bone
discussion of Leigh Bardugo's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Shadow and Bone. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. "Stand by Me"
discussion of Wendell Berry's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: "Stand by Me". Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, August 10, 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, August 10, 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, August 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Light Between Oceans
discussion of M.L. Stedman's book with the West End Book Club; we read a variety of fiction and nonfiction books; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Light Between Oceans. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, August 11, 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, August 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Hijab Butch Blues
discussion of Lamya H.'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: Hijab Butch Blues. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Winds from Further West
discussion of Alexander McCall Smith's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Winds from Further West. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest 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, August 19, 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, August 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Circle
discussion of Dave Eggers' book with the Overbooked Book Club; a variety of fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction books will be read; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Circle. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Silent Book Club
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.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Arabian Sands
discussion of Wilfred Thesiger's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Arabian Sands. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. The Quiet Librarian
discussion of Allen Eskens' book with the Brown Bag Book Club; books are recently published adult fiction and nonfiction titles, as well as the occasional classic or backlisted novel; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Quiet Librarian. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, August 26, 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, August 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-fleecing Frauds
discussion of John Fugelsang's book with the Last Monday Book Club; we offer regular print, large print, and audio books when available; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-fleecing Frauds. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, August 31, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.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, September 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Last Light: How Six Artists Made Old Age a Time of Triumph
discussion of Richard Lacayo's book in the Art Lovers Book Club; this program is free, and no registration is required, but participants must be Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Last Light: How Six Artists Made Old Age a Time of Triumph. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Luis Ortega Survival Club
discussion of Sonora Reyes' book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Luis Ortega Survival Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Invisible Man
discussion of H.G. Wells' book with the West End Book Club; we read a variety of fiction and nonfiction books; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Invisible Man. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. “The Man of the Family”
discussion of Ruth Suckow's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: “The Man of the Family”. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, September 14, 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, September 14, 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, September 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, September 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. How to Read a Book
discussion of Monica Wood's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: How to Read a Book. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest 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, September 16, 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, September 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Difficult Women
discussion of Roxanne Gay's book with the Overbooked Book Club; a variety of fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction books will be read; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Difficult Women. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Silent Book Club
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.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World’s Favorite Insect
discussion of Wendy Williams' book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World’s Favorite Insect. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Black Cake
discussion of Charmaine Wilkerson's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; books are recently published adult fiction and nonfiction titles, as well as the occasional classic or backlisted novel; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Black Cake. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, September 23, 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, September 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, October 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism
discussion of Sebastian Smee's book in the Art Lovers Book Club; this program is free, and no registration is required, but participants must be Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Cemetery Boys
discussion of Aiden Thomas' book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Cemetery Boys. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.