Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Waiting for the Night / Return of the Scream Queen Book Signing
local author Michael McCarty signs copies of his short-story collection "Waiting for the Night" (co-written by Terrie Leigh Relf) and the horror adventure "Return of the Scream Queen" (co-written by Linnea Quigley and Stan Swanson, with comic art by Larry Nadolsky); free; https://www.facebook.com/events/979228084372576/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22edit_dialog%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22calendar_tab_event%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_calendar%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D.
Event Title: Waiting for the Night / Return of the Scream Queen Book Signing. Venue: Obsidian & Sage.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Obsidian & Sage.
Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Looking for Alaska
a discussion of John Green's book with the Seniors Read Banned Books program; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: Looking for Alaska. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self
a discussion of Michael Ester's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Only Woman In The Room
discussion of Marie Benedict's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Only Woman In The Room. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Rooting Out Poverty Book Club
members of the club are invited to join Mary McNeil and Dwight Ford from Project NOW on a trip to the Kewanee Life Skills & Re Entry Center to meet with the members of our club from Kewanee; a background check is required and may be obtained by sharing specific personal information; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Rooting Out Poverty Book Club. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. David R. Collins Writers Conference
thru June 28; the Midwest Writing Center presents conference faculty Brett Biebel, Marguerite L. Harrold, Skylar Alexander, and Rebecca Entelleading three-day workshops, participating in a Community Conversation keynote event, holding a public reading, and a concluding luncheon; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: David R. Collins Writers Conference. Venue: Augustana College.
Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. David R. Collins Writers Conference
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
thru June 28; the Midwest Writing Center presents conference faculty Brett Biebel, Marguerite L. Harrold, Skylar Alexander, and Rebecca Entelleading three-day workshops, participating in a Community Conversation keynote event, holding a public reading, and a concluding luncheon; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: David R. Collins Writers Conference. Venue: Augustana College.
Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Writing Place: Geography in Short Fiction
thru June 28, in Sorensen Hall, led by Brett Biebel; this workshop will feature readings and prompts about the role of geography in short stories and offer ideas about how to better make the words on the page represent a layered and authentic reality, whether it be outer space or Jupiter, Florida; a course in the David R. Collins Writers Conference; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: Writing Place: Geography in Short Fiction. Venue: Augustana College.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Writing Place: Geography in Short Fiction
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
thru June 28, in Sorensen Hall, led by Brett Biebel; this workshop will feature readings and prompts about the role of geography in short stories and offer ideas about how to better make the words on the page represent a layered and authentic reality, whether it be outer space or Jupiter, Florida; a course in the David R. Collins Writers Conference; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: Writing Place: Geography in Short Fiction. Venue: Augustana College.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 8:45 AM – 10:15 AM.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Writing For Your Life: Creative Nonfiction, Historical Narratives & Memoir
thru June 28, in Sorensen Hall, led by Marguerite L. Harrold; we will explore the concepts of lyrical prose, and the practice of writing in both linear and hybrid forms, and we will engage actively with the processes of writing as living in the world, and as a way to interact with ourselves, and our communities; a course in the David R. Collins Writers Conference; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: Writing For Your Life: Creative Nonfiction, Historical Narratives & Memoir. Venue: Augustana College.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Writing For Your Life: Creative Nonfiction, Historical Narratives & Memoir
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
thru June 28, in Sorensen Hall, led by Marguerite L. Harrold; we will explore the concepts of lyrical prose, and the practice of writing in both linear and hybrid forms, and we will engage actively with the processes of writing as living in the world, and as a way to interact with ourselves, and our communities; a course in the David R. Collins Writers Conference; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: Writing For Your Life: Creative Nonfiction, Historical Narratives & Memoir. Venue: Augustana College.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Beyond! Rethinking Form, Structure, & the Limits of the Page – Poetry Workshop
thru June 28, in Sorensen Hall, led by Skylar Alexander; we’ll study masters of breaking conventions and use them as our guides as we push beyond the margins and reimagine our own work; through a series of writing prompts and design experiments, we’ll generate new writing and reshape existing pieces, pushing our writing to the margins and beyond; a course in the David R. Collins Writers Conference; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: Beyond! Rethinking Form, Structure, & the Limits of the Page – Poetry Workshop. Venue: Augustana College.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Beyond! Rethinking Form, Structure, & the Limits of the Page – Poetry Workshop
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
thru June 28, in Sorensen Hall, led by Skylar Alexander; we’ll study masters of breaking conventions and use them as our guides as we push beyond the margins and reimagine our own work; through a series of writing prompts and design experiments, we’ll generate new writing and reshape existing pieces, pushing our writing to the margins and beyond; a course in the David R. Collins Writers Conference; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: Beyond! Rethinking Form, Structure, & the Limits of the Page – Poetry Workshop. Venue: Augustana College.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Novel Workshop: Planning for the Long Haul
