Fall 2026 Weekend Writing Retreat
Sep. 11 & 12; led by Jodie Toohey; take time for yourself to focus on your writing in a beautiful setting with this flexible weekend writing retreat; $150/$50 (separate registrations); for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Fall 2026 Weekend Writing Retreat. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. Fall 2026 Weekend Writing Retreat
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
Sep. 11 & 12; led by Jodie Toohey; take time for yourself to focus on your writing in a beautiful setting with this flexible weekend writing retreat; $150/$50 (separate registrations); for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: Fall 2026 Weekend Writing Retreat. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Friday, September 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. The Queens of Crime
discussion of Marie Benedict's book with the Mystery Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Queens of Crime. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.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. The Lion Women of Tehran
discussion of Marjan Kamal's book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Lion Women of Tehran. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Cooking the Books: Mexican Cuisine
explore our cookbook collection for a recipe that matches our theme and make the dish to share with the group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Cooking the Books: Mexican Cuisine. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Let’s Pretend This Never Happened
discussion of Jenny Lawson's book with the Adult Book Club; join us for books, snacks, and conversation; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Let’s Pretend This Never Happened. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. 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. Pony Confidential
discussion of Christina Lynch's book with the Book 'Em Mystery Book Group; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Pony Confidential. 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. Young Mungo
discussion of Douglas Stuart'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: Young Mungo. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Take Me with You
discussion of Steven Rowley'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: Take Me with You. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
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, September 16, 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, September 16, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Slaughterhouse-Five
discussion of Kurt Vonnegut's book with the Science Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Slaughterhouse-Five. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Covenant of Water
discussion of Abraham Verghese's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: The Covenant of Water. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. 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. 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, September 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Auntie Bissell & Midwestern Primitive
discussion of Ruth Suckow's book with the German American Heritage Center book club, led by Michael Hustedde; free; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Event Title: Auntie Bissell & Midwestern Primitive. Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit gahc.org. Writing Malleable and True: Hybrid Writing Workshop from MWC and Brink Books
Saturdays thru Oct. 10; each of the four sessions will focus on a piece of writing from Brink and, using its author’s methods, assist participants in generating new work; hybrid writing is any writing that bends or exists outside of genre norms; this workshop encourages writers to explore writing styles and forms they may have felt inaccessible, against the rules, or challenging to them; $125-175; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: Writing Malleable and True: Hybrid Writing Workshop from MWC and Brink Books. Venue: Midwest Writing Center.
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Midwest Writing Center.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.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.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 1984
discussion of George Orwell's novel with the Freedom to Read 'em Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: 1984. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
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. Give People Money : How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World
discussion of Annie Lowrey's book with the Rooting Out Poverty Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Give People Money : How a Universal Basic Income Would End Poverty, Revolutionize Work, and Remake the World. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Poetry Writing Workshop
Kelsey Bigelow will discuss the poetic techniques of Edgar Allen Poe, followed by writing time and prompts, and time to share writings; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Poetry Writing Workshop. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Cookbook Club
pick up a cookbook from our display and then come share the snack you made; free; for information, call 563-289-6007 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov.
Event Title: Cookbook Club. Venue: LeClaire Community Library.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
LeClaire Community Library.
For more info visit www.leclaireiowa.gov. We Do Not Part
discussion of Han King's book with the Last Monday Book Club; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: We Do Not Part. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, September 28, 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, September 28, 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 28, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. "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. 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. 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. 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. 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
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
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. “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. 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.