Book Clubs

RIPL employee handing a woman a book kit

Books for Book Clubs!

Running a book club? Rock Island offers a number of titles with multiple copies that can now be checked out individually. Check the shelf, PrairieCat catalog, or with Reference Desk staff for titles. It's a good source for books and discussion points.

Full kits may be available through the PrairieCat catalog.

Don't forget to search our Download & Stream services to find digital eBook or audiobook copies for readers who prefer those formats.

Join a Book Club

The library hosts multiple book clubs that are open to all. Just read the book and show up!

Our Reference/Adult Services Department can answer questions about book clubs and what we’re reading, just:

Contact Reference for help with other book club resources and ideas. 

 

Book Club Events

This event is in the "Adult" group

Alpha Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's Alpha Book Club selection is The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer! This thought-provoking work on nonfiction will be sure to spark a great conversation! All are welcome to join and registration is not required.

This event is in the "School Age" group

Kids Graphic Novel Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Graphic Novel Book club for kids

Month 1-First Cat in Space

Month 2- Warriors

Month 3- Batcat

Month 4- Cartoonist Club

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Silent Book Club®

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen, Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Mental Health
Event Details:

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining our Silent Book Club® may be for you!