Poetry for Everyone: An Introductory Workshop
led by Tom Montgomery Fate; learn a bit about how poetry works, write a poem or two and have some fun in the process; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Poetry for Everyone: An Introductory Workshop. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Poetry for Everyone: An Introductory Workshop
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
led by Tom Montgomery Fate; learn a bit about how poetry works, write a poem or two and have some fun in the process; $50; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Poetry for Everyone: An Introductory Workshop. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Second Chance Romance
discussion of Olivia Dade's book with the Book Lovers group, a book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Second Chance Romance. 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. Stranded
discussion of Nikki Shannon Smith's book with the Big/Little Book Club; a book club for Littles (kids in 3rd through 5th grade) and their Bigs (adults or older siblings) to read a book together; we will discuss the book and do some book-related crafts and activities; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Stranded. 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. QCL Book Club
join Brittany Peacock and Morgan Ottier on KWQC TV6 for their monthly book club; each month, Brittany and Morgan will discuss what they read the previous month and introduce a new title; new titles will be announced live on Quad Cities Live (QCL) at 3pm; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCL Book Club. Venue: KWQC TV6.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQC TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Picture of Dorian Gray
discussion of Oscar Wildel's gothic fiction with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Banned Books Week Read-in
more than a dozen participants gather to read from frequently challenged works and unite in the fight against censorship; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Banned Books Week Read-in. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Living Compassionately in a Time of Despair
a five-week book club based on Richard Rohr’s "The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage," led by Sister Roberta Bussan; held every two weeks thru Nov. 30; drawing on a century of biblical scholarship this book paves a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a compassionate way of living in a hurting world; $80; for information, call 309-283-2108.
Event Title: Living Compassionately in a Time of Despair. Venue: Benet House Retreat Center - St. Mary Monastery.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit smmsisters.org. The Women
join us for snacks and conversation of Kristin Hannah's book with the Adult Book Club; copies are available at the front desk; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: The Women. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Hidden Pictures
discussion of Jason Rekulak'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: Hidden Pictures. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Zine Machine: On Zine Creation and Publication Workshop at MWC
Tuesdays thru Oct. 27; with Melissa Conway and Morgan Webb; learn to turn your human brain into a zine machine; participants will be guided through the entire zine creation process from coming up with an idea through publication; $60-100; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: The Zine Machine: On Zine Creation and Publication Workshop at MWC. Venue: Midwest Writing Center.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Midwest Writing Center.
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. Pride Storytelling Night
hear community members Adrian Cole, Wezz De La Rosa, and Viminda Shafer share personal stories about their lives and identities as members of the Queer community; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Pride Storytelling Night. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The President's Lawyer
discussion of Lawrence Robbins's book with the Mystery Book Discussion group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The President's Lawyer. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. We Ride Upon Sticks
discussion of Quan Barry's book with the All Voices Book Club; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: We Ride Upon Sticks. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Boozy Book Fair: Fall Edition
with vendors: The Atlas Collective - Book shop/third space in Moline
Anthology for Books - Once Upon a Trailer
Source Bookstore - A selection of used books from the Iowa's oldest bookstore
Cafe Noir Bookshop - BIPOC authors, coffee blends
The Macabre Librarian - The QC's original blind date with a book
Intuitive Healing with Kacie Lynn - Tarot cards, metaphysical books, & readings
Goth Brooks's Books & Antiques - Macabre used books
Candle Witch Company - Handcrafted candles
Minda Powers-Douglas - Author of cemetery history
Kathy Criswell - Author of horror and fantasy
Kacie Lynn - Tarot readings, decks, and metaphysical books
Mississippi River Distilling Company will be on site adding more allure to the "boozy" side of things
This event will also feature a free book swap, so bring your gently-used reads and switch them out for something different.
Event Title: Boozy Book Fair: Fall Edition. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Sunday, October 11, 2026, 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.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. Cooking the Books: Breakfast Foods
we explore a new theme or ingredient while diving into recipes from the library’s cookbook collection; bring your dish to the meeting to share, and enjoy sampling creations while discussing culinary tips, tricks, and inspiration with fellow attendees; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Cooking the Books: Breakfast Foods. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, October 12, 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, 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. Ring Shout
discussion of P. Djèlí Clark's book with the Get Lit discussion group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Ring Shout. Venue: Adventurous Brewing.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Adventurous Brewing.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Cookbook Club: Crockpots Are Just Electric Cauldrons
calling all kitchen witches, this month we are embracing the magic of the crockpot; pick a featured cookbook from our selection or make something from your own cookbook; let’s taste what magic we can cook up; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Cookbook Club: Crockpots Are Just Electric Cauldrons. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. Overbooked Book Club
a variety of fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction books will be read; you can obtain a copy of the book at the meeting; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Overbooked Book Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Silence Please!
