The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
join us for books, snacks, and conversation on James McBride's book, with copies available at the front desk; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, January 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Pageturners
a contemporary fiction and nonfiction book discussion group that meets the first Tuesday of each month; books are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up at the Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Pageturners. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQC TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. She Is a Haunting
a discussion of Trang Thanh Tran's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: She Is a Haunting. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Assistant to the Villain
a discussion of Hannah Nicole Maehrer's book with the Book Lovers discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Assistant to the Villain. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Online Book Study: "The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage," by Richard Rohr
on the second Thursday of the month thru May; led by Dennis Eastin; this monthly book study explores the wisdom of the Hebrew prophets to offer a path toward compassionate understanding and spiritual maturity in a hurting world; culminates in an in-person retreat June 6th – separate registration needed; $25 includes all five months of the book study; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Online Book Study: "The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage," by Richard Rohr. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. The World Is Murder
a discussion of Anthony Horowitz's book with the Mystery Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The World Is Murder. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. “Innocence”
discussion of Rose Wilder Lane's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: “Innocence”. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, January 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Online Book Study: "Recovering a Sense of the Sacred, Conversations with Thomas Berry," by Carolyn Toben
Tuesdays thru Jan. 27; led by Tony Schiltz; "meet" Thomas Berry, Catholic priest, cultural historian, scholar of the world's religions, and student of earth history and evolution; he's also a "geologian” and a great contemporary mystic-sage; $25; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Online Book Study: "Recovering a Sense of the Sacred, Conversations with Thomas Berry," by Carolyn Toben. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Remarkably Bright Creatures
discussion of Shelby Van Pelt's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Remarkably Bright Creatures. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. I Feed Her to the Beast & the Beast Is Me
discussion of Jamison Shea's novel with the Get Lit book club; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: I Feed Her to the Beast & the Beast Is Me. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig
Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life; joined in conversation by Mark Bazer; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig
Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life; joined in conversation by Mark Bazer; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Dorothy Must Die
discussion of Danielle Paige's novel with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Dorothy Must Die. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Online Book Study: "Man's Search for Meaning," by Viktor Frankl
led by Lori Freudenberg; join our book study group and dive into the conversations you've been craving; free-will offerings appreciated; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Online Book Study: "Man's Search for Meaning," by Viktor Frankl. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Monday, January 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.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, January 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Hell Followed with Us
a discussion of Andrew Joseph White's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; we read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Hell Followed with Us. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Glass Maker
discussion of Tracy Chevalier's novel with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Glass Maker. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, January 20, 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, January 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Pompeii
a discussion of Robert Harris' book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Pompeii. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. 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, January 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Ancillary Justice
discussion of Ann Leckie's book with the Science Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Ancillary Justice. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Endurance
a discussion of Alfred Lansing's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Endurance. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Go Ask Alice
discussion of the teen drug-addiction novel by Anonymous/Beatrice Sparks with the Freedom to Read 'em Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Go Ask Alice. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Doppelganger
discussion of Naomi Klein's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Doppelganger. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Between the World and Me
discussion of Nehisi Coates' book with the Rooting Out Poverty Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Between the World and Me. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The House in the Cerulean Sea
discussion of TJ Klune's novel with the All Voices Book Club; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The House in the Cerulean Sea. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Grapes of Wrath
a discussion of John Steinbeck's book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Grapes of Wrath. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, February 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Pageturners
a contemporary fiction and nonfiction book discussion group that meets the first Tuesday of each month; books are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up at the Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Pageturners. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQC TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Unknown Night: The Genius and Madness of R.A. Blakelock, and American Painter
discussion of Glyn Vincent's book with the Art Lovers Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: The Unknown Night: The Genius and Madness of R.A. Blakelock, and American Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Online Book Study: "All About Love: New Visions," by bell hooks
Wednesdays thru Feb. 18; led by Rev. Kate Anthony; for those with an open heart and mind who desire an expanded understanding and capacity for love across landscapes: self-love, familial love, romantic love, social justice, spiritual love and beyond; $25; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Online Book Study: "All About Love: New Visions," by bell hooks. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Better than the Movies
a discussion of Lynn Painter's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Better than the Movies. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Honey & Spice
discussion of Bolu Babalola's book with the Book Lovers discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Honey & Spice. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. “Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone”
discussion of James Baldwin's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: “Innocence”. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Booth
discussion of Karen Joy Fowler's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Booth. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, February 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, February 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Big Swiss
a discussion of Jen Beagin's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; we read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Big Swiss. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Horse
discussion of Geraldine Brooks' novel with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Horse. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown 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, February 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. One Perfect Couple
discussion of Ruth Ware's novel with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: One Perfect Couple. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, February 19, 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.
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Cold People
discussion of Tom Rob Smith's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Cold People. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, February 25, 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, February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Circe
a discussion of Madeline Miller's book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Circe. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, March 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, March 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin
discussion of Sue Prideaux's book with the Art Lovers Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Last Cuentista
a discussion of Donna Barba Higuera's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Last Cuentista. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping
discussion of Sangu Mandanna's book with the Book Lovers discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. “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. 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. 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, March 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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. 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. 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. 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.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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. Rooting Out Poverty Book Club
free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Rooting Out Poverty Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com.