The Lincoln Highway
discussion of Amor Towles' book with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Lincoln Highway. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Therapy Dogs for Adults
QCCAN is a registered non-profit therapy dog organization on a mission to “to provide highly skilled volunteer therapy dog teams to enrich the lives of others in our community"; come relax and recharge while reading to some therapy dogs expertly trained to interact with people of all ages and abilities; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Therapy Dogs for Adults. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main 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 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Carmilla
a discussion of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu'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: Carmilla. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. His Only Wife
a discussion of Peace Adzo Medie's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: His Only Wife. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 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.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. West Heart Kill
discussion of Dann McDorman's book with the Novel Naptime Book Group, 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: West Heart Kill. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Distant Sons
discussion of Tim Johnston's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Distant Sons. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Jane Eyre
a discussion of Charlotte Brontë's book with the Southwest Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Jane Eyre. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Online Author Talk with Malala Yousafzai
hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir "Finding My Way"; Yousafzai reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative, while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Event Title: Online Author Talk with Malala Yousafzai. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Making of the Tractor Wars
join the Moline Public Library and the Moline Preservation Society in welcoming Neil Dahlstrom as he shares an overview of his book Tractor Wars, highlighting the research, writing, and publishing process, and the book's evolution into a PBS documentary; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Making of the Tractor Wars. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. "Eerie Iowa" Book Signing
event with local co-writers Michael McCarty and Bruce Walters, held in conjunction with the book release by published by The History Press; five-time Bram Stoker Finalist author McCarty and Professor Emeritus Walters forge a twisted path through shadowy, Gothic Iowa; free.
Event Title: "Eerie Iowa" Book Signing. Venue: Barnes & Noble (Davenport).
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Barnes & Noble - Davenport.
For more info visit www.arcadiapublishing.com. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
a discussion of Agatha Christie's novel with the Last Monday Book Club; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, October 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. The Bluest Eye
a discussion of Toni Morrison's book with the Freedom to Read 'em Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Bluest Eye. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Ring of Bright Water: A Trilogy
a discussion of Gavin Maxwell's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Ring of Bright Water: A Trilogy. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. The Power of Journaling
led by Karen Blankenship; it's not as difficult as you might think and the rewards are well worth the investment of time; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Power of Journaling. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. The Power of Journaling
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
led by Karen Blankenship; it's not as difficult as you might think and the rewards are well worth the investment of time; $40; for information, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092.
Event Title: The Power of Journaling. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat.
For more info visit chmiowa.org. "Body Problems" Book Talk & Signing with M. Wolff, PhD
author Wolff a highly decorated professor of Religion and Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at Augustana College; "Body Problems: What Intersex Priest Sally Gross Teaches Us About Embodiment, Justice, and Belonging," published in August 2025, is their first book; after their talk, The Atlas Collective bookstore will sell copies of "Body Problems" and Wolff will be available for signings; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: "Body Problems" Book Talk & Signing with M. Wolff, PhD. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, October 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. SPL’s Local Authors Fair
our second Local Authors Fair will include presentations and an authors panel; it will be an excellent opportunity for networking as well as an inspiration to write; we’ll be launching our own version of NaNoWriMo called the SPLLAF Writing Challenge (named for the Silvis Public Library Local Authors Fair); free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: SPL’s Local Authors Fair. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. David & Goliath: underdogs, misfits, and the art of battling giants
a discussion of Malcolm Gladwell's book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: David & Goliath: underdogs, misfits, and the art of battling giants. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Visiting Writer Tatiana Schlote-Bonne
held in the Van Etten-Lacey House; Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, author of the young adult horror novels “Such Lovely Skin” and “The Mean Ones,” will read from her work; free.
Event Title: Visiting Writer Tatiana Schlote-Bonne. Venue: Cornell College.
Monday, November 3, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Cornell College.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. 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 4, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. American Mirror The Life & Work of Norman Rockwell
a discussion with the Art Lovers Book Club; held in the Figge Board Room; for information, e-mail lesliemdupree@gmail.com and call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: American Mirror The Life & Work of Norman Rockwell. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 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; 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.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQC TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Poets
share your poetry with a supportive group of poets and receive helpful suggestions; meets the first Wednesday of every month; this group is for novice and experienced poets and is free of charge; for information, contact Katherine at 563-505-9042.