thru June 28, in Sorensen Hall, led by Rebecca Entel; this workshop will provide a variety of strategies for writing through the fallow periods, approaches to getting started and plotting, writing prompts for any stage of the process, and short- and long-term planning tools; a course in the David R. Collins Writers Conference; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: Novel Workshop: Planning for the Long Haul. Venue: Augustana College.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Novel Workshop: Planning for the Long Haul
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
thru June 28, in Sorensen Hall, led by Rebecca Entel; this workshop will provide a variety of strategies for writing through the fallow periods, approaches to getting started and plotting, writing prompts for any stage of the process, and short- and long-term planning tools; a course in the David R. Collins Writers Conference; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: Novel Workshop: Planning for the Long Haul. Venue: Augustana College.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Author Talk: Miguel Rosales - Bridges as Structural Art
hear form author Rosales about his new book "Bridges as Structural Art," featuring the I-74 Bridge; Rosales will present his book followed by a Q&A session with the audience and a book signing; 5pm bar opens (cards only), 6pm program; free; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Event Title: Author Talk: Miguel Rosales - Bridges as Structural Art. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. David R. Collins Writers Conference: 20th Anniversary Celebration
the DRC Writers’ Conference is celebrating 20 years this summer – so we’re having a party; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: David R. Collins Writers Conference: 20th Anniversary Celebration. Venue: Hauberg Civic Center Mansion.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Hauberg Civic Center Mansion.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. David R. Collins Writers Conference: 20th Anniversary Celebration
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
the DRC Writers’ Conference is celebrating 20 years this summer – so we’re having a party; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: David R. Collins Writers Conference: 20th Anniversary Celebration. Venue: Hauberg Civic Center Mansion.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Hauberg Civic Center Mansion.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Dinosaurs
discussion of Lydia Millet's book with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Dinosaurs. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, June 27, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, June 27, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. David R. Collins Writers Conference
thru June 28; the Midwest Writing Center presents conference faculty Brett Biebel, Marguerite L. Harrold, Skylar Alexander, and Rebecca Entelleading three-day workshops, participating in a Community Conversation keynote event, holding a public reading, and a concluding luncheon; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: David R. Collins Writers Conference. Venue: Augustana College.
Friday, June 27, 2025.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, June 27, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. David R. Collins Writers Conference
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
thru June 28; the Midwest Writing Center presents conference faculty Brett Biebel, Marguerite L. Harrold, Skylar Alexander, and Rebecca Entelleading three-day workshops, participating in a Community Conversation keynote event, holding a public reading, and a concluding luncheon; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: David R. Collins Writers Conference. Venue: Augustana College.
Friday, June 27, 2025.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. David R. Collins Writers' Conference Faculty Reading and Participant Open Mic
hear Conference faculty reading their work, followed by an open mic for Conference participants; 6pm social, 7pm readings, 8pm open mic; free and open to the public; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: David R. Collins Writers' Conference Faculty Reading and Participant Open Mic. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Friday, June 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. David R. Collins Writers' Conference Faculty Reading and Participant Open Mic
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
hear Conference faculty reading their work, followed by an open mic for Conference participants; 6pm social, 7pm readings, 8pm open mic; free and open to the public; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: David R. Collins Writers' Conference Faculty Reading and Participant Open Mic. Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Friday, June 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. David R. Collins Writers Conference
thru June 28; the Midwest Writing Center presents conference faculty Brett Biebel, Marguerite L. Harrold, Skylar Alexander, and Rebecca Entelleading three-day workshops, participating in a Community Conversation keynote event, holding a public reading, and a concluding luncheon; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: David R. Collins Writers Conference. Venue: Augustana College.
Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. David R. Collins Writers Conference
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
thru June 28; the Midwest Writing Center presents conference faculty Brett Biebel, Marguerite L. Harrold, Skylar Alexander, and Rebecca Entelleading three-day workshops, participating in a Community Conversation keynote event, holding a public reading, and a concluding luncheon; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: David R. Collins Writers Conference. Venue: Augustana College.
Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. David R. Collins Writers Conference: Concluding Luncheon
Conference sponsors will be recognized, and the faculty will reflect on their workshops over a catered lunch; cost is included with your Conference Registration fee, or $15 for MWC members without paid registration fee, and $20 for non-MWC members without paid registration fee; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: David R. Collins Writers Conference: Concluding Luncheon. Venue: Wilson Center - Augustana College.
