Mastering the Art of French Murder
a discussion of Colleen Cambridge's book with the Mystery Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Mastering the Art of French Murder. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Statement of Jared Johnson
a discussion of Geraldine Bonner's short story with the Short and Sweets club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Statement of Jared Johnson. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, May 12, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Astoria: John Jacob Astor & Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire
a discussion of Peter Stark's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Astoria: John Jacob Astor & Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Disoriental
a discussion of Négar Djavadi's book with the Get Lit discussion group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Disoriental. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty -- A Discussion with Matthew Diamond
bestselling author Matthew Desmond engages in conversation with award-winning journalist Natalie Moore; Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City"; free; for information, call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty -- A Discussion with Matthew Diamond. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty -- A Discussion with Matthew Diamond
bestselling author Matthew Desmond engages in conversation with award-winning journalist Natalie Moore; Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City"; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty -- A Discussion with Matthew Diamond. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Silent Book Club
join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; at the end of the hour, attendees are either welcome to talk books or to keep reading; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Please Ignore Vera Dietz
a discussion of A.S. King's book with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Please Ignore Vera Dietz. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Relic Master: a novel
a discussion of Christopher Bucey's book led by Michael Hustedde; free; for information, call 563-322-9944.
Event Title: The Relic Master: a novel. Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. The Golden Gate
a discussion of Amy Chua's book with the Book 'Em Mystery Book Group; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The Golden Gate. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Lessons in Chemistry
a discussion of Bonnie Garmus book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Lessons in Chemistry. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Color Purple
a discussion of Alice Walker's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Color Purple. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Prairie Preview: Robin Wall Kimmerer
Kimmerer, acclaimed author of “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” and her newest book, “The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World,” will share her thoughtful and powerful message about restoration, reciprocity and our connection to nature; $30-75; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Event Title: Prairie Preview: Robin Wall Kimmerer. Venue: Englert Theatre.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. A Great Country
discussion of Shilpi Somaya Gowda's book with the Novel Naptime Book Group, 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: A Great Country. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Warmth of Other Suns
a discussion of Isabel Wilkerson's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Warmth of Other Suns. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Titanium Noir
a discussion of Nick Harkaway's book with the Science Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Titanium Noir. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. To Serve Them All My Days
a discussion of R. F. Delderfield's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: To Serve Them All My Days. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Flamer
a Seniors Read Banned Books discussion on Mike Curato's LGBTQ book; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Flamer. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Woolly: The True Story of the Quest to Revive History's Most Iconic Extinct Creature
a discussion of Ben Mezrich's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Woolly: The True Story of the Quest to Revive History's Most Iconic Extinct Creature. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. The Paris Apartment
a discussion of Lucy Foley's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Paris Apartment. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Banyan Moon
a discussion of Thao Thai's book with the Southwest Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Banyan Moon. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Color of Law
a discussion of Richard Rothstein's book with the Rooting Out Poverty Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The Color of Law. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Spring 2025 Weekend Writing Retreat
thru June 1; led by Jodie Toohey; two full days dedicated to writing, reading, and reflecting with like-minded individuals; $175; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Spring 2025 Weekend Writing Retreat. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, May 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – Sunday, June 1, 2025, 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.org. Spring 2025 Weekend Writing Retreat
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
thru June 1; led by Jodie Toohey; two full days dedicated to writing, reading, and reflecting with like-minded individuals; $175; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Spring 2025 Weekend Writing Retreat. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, May 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – Sunday, June 1, 2025, 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit www.chmiowa.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 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Fierce Poise – Helen Frankenthaler & 1950’s New York
led by Marilyn Marmorine; a discussion with the Art Lovers Book Club; held in the Figge Board Room; for information, e-mail lesliemdupree@gmail.com and call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Fierce Poise – Helen Frankenthaler & 1950’s New York. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Brighter Than the Sun
a discussion of Daniel Aleman's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Brighter Than the Sun. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Poets
share your poetry with a supportive group of poets and receive helpful suggestions; meets the first Wednesday of every month; this group is for novice and experienced poets and is free of charge; for information, contact Katherine at 563-505-9042.
Event Title: QC Poets. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Pairing
discussion of Casey McQuiston's book with the Book Lovers book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Pairing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Short and Sweets
discuss short stories from a variety of contemporary and classic authors; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Short and Sweets. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, June 9, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Beloved
a discussion of Toni Morrison's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Beloved. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Kindest Lie
a discussion of Nancy Johnson's book with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Kindest Lie. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, June 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Bruno, Chief of Police
a discussion of Martin Walker's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Bruno, Chief of Police. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Freshwater
a discussion of Akwaeke Emezi's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Freshwater. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Lost Story
discussion of Meg Shaffer's book with the Novel Naptime Book Group, 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 Lost Story. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 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; at the end of the hour, attendees are either welcome to talk books or to keep reading; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self
a discussion of Michael Ester's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect
led by Ellen Shapley; a discussion with the Art Lovers Book Club; held in the Figge Board Room; for information, e-mail lesliemdupree@gmail.com and call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. QC Poets
share your poetry with a supportive group of poets and receive helpful suggestions; meets the first Wednesday of every month; this group is for novice and experienced poets and is free of charge; for information, contact Katherine at 563-505-9042.
Event Title: QC Poets. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. An Extraordinary Union
discussion of Alyssa Cole's book with the Book Lovers book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: An Extraordinary Union. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, July 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Short and Sweets
discuss short stories from a variety of contemporary and classic authors; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Short and Sweets. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, July 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe
a discussion of Fannie Flagg's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Help Wanted
discussion of Adelle Waldman's book with the Novel Naptime Book Group, 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: Help Wanted. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 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; at the end of the hour, attendees are either welcome to talk books or to keep reading; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures
a discussion of Merlin Sheldrake's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Infinity Net - The Autobiography of Yayoi Kusama
led by Susan Vermeer; a discussion with the Art Lovers Book Club; held in the Figge Board Room; for information, e-mail lesliemdupree@gmail.com and call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Infinity Net - The Autobiography of Yayoi Kusama. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. QC Poets
share your poetry with a supportive group of poets and receive helpful suggestions; meets the first Wednesday of every month; this group is for novice and experienced poets and is free of charge; for information, contact Katherine at 563-505-9042.
Event Title: QC Poets. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Hate to Want You
discussion of Alisha Rai's book with the Book Lovers book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Hate to Want You. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.