bring your own book, magazine, or audiobook (with headphones!) and we'll supply some treats to fuel an hour of silent reading; at the end of the hour, stay for a few minutes to chat about your book if you like; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Silence Please! Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Too Old for This
discussion of Samantha Downing's novel with the 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: Too Old for This. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Her Majesty's Royal Coven
discussion of Juno Dawson'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: Her Majesty's Royal Coven. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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. Death in Her Hands
discussion of Ottessa Moshfegh'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: Death in Her Hands. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Endling
discussion of Maria Reva's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Ebdling. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.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.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Dead Silence
discussion of S.A. Barnes' novel with the Science Fiction Book Club; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Dead Silence. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 1776
discussion of David McCullough's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: 1776. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Metro Arts Poetry Chapbook Release
under the guidance of lead artist Aubrey Barnes, students wrote, refined, and published their own original chapbooks while developing their skills as performers; through weeks of creative work, they crafted poems that reflect their unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas—and now they're ready to share them with the community; poets will recite vignettes from their work and chapbooks will be available for purchase for the first time; free; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Event Title: Metro Arts Poetry Chapbook Release. Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, & Murder
a discussion of David Grann's novel with the Last Monday Book Club; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, & Murder. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. 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 26, 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 26, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. There, There
discussion of Tommy Orange's book with the Freedom to Read 'em Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: There, There. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
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. Lady Tan's Circle of Women
discussion of Lisa See's novel with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Lady Tan's Circle of Women. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, November 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, November 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Ninth Street Women: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Art
discussion of Mary Gabriel'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: Ninth Street Women: Five Painters and the Movement That Changed Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Truly Devious
discussion of Maureen Johnson's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Truly Devious. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Mound Builder Myth
discuss the book by Jason Colavito with Dr. Mark Grey; a summary of the book will be given so all are welcome; for information, call 563-873-3491.
Event Title: The Mound Builder Myth. Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Ride With Me
discussion of Simone Soltani's book with the Book Lovers group, a book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Ride With Me. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, November 5, 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; each month, Brittany and Morgan will discuss what they read the previous month and introduce a new title; new titles will be announced live on Quad Cities Live (QCL) at 3pm; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCL Book Club. Venue: KWQC TV6.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQC TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. “Exit Zero”
discussion of Marie-Helene Bertino's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: “Exit Zero”. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, November 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, November 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, November 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Library Book
discussion of Susan Orlean'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 Library Book. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, November 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, November 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 11/22/1963
discussion of Stephen King's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: 11/22/1963. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Martyr
discussion of Kaveh Akbar'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: Martyr. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Novel Naptime Book Club
a popular materials book club for parents where kids preschool age and under are welcome; toys and activities will be available for the kids; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Novel Naptime Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. To the Moon and Back
discussion of Eliana Ramage's book with the Southwest Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: To the Moon and Back. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest 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, November 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Broken Harbor
discussion of Tana French'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: Broken Harbor. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Overbooked Book Club
a variety of fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction books will be read; you can obtain a copy of the book at the meeting; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Overbooked Book Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street 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.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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, November 23, 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, November 23, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness
discussion of Lyanda Lynn Haupt's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. The Overnight Guest
discussion of Heather Gudenkauf'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: The Overnight Guest. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Tumble
discussion of Celia C. Perez's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Tumble. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Good Spirits
discussion of BK Borison's book with the Book Lovers group, a book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Good Spirits. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, December 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; each month, Brittany and Morgan will discuss what they read the previous month and introduce a new title; new titles will be announced live on Quad Cities Live (QCL) at 3pm; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: QCL Book Club. Venue: KWQC TV6.
Friday, December 4, 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, December 7, 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, December 7, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Good People
discussion of Hannah Kent'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 Good People. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. “A Kidnapped Santa Claus”
discussion of L. Frank Baum's short story with the Short & Sweets discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: “A Kidnapped Santa Claus”. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, December 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
discussion of V. E. Schwab's book with the Read with pride Book Club; we read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Novel Naptime Book Club
a popular materials book club for parents where kids preschool age and under are welcome; toys and activities will be available for the kids; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Novel Naptime Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, December 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, December 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Overbooked Book Club
a variety of fiction, young adult fiction, and non-fiction books will be read; you can obtain a copy of the book at the meeting; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Overbooked Book Club. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Portrait of a Thief
discussion of Grace D Li'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: Portrait of a Thief. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, December 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, December 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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, December 21, 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, December 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Before Dorothy
discussion of Hazel Gaynor'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: Before Dorothy. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.