Event List

Interested in a book club, but busy during the week? Looking to read books that might be different from what you're used to? Join us at Theo's for Coffee Break Book Club! This book...

Join us for our Graphic Novel Book Club! We'll be discussing the book The Deep Dark, so if you've read it (or if you want to read it), stop by for snacks and a chat about graphic n...

This program is made possible by ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds designated by the City of Rock Island.

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you! The Rock Island Public Library is excited to host the Quad ...

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you! The Rock Island Public Library is excited to host the Quad ...

Join us for a new year of our Teen Graphic Novel Book Club! This time we'll be discussing Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba volume 1. Whether you've read this book or are just interes...

Join us as we discuss Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE. This group meets at the new Watts-Midtown Library in the Norm & Ja...

According to PEN America, Texas holds the dubious distinction of having the most banned books in our nation. This historical fiction novel is certainly one of them. Cente...

This month's  Alpha Book Club selection is 2023 novel The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride! All are welcome to join and registration is not required...

Join us for a new year of our Teen Graphic Novel Book Club! This time we'll be discussing Victory, Stand! Raising My Fist For Justice by Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes, and Dawud Any...

Join us as we discuss Dinners With Ruth by Nina Tottenberg! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE. This group meets at the Watts-Midtown Library in the Norm & Jan...

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you! The Rock Island Public Library is excited to host the Quad ...

The 26th most banned book of 2022, due to its inclusion of anti-police messages, alcohol, drug usage, and profanity, it nonetheless carries awards as the 2016 Coretta Scott King Au...

Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Daré.  ...

This month's  Alpha Book Club selection is 2024 historical fiction novel The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez. All are welcome to join and registration is not requ...

Join us for a new year of our Teen Graphic Novel Book Club! This time we'll be discussing Riri Williams: Ironheart Volume 1: Those with Courage by Eve L. Ewing, Kevin Libranda and ...

Join us as we discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE. This group meets at the Watts-Midtown Library in the Norm & Janet ...

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you! The Rock Island Public Library is excited to host the Quad ...

This month's banned book selection is "The Hate You Give," by Angie Thomas.What might a young black female author from Jackson, Mississippi, have to say about her world in thi...

Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith.  ...

This month's  Alpha Book Club selection is 1943 coming-of-age story, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith! All are welcome to join and registration is not required. Yo...

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you! The Rock Island Public Library is excited to host the Quad ...

Join us for a new year of our Teen Graphic Novel Book Club! This time we'll be discussing Satoko and Nada Volume 1 by Yupechika. Whether you've read this book or are just inte...

Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing The Women by Kristin Hannah.When twenty-year-old nu...

This month's banned book selection is "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter," by Erika L. Sanchez.It is easy to lose yourself in this heart warmingly poignant contemporary n...