Event Title: QC Poets. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Rez Ball
discussion of Byron Graves' book with the See YA Book Club, an adult book club with a teen book twist; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Rez Ball. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Duchess Deal
discussion of Tessa Dare's book with the Book Lovers book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Duchess Deal. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. SPLAFF: Flash Fiction Writing with Tom McKay
local author McKay will lead an informal class on delivering a complete narrative, with plot, characters, and setting in fewer than 1,500 words; whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned writer, this class will give you the chance to fine-tune your writing and try something new; for all levels of writing experience; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: SPLAFF: Flash Fiction Writing with Tom McKay. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. SPLAFF: Flash Fiction Writing with Tom McKay
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
local author McKay will lead an informal class on delivering a complete narrative, with plot, characters, and setting in fewer than 1,500 words; whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned writer, this class will give you the chance to fine-tune your writing and try something new; for all levels of writing experience; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: SPLAFF: Flash Fiction Writing with Tom McKay. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Short and Sweets
discuss short stories from a variety of contemporary and classic authors; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Short and Sweets. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Good Things: An Evening with Samin Nosrat
spend an uplifting evening with Nosrat as she discusses her new book "Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love," Nosrat will share stories around the inspiration for the cookbook, her development and selection of the recipes, and the culinary rituals she shares with close friends; in an evening about creativity and connection, she will remind us how cooking can not only nourish our bodies but also satiate our desire for kinship and community; $10-120; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160.
Event Title: Good Things: An Evening with Samin Nosrat. Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye
their origin story is a tale of unbelievable coincidences and unshakeable camaraderie, and they tell that story with their trademark trading of lines; Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye are two exceptional spoken word artists whose collaboration is greater than the sum of its parts; key members of Project VOICE, they share their work and process with students, teachers, and the community as they seek to uplift and celebrate everyone’s voice; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160.
Event Title: Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye. Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Friday, November 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. 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 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Patricia Wants to Cuddle
a discussion of Samantha Allen'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: Patricia Wants to Cuddle. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The War Librarian
a discussion of Addison Armstrong's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The War Librarian. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Curse of Pietro Houdini
discussion of Derek B. Miller's book with the Novel Naptime Book Group, a popular materials book club for parents where kids preschool age and under are welcome; toys and activities will be available for the kids; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: The Curse of Pietro Houdini. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Berry Pickers
a discussion of Amanda Peters's book with the Southwest Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Berry Pickers. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Visiting Writer Anthony Immergluck ’12 with Professor Glenn Freema
held in the Van Etten-Lacey House; alum poet Anthony Immergluck, winner of the 2024 Autumn House Rising Writer Prize, visits campus to read from his new book, “The Worried Well,” alongside Professor Glenn Freeman, who is celebrating the new second edition of “Drinking with O'Hara”; free.
Event Title: Visiting Writer Anthony Immergluck ’12 with Professor Glenn Freema. Venue: Cornell College.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Cornell College.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. "Eerie Iowa" Book Signing
event with local co-writers Michael McCarty and Bruce Walters, held in conjunction with the book release by published by The History Press; five-time Bram Stoker Finalist author McCarty and Professor Emeritus Walters forge a twisted path through shadowy, Gothic Iowa; free.
Event Title: "Eerie Iowa" Book Signing. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.arcadiapublishing.com. Silent Book Club
join us for a full hour of uninterrupted reading with fellow book lovers; at the end of the hour, attendees are either welcome to talk books or to keep reading; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Flight Behavior
discussion of Barbara Kingsolver's book with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Flight Behavior. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Going There
a discussion of Katie Couric's book with the Last Monday Book Club; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393.
Event Title: Going There. Venue: Silvis Public Library.
Monday, November 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Silvis Public Library.
For more info visit silvislibrary.org. Ding: The Life of Jay Norwood Darling
a discussion of David Lendt's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Ding: The Life of Jay Norwood Darling. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. The Boston Girl
discussion of Anita Diamant's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Boston Girl. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Pride & Prejudice
a discussion of Jane Austen's book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Pride & Prejudice. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Monday, December 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. 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; 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.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQC TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. QC Poets
share your poetry with a supportive group of poets and receive helpful suggestions; meets the first Wednesday of every month; this group is for novice and experienced poets and is free of charge; for information, contact Katherine at 563-505-9042.
Event Title: QC Poets. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Uglies
discussion of Scott Westerfeld's book with the See YA Book Club, an adult book club with a teen book twist; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Uglies. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Late Bloomer
discussion of Mazy Eddings's book with the Book Lovers book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Late Bloomer. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Short and Sweets
discuss short stories from a variety of contemporary and classic authors; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Short and Sweets. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Monday, December 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Distant Sons
discussion of Tim Johnston's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Distant Sons. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Pairing
a discussion of Casey McQuiston'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: The Pairing. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Five-Star Stranger
discussion of Kat Tang's book with the Novel Naptime Book Group, 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: Five-Star Stranger. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 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; at the end of the hour, attendees are either welcome to talk books or to keep reading; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Silent Book Club. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Freshwater
discussion of Akwaeke Emezi's book with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Freshwater. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, December 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.