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Wilson Center - Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. David R. Collins Writers Conference: Concluding Luncheon
LITERARY Workshops & Classes
Conference sponsors will be recognized, and the faculty will reflect on their workshops over a catered lunch; cost is included with your Conference Registration fee, or $15 for MWC members without paid registration fee, and $20 for non-MWC members without paid registration fee; for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Event Title: David R. Collins Writers Conference: Concluding Luncheon. Venue: Wilson Center - Augustana College.
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Wilson Center - Augustana College.
For more info visit www.mwcqc.org. Waiting for the Night / Return of the Scream Queen Book Signing
local author Michael McCarty signs copies of his short-story collection "Waiting for the Night" (co-written by Terrie Leigh Relf) and the horror adventure "Return of the Scream Queen" (co-written by Linnea Quigley and Stan Swanson, with comic art by Larry Nadolsky); free; https://www.facebook.com/events/1118326913672359/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22unknown%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22user_timeline%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22left_rail%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22create_dialog%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D&onload_action=open_invite_flow&show_created_event_toast=true.
Event Title: Waiting for the Night / Return of the Scream Queen Book Signing. Venue: The Brewed Book.
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
The Brewed Book.
Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, June 29, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 30, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 30, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, June 30, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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, July 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
KWQC TV6.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect
led by Ellen Shapley; 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: Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 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, July 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Cousins
discussion of Karen M. McManus'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: The Cousins. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. An Extraordinary Union
discussion of Alyssa Cole's book with the Book Lovers book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: An Extraordinary Union. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, July 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 4, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 4, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 4, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, July 7, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, July 7, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, July 7, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. The Wright Brothers
discussion of David McCullough's book with the Non Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Wright Brothers. Venue: Longview Park.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Longview Park.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 11, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 11, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 11, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, July 14, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, July 14, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, July 14, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, July 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.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, July 15, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe
a discussion of Fannie Flagg's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Help Wanted
discussion of Adelle Waldman'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: Help Wanted. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 17, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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, July 17, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
discussion of Victoria Schwab's book with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, July 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 18, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 18, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 18, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, July 21, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, July 21, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Monday, July 21, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures
a discussion of Merlin Sheldrake's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 25, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 25, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Friday, July 25, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Adult Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each book read or program attended is equal to one entry into the raffle of your choice for one of our wonderful prizes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Adult Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Children's Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; each child will earn fun prizes and incentives along the way including and invitation to our High-Score party that is just for kids who have completed the summer reading program; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Children's Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Teen Summer Reading Program
thru July 26; sign up, pick up, or print a paper log through the link on the library's Web site, and track your participation; you will earn prize tickets for attending programs, reading, volunteering, and writing book reviews; each ticket is good for a random prize from the Teen Prize Cart and an entry into a grand prize drawing of your choice; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Teen Summer Reading Program. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, July 26, 2025.
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, August 5, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Infinity Net - The Autobiography of Yayoi Kusama
led by Susan Vermeer; 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: Infinity Net - The Autobiography of Yayoi Kusama. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. 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, August 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Red Rising
discussion of Pierce Brown'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: Red Rising. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Hate to Want You
discussion of Alisha Rai's book with the Book Lovers book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Hate to Want You. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, August 7, 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, August 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Small & the Mighty
discussion of Sharon McMahob's book with the Non Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The Small & the Mighty. Venue: Longview Park.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Longview Park.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Book 'Em Mystery Book Group
pick up a copy of our monthly selection at the Information Desk and start sleuthing today; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Event Title: Book 'Em Mystery Book Group. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Manhunt
a discussion of Gretchen Felker-Martin's book with the Read with Pride Book Club; read fiction and nonfiction titles by queer authors and/or featuring queer characters; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Manhunt. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Killing Me
discussion of Michelle Gagnon'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: Killing Me. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, August 20, 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, August 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Beekeeper's Apprentice
discussion of Laura King's book with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Beekeeper's Apprentice. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives
a discussion of Eernest Schedyder's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969.
Event Title: The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives. Venue: River Action.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
River Action.
For more info visit riveraction.org. The God of the Woods
a discussion of Liz Moore's book with the Southwest Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Event Title: The God of the Woods. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
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, September 2, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Modern Genius, Madness, & One Tumultuous Decade That Changed Art Forever
led by Carol Ehlers; 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: Modern Genius, Madness, & One Tumultuous Decade That Changed Art Forever. Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org. Man O’War
discussion of Cory McCarthy'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: Man O’War. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
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, September 3, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Beautiful Bastard
discussion of Christina Lauren's book with the Book Lovers book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: Beautiful Bastard. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch.
Thursday, September 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, September 8, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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, September 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. A Song to Drown Rivers
discussion of Ann Liang'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: A Song to Drown Rivers. Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, September 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, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The Lamplighters
discussion of Emma Stonex's book with the Overbooked Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Event Title: The Lamplighters. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.