Metro Arts Poetry Chapbook Release
under the guidance of lead artist Aubrey Barnes, students wrote, refined, and published their own original chapbooks while developing their skills as performers; through weeks of creative work, they crafted poems that reflect their unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas—and now they're ready to share them with the community; poets will recite vignettes from their work and chapbooks will be available for purchase for the first time; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Metro Arts Poetry Chapbook Release. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Michael McCarty and Bruce Walters: Eerie Iowa
the Quad Cities authors will discuss their book as part of the Iowa City Book Festival; the authors will discuss Iowa's unsettling past and present, offering readers a glimpse into the darker side of the Hawkeye State, followed by an opportunity to meet both writers at the book signing; free; for information, call 319-337-2681.
Event Title: Michael McCarty and Bruce Walters: Eerie Iowa. Venue: Prairie Lights Books.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Prairie Lights Books.
For more info visit prairielights.com. The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, & Murder
a discussion of David Grann's novel with the Last Monday Book Club; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, & Murder. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. 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, October 26, 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, October 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. There, There
discussion of Tommy Orange's book with the Freedom to Read 'em Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: There, There. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Gator Country: Deception, Danger, and Alligators in the Everglades
discussion of Rebecca Renner's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Gator Country: Deception, Danger, and Alligators in the Everglades. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping
discussion of Sangu Mandamma'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: A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Measure
discussion of Nikki Erlick's book with the Southwest Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Measure. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Lady Tan's Circle of Women
discussion of Lisa See's novel with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Lady Tan's Circle of Women. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, November 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, November 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Ninth Street Women: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Art
discussion of Mary Gabriel'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: Ninth Street Women: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Truly Devious
discussion of Maureen Johnson's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Truly Devious. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Mound Builder Myth
discuss the book by Jason Colavito with Dr. Mark Grey; a summary of the book will be given so all are welcome; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: The Mound Builder Myth. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Ride With Me
discussion of Simone Soltani's book with the Book Lovers group, a book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Ride With Me. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, November 5, 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; 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.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQC TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. “Exit Zero”
discussion of Marie-Helene Bertino's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: “Exit Zero”. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, November 9, 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, November 9, 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, November 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Library Book
discussion of Susan Orlean'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 Library Book. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, November 10, 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, November 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 11/22/1963
discussion of Stephen King's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: 11/22/1963. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Martyr
discussion of Kaveh Akbar'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: Martyr. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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, November 18, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. To the Moon and Back
discussion of Eliana Ramage's book with the Southwest Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: To the Moon and Back. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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, November 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Broken Harbor
discussion of Tana French'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: Broken Harbor. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Overbooked Book Club
a variety of fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction books will be read; you can obtain a copy of the book at the meeting; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Overbooked Book Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street 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.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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, November 23, 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, November 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness
discussion of Lyanda Lynn Haupt's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. The Overnight Guest
discussion of Heather Gudenkauf'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: The Overnight Guest. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tumble
discussion of Celia C. Perez's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Tumble. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Good Spirits
discussion of BK Borison's book with the Book Lovers group, a book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Good Spirits. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, December 3, 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; 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.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQC TV6.
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, December 7, 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, December 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Good People
discussion of Hannah Kent'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 Good People. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. “A Kidnapped Santa Claus”
discussion of L. Frank Baum's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: “A Kidnapped Santa Claus”. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, December 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
discussion of V. E. Schwab'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: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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, December 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, December 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Overbooked Book Club
a variety of fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction books will be read; you can obtain a copy of the book at the meeting; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Overbooked Book Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Portrait of a Thief
discussion of Grace D Li'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: Portrait of a Thief. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, December 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, December 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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, December 21, 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, December 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Before Dorothy
discussion of Hazel Gaynor'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: Before Dorothy. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue 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, January 4, 2027, 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, January 4, 2027, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, January 18, 2027, 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, January 18, 2027, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. I Who Have Never Known Men
discussion of Jacqueline Harpman'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: I Who Have Never Known Men. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, January 19, 2027, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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, January 20, 2027, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com.