Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge
thru July 31; readers of all ages win prizes for registration, and reaching their mid-way and completion reading and activity goals; everyone from preschools to school ages, teens, and adults can join in the fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Challenge. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Friday, July 31, 2026.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. First Lie Wins
discussion of Ashley Elston's book with the Adult Book Club; join us for books, snacks, and conversation; copies available at the front desk; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: First Lie Wins. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, August 3, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Everything Is Tuberculosis
discussion of John Green's book with 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: Everything Is Tuberculosis. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCL Book Club. Venue: KWQC TV6.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQC TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Louise Nevelson: Light & Shadow
discussion of Laurie Wilson's book in the Art Lovers Book Club; this program is free, and no registration is required, but participants must be Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Louise Nevelson: Light & Shadow. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Shadow and Bone
discussion of Leigh Bardugo's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Shadow and Bone. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Book Lovers
a book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Book Lovers. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. "Stand by Me"
discussion of Wendell Berry's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: "Stand by Me". Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Cooking the Books
we explore a new theme or ingredient while diving into recipes from the library’s cookbook collection; this evening, participants will make a dish based upon an assigned color; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Cooking the Books. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Write Now! Writer's Group
adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback; please bring a short section of your writing to read free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Write Now! Writer's Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Write Now! Writer's Group
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback; please bring a short section of your writing to read free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Write Now! Writer's Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Light Between Oceans
discussion of M.L. Stedman's book with the West End Book Club; we read a variety of fiction and nonfiction books; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Light Between Oceans. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Burn
discussion of Peter Heller's book with the Get Lit discussion group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Burn. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Young Emerging Writers Reading + The Atlas 21 Release Party
co-presented by the Midwest Writing Center; the YEW Summer Internship Program is composed of students ages 15-19 who applied and were interviewed for the privilege of participating in this selective paid internship program; 6:30pm outdoor readings, 8pm YEW alumni and staff open mic; 9pm live music by KAS; $5 suggested donation; for information, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: The Young Emerging Writers Reading + The Atlas 21 Release Party. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Cookbook Club: Desserts
a new book club for cooking and trying new foods; check out a cookbook at the front desk and make a dish to bring and share at the meeting as we discuss; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Cookbook Club: Desserts. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, August 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy
discussion of James Patterson's and Vicky Ward's book with the Book 'Em Mystery Book Group; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Hijab Butch Blues
discussion of Lamya H.'s book with the Read with Pride Book Club; we read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Hijab Butch Blues. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Winds from Further West
discussion of Alexander McCall Smith's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Winds from Further West. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Great Mann
discussion of Kyra Davis Lurie'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 Great Mann. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Silent Book Club
join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Paper Girls
discussion of Brian K. Vaughan's book with the Science Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Paper Girls. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington
discussion of Phenderson Djèlí Clark's 2018 book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Secret Lives of the Nine Negro Teeth of George Washington. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Circle
discussion of Dave Eggers' book with the Overbooked Book Club; a variety of fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction books will be read; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Circle. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Silent Book Club
a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, August 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Local Author Showcase
authors from the Quad Cities will feature their current works, talk about their writing process, and answer questions; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Local Author Showcase. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Fahrenheit 451
discussion of Ray Bradbury's novel with the Freedom to Read 'Em Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Fahrenheit 451. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Arabian Sands
discussion of Wilfred Thesiger's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Arabian Sands. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. The Quiet Librarian
discussion of Allen Eskens' book with the Brown Bag Book Club; books are recently published adult fiction and nonfiction titles, as well as the occasional classic or backlisted novel; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Quiet Librarian. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. West With Giraffes
discussion of Lynda Rutledge's book with the Southwest Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: West With Giraffes. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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, August 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-fleecing Frauds
discussion of John Fugelsang's book with the Last Monday Book Club; we offer regular print, large print, and audio books when available; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-fleecing Frauds. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, August 31, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Buckeye
discussion of Patrick Ryan's novel with 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: Buckeye. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Last Light: How Six Artists Made Old Age a Time of Triumph
discussion of Richard Lacayo's book in the Art Lovers Book Club; this program is free, and no registration is required, but participants must be Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Last Light: How Six Artists Made Old Age a Time of Triumph. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. The Luis Ortega Survival Club
discussion of Sonora Reyes' book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Luis Ortega Survival Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Fastest Way to Fall
discussion of Denise Williams' book with the Book Lovers book club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Fastest Way to Fall. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, September 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; Brittany and Morgan will discuss what they read the previous month and introduce a new title; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCL Book Club. Venue: KWQC TV6.
Friday, September 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQC TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Invisible Man
discussion of H.G. Wells' book with the West End Book Club; we read a variety of fiction and nonfiction books; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Invisible Man. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. “The Man of the Family”
discussion of Ruth Suckow's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: “The Man of the Family”. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Write Now! Writer's Group
adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback; please bring a short section of your writing to read free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Write Now! Writer's Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Write Now! Writer's Group
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback; please bring a short section of your writing to read free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Write Now! Writer's Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Book 'Em Mystery Book Group
pick up a copy of our monthly selection at the Information Desk and start sleuthing today; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Book 'Em Mystery Book Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. How to Read a Book
discussion of Monica Wood's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: How to Read a Book. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, September 15, 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, September 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Silent Book Club
join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Difficult Women
discussion of Roxanne Gay's book with the Overbooked Book Club; a variety of fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction books will be read; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Difficult Women. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Silent Book Club
a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World’s Favorite Insect
discussion of Wendy Williams' book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World’s Favorite Insect. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Black Cake
discussion of Charmaine Wilkerson's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; books are recently published adult fiction and nonfiction titles, as well as the occasional classic or backlisted novel; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Black Cake. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Cemetery of Untold Stories
discussion of Julia Alvarez's book with the Southwest Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Cemetery of Untold Stories. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.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, September 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Book Lovers
a book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Book Lovers. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Pageturners
a contemporary fiction and nonfiction book discussion group that meets the first Tuesday of each month; books are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up at the Information Desk; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Pageturners. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism
discussion of Sebastian Smee's book in the Art Lovers Book Club; this program is free, and no registration is required, but participants must be Figge members; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Paris in Ruins: Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Cemetery Boys
discussion of Aiden Thomas' book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Cemetery Boys. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. "The Veldt"
discussion of Ray Bradbury's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: "The Veldt". Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, October 12, 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, October 12, 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 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Circus Train
discussion of Amita Parikh'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 Circus Train. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Bee Sting
discussion of Paul Murray's book with the Overbooked Book Club; a variety of fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction books will be read; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Bee Sting. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue 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, October 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Spoon River Anthology
discussion of Edgar Lee Masters' book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Spoon River Anthology. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 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, October 21, 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, October 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Silent Book Club
a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
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. Rooting Out Poverty Book Club
free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Rooting Out Poverty Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com.