“Irish Girl”
discussion of Tim Johnston's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: “Irish Girl”. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, March 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Virtual QCL Book Club
join Brittany Peacock and Morgan Ottier on KWQC TV6 for their monthly book club; Brittany and Morgan will discuss what they read the previous month and introduce a new title; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Virtual QCL Book Club. Venue: KWQC TV6.
Monday, March 9, 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, March 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, March 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Smothermoss
discussion of Alisa Alering's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Smothermoss. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Walk the Vanished Earth
discussion of Erin Swan's book with the Get Lit discussion group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Walk the Vanished Earth. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Works Cited
a discussion of "The Future of Global Health, Without the United States" (2025); Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 81(3) 188-194; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Works Cited. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Gifts of Imperfection
a book study of Brene Brown's work, led by Lori Freudenberg; free-will offerings encouraged; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Gifts of Imperfection. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Monday, March 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. The Note
discussion of Alafair Burke's book with the Book 'Em Mystery Book Group; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The Note. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Bury Your Gays
discussion of Chuck Tingle'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 Your Gays. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Thursday Murder Club
discussion of Richard Osman's novel with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Thursday Murder Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Bean Trees
discussion if Barbara Kingsolver'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: The Bean Trees. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Quiet Librarian
discussion of Allen Eskens' book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Quiet Librarian. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, March 18, 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, March 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Time Machine
discussion of H.G. Wells' book with the Science Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The Time Machine. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Story Behind
discussion of Emily Prokop's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Story Behind. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Julian of Norwich: Wisdom in a Time of Pandemic -- and Beyond
led by Rev. Matthew Fox, PhD; join this online book exploration of some of Julian’s rich teachings about Mother Earth, the divine feminine and non-dualism; $20; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Julian of Norwich: Wisdom in a Time of Pandemic -- and Beyond. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Station Eleven
discussion of Emily St John Mandel's novel with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Station Eleven. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett
industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization; his most recent novel, James, earned both the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the National Book Award, and his 2001 novel Erasure inspired the film American Fiction, which received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2024; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett
industrious, irreverent, humble–though he may deny the accusation–Percival Everett, like his fiction, defies categorization; his most recent novel, James, earned both the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and the National Book Award, and his 2001 novel Erasure inspired the film American Fiction, which received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2024; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Beyond the Page with Percival Everett. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power and Deception on the Eve of WWI
discussion of Douglas Brunt's book with the GAHC Book Discussions group; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Event Title: The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power and Deception on the Eve of WWI. Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Nineteen Minutes
a discussion of Jodi Picoult's book with the Freedom to Read 'Em book club; the book was given the Iowa High School Book Award in 2010 and is now banned from that state's public schools; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Nineteen Minutes. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. What the Chicken Knows
discussion of Sy Montgomery's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: What the Chicken Knows. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. She Who Became the Sun
discussion of Shelley Parker-Chan's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: She Who Became the Sun. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond
discussion of David Markward's book with the Rooting Out Poverty Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. An Evening with Mark Turcotte, Illinois Poet Laureate
kick off National Poetry Month (beginning in April) with an evening of poetry; Turcotte is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band Anishinaabe and is the Distinguished-Writer-In-Residence in the English Dept. at DePaul University in Chicago; this program is hosted jointly with Augustana College; light refreshments provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: An Evening with Mark Turcotte, Illinois Poet Laureate. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Erik Larson
Prairie Lights and the Englert Theatre present Erik Larson, who will talk about his nonfiction thriller, The Demon of Unrest which brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War; $35; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Event Title: Erik Larson. Venue: Englert Theatre.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. 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. 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. “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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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.