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The Bear Came Over the Mountain

a discussion of Alice Munro's 2011 short story with the Short and Sweets book club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: The Bear Came Over the Mountain. 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.

Demon Copperhead

discussion of Barbara Kingslover's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Demon Copperhead. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

Abundance

a discussion of Jakob Guanzon's book with the Get Lit discussion group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175. Event Title: Abundance. Venue: Adventurous Brewing. Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Adventurous Brewing. For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.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.

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club Special Edition

"Tiny Homes in a Big City" author Rev. Faith Fowler will share how tiny homes have been utilized for poor and homeless people across the country and speak about the logistics involved with building the Cass Tiny Homes in Detroit and its innovative home ownership model; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Rooting Out Poverty Book Club Special Edition. Venue: Moline Public Library. Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Young Emerging Writers 20th-Anniversary Event and "The Atlas 20" Reading

the event will start at 5pm outside of Rozz-Tox with the release of THE ATLAS 20, where the 2025 YEW interns will give a brief reading of their work from the newly-released magazine; copies will be available for $10, along with other local literary artists selling their work; bring blankets or lawn chairs (blankets in front chairs in back please), and do not bring your own food or drink; the service window will be open; then, at 8pm, the party will move inside Rozz-Tox, featuring an open mic for YEW alumni and staff, followed by a DJ set from David Otten; free, with a $5 suggested donation to support MWC youth writing programs; for information, call 309-732-7330. Event Title: Young Emerging Writers 20th-Anniversary Event and "The Atlas 20" Reading. Venue: Rozz-Tox. Thursday, August 14, 2025, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Rozz-Tox. For more info visit www.mwcqc.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.

Every Fay Is a Gift

a discussion of Tammy Duckworth's book with the Midtown Readers Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: Every Day Is a Gift. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch. Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

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.

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; registration is requested but not required; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Write Now! Writer's Group. Venue: Moline Public Library. Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Write Now! Writer's Group

LITERARY Workshops & Classes adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback; please bring a short section of your writing to read; registration is requested but not required; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Write Now! Writer's Group. Venue: Moline Public Library. Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.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.

Annihilation

a discussion of Jeff Vandermeer's book with the Science Fiction Book Club; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Annihilation. Venue: Moline Public Library. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Online Author Talk with Casey McQuiston

we discuss New York Times bestselling author of "Red, White, and Royal Blue" Casey McQuiston's latest romantic comedy "The Pairing"; join us in the Bronze/Silver Room to have some snacks and watch this event together; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Online Author Talk with Casey McQuiston. Venue: Moline Public Library. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

The New Mirror

a discussion of Ann Petry's book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-344-4175. Event Title: The New Mirror. Venue: Adventurous Brewing. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Adventurous Brewing. For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.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.

Local Author Showcase

authors from the Quad Cities will feature their current works, talk about their writing process, and answer questions; this event will take place throughout the library, so visit a service desk for information about where to find each author; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Local Author Showcase. Venue: Moline Public Library. Saturday, August 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

The Fixer

a discussion of Bernard Malamud's book with the Freedom to Read 'em Book Club, winner of the 1967 National Book Award for Fiction and the 1967 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction; free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: The Fixer. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

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 Library Book

discussion of Susan Orlean's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: The Library Book. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM. Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

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.

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, September 2, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. KWQC TV6. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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.

The Boston Girl

discussion of Anita Diamant's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: The Boston Girl. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

pick up a copy of our monthly selection at the Information Desk and start sleuthing today; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Book 'Em Mystery Book Group. Venue: Moline Public Library. Tuesday, 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.

The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature's Great Connectors

a discussion of David George Haskell's book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969. Event Title: The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature's Great Connectors. Venue: River Action. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. River Action. For more info visit riveraction.org.

Ursula, Under

discussion of Ingrid Hill's book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Ursula, Under. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM. Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

The Great Divide

a discussion of Cristina Henríquez's book with the Southwest Book Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: The Great Divide. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

Fall 2025 Writing Retreat

led by Jodie Toohey; two full days dedicated to writing, reading, and/or reflecting with like-minded individuals; $40/day, or $100/weekend; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092. Event Title: Fall 2025 Writing Retreat. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. Friday, September 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. For more info visit chmiowa.org.

Fall 2025 Writing Retreat

LITERARY Workshops & Classes led by Jodie Toohey; two full days dedicated to writing, reading, and/or reflecting with like-minded individuals; $40/day, or $100/weekend; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092. Event Title: Fall 2025 Writing Retreat. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. Friday, September 26, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. For more info visit chmiowa.org.

Fall 2025 Writing Retreat

led by Jodie Toohey; two full days dedicated to writing, reading, and/or reflecting with like-minded individuals; $40/day, or $100/weekend; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092. Event Title: Fall 2025 Writing Retreat. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. For more info visit chmiowa.org.

Fall 2025 Writing Retreat

LITERARY Workshops & Classes led by Jodie Toohey; two full days dedicated to writing, reading, and/or reflecting with like-minded individuals; $40/day, or $100/weekend; for information and to register, e-mail olpretreat@chmiowa.org and call 563-374-1092. Event Title: Fall 2025 Writing Retreat. Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. Saturday, September 27, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. For more info visit chmiowa.org.

Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner

by Natalie Dykstra; 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: Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

discussion of Holly Jackson'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: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. Wednesday, October 1, 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, October 1, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Bettendorf Public Library. For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com.

Before I Let Go

discussion of Kennedy Ryan's book with the Book Lovers book club featuring a variety of romance novels; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Before I Let Go. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM. Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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, October 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. 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, October 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

Lady Tan's Circle of Women

discussion of Lisa See's book with the West End Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Lady Tan's Circle of Women. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.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 15, 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, October 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.