Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, February 9, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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. 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, February 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, February 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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. Venomous Lumpsucker
a discussion of Ned Beauman's book with the Get Lit book club; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Venomous Lumpsucker. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, February 13, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Widows of Malabar Hill
a discussion of Sujata Massey's book with the Mystery Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Widows of Malabar Hill. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Mary Jane Knight
singer, music artist, and vocal empowerment guide Knight expands her healing-centered artistry with the release of her debut poetry collection "The Light Between the Lines: a spiritual journey through the darkness," a companion to her album "Rising Free: a journey of healing"; Knight will celebrate the book and the importance of self-love with a live reading interwoven with songs; free.
Event Title: Mary Jane Knight. Venue: Prairie Lights Books.
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Prairie Lights Books.
For more info visit prairielights.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, February 16, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. How to Solve Your Own Murder
discussion of Kristen Perrin's novel with the Book 'Em Mystery Book Group; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: How to Solve Your Own Murder. 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. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, February 18, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Raiders of the Lost Heart
a discussion of Jo Segura's novel 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: Raiders of the Lost Heart. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Story Behind
a 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, February 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, February 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Blighted Stars
a discussion of Megan O'Keefe's novel with the Science Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The Blighted Stars. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Pompeii
a discussion of Robert Harris's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Pempeii. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, February 20, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, February 23, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. James
discussion of Percival Everett's book with the Adult Book Club; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: James. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. A Fever in the Heartland
this month's book selection in the Freedom to Read 'Em Book Club is Timothy Egan's nonfiction about the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s-era nearby state of Indiana; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: A Fever in the Heartland. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Illinois Libraries Presents -- Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
a virtual live presentation with the famed "Goosebumps" author; free; for information call 309-755-9614.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Presents -- Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine. Venue: East Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
East Moline Public Library.
For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com. Virtual Illinois Libraries Presents -- Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
a virtual live presentation with the famed "Goosebumps" author; free; for information call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Presents -- Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Virtual Illinois Libraries Presents -- Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
a virtual live presentation with the famed "Goosebumps" author; free; for information call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Presents -- Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Wilderness, The Gateway to the Soul: Spiritual Enlightenment Through Wilderness
discussion of Scott Stillman's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Wilderness, The Gateway to the Soul: Spiritual Enlightenment Through Wilderness. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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. James
a discussion of Percival Everett's novel with the Southwest Book Club; James is a brilliant reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn—both harrowing and satirical—told from the enslaved Jim's point of view; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: James. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Moth
five seasoned storytellers will share extraordinary, true stories that dig deep into the idea of the American Dream; $25-78; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Event Title: The Moth. Venue: Englert Theatre.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, February 27, 2026.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program
thru Feb. 28; use the reading log to track your reading throughout the month of February; you will receive a scratch-off ticket to go "cryptid hunting" for each book you read - up to 10 books; reveal the cryptid on the ticket and receive a fun prize; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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. The River Is Missing
a discussion of Wally Lamb's novel with the Pageturners discussion group; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The River Is Missing. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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, March 18, 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, March 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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, 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.