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Online Book Study: "Man's Search for Meaning," by Viktor Frankl

led by Lori Freudenberg; join our book study group and dive into the conversations you've been craving; free-will offerings appreciated; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092. Event Title: Online Book Study: "Man's Search for Meaning," by Viktor Frankl. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. Monday, January 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. For more info visit chmiowa.org.

Body Problems Book Study

led by local author and Augustana professor M. Wolff; in "Body Problems," M. Wolff offers groundbreaking insight into Sally Gross, a South African intersex priest and activist whose body was continuously policed and politicized; free; for information, please contact Rev. Rich Hendricks by calling the church at 563-324-8281 or emailing richdhendricks@msn.com. Event Title: Body Problems Book Study. Venue: Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities. Monday, January 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities.

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, January 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Hell Followed with Us

a discussion of Andrew Joseph White'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: Hell Followed with Us. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

The Glass Maker

discussion of Tracy Chevalier's novel with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: The Glass Maker. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch. Tuesday, January 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, January 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Pompeii

a discussion of Robert Harris' book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175. Event Title: Pompeii. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library. Wednesday, January 21, 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, January 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

Ancillary Justice

discussion of Ann Leckie's book with the Science Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Ancillary Justice. Venue: Moline Public Library. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Endurance

a discussion of Alfred Lansing's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175. Event Title: Endurance. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Bettendorf Public Library. For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com.

Attack of the Jack-O’-Lanterns and Be Careful What You Wish For

for this month's Last Monday Book Club we’re reading two juvenile books in R.L. Stine’s classic Goosebumps series; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393. Event Title: Attack of the Jack-O’-Lanterns and Be Careful What You Wish For. Venue: Silvis Public Library. Monday, January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Silvis Public Library. For more info visit silvislibrary.org.

Go Ask Alice

discussion of the teen drug-addiction novel by Anonymous/Beatrice Sparks with the Freedom to Read 'em Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: Go Ask Alice. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America

discussion of Sharon Udasin's and Rachel Frazin's book with the 2025 Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969. Event Title: Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. Venue: River Action. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. River Action. For more info visit riveraction.org.

Doppelganger

discussion of Naomi Klein's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Doppelganger. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

Between the World and Me

discussion of Nehisi Coates' book with the Rooting Out Poverty Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Between the World and Me. Venue: Moline Public Library. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Welcome to Wonderland Book Fest

thru Feb. 1; held in conjunction with Lancer Productions' "Alice in Wonderland Jr."; play games & win prizes, have your picture taken with characters from the show; enjoy the NS Student Art Gallery and Shop the Book Fair for LP Merch and Booster Treats; enjoy an affordable family dinner; Fri. & Sat. 5pm, Sat. & Sun. noon. Event Title: Welcome to Wonderland Book Fest. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Friday, January 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit docs.google.com.

Welcome to Wonderland Book Fest

thru Feb. 1; held in conjunction with Lancer Productions' "Alice in Wonderland Jr."; play games & win prizes, have your picture taken with characters from the show; enjoy the NS Student Art Gallery and Shop the Book Fair for LP Merch and Booster Treats; enjoy an affordable family dinner; Fri. & Sat. 5pm, Sat. & Sun. noon. Event Title: Welcome to Wonderland Book Fest. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit docs.google.com.

The House in the Cerulean Sea

discussion of TJ Klune's novel with the All Voices Book Club; free; for information, call 563-344-4175. Event Title: The House in the Cerulean Sea. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Bettendorf Public Library. For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com.

Welcome to Wonderland Book Fest

thru Feb. 1; held in conjunction with Lancer Productions' "Alice in Wonderland Jr."; play games & win prizes, have your picture taken with characters from the show; enjoy the NS Student Art Gallery and Shop the Book Fair for LP Merch and Booster Treats; enjoy an affordable family dinner; Fri. & Sat. 5pm, Sat. & Sun. noon. Event Title: Welcome to Wonderland Book Fest. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit docs.google.com.

Welcome to Wonderland Book Fest

thru Feb. 1; held in conjunction with Lancer Productions' "Alice in Wonderland Jr."; play games & win prizes, have your picture taken with characters from the show; enjoy the NS Student Art Gallery and Shop the Book Fair for LP Merch and Booster Treats; enjoy an affordable family dinner; Fri. & Sat. 5pm, Sat. & Sun. noon. Event Title: Welcome to Wonderland Book Fest. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Sunday, February 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit docs.google.com.

The Grapes of Wrath

a discussion of John Steinbeck's book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: The Grapes of Wrath. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library. Monday, February 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, February 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.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. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. KWQC TV6. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

The Unknown Night: The Genius and Madness of R.A. Blakelock, and American Painter

discussion of Glyn Vincent's book with the Art Lovers Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: The Unknown Night: The Genius and Madness of R.A. Blakelock, and American Painter. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Online Book Study: "All About Love: New Visions," by bell hooks

Wednesdays thru Feb. 18; led by Rev. Kate Anthony; for those with an open heart and mind who desire an expanded understanding and capacity for love across landscapes: self-love, familial love, romantic love, social justice, spiritual love and beyond; $25; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092. Event Title: Online Book Study: "All About Love: New Visions," by bell hooks. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM. Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. For more info visit chmiowa.org.

Better than the Movies

a discussion of Lynn Painter's book with the See YA Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Better than the Movies. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

Honey & Spice

discussion of Bolu Babalola's book with the Book Lovers discussion group; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Honey & Spice. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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. Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. 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.

Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Still Afraid of the Dark -- An Evening with R.L. Stine

witty, creepy, and compulsively readable, bestselling author R.L. Stine defined horror for a generation of young readers; Becky Spratford, acclaimed horror maven and editor of "Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature," will join Stine in conversation; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393. Event Title: Virtual Illinois Libraries Present: Still Afraid of the Dark -- An Evening with R.L. Stine. Venue: Silvis Public Library. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 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.

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.

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Rooting Out Poverty Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. 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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.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.

“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.

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.

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.