The always-popular Bettendorf Public Library book clubs are set to begin a new round of titles this September. The monthly book discussion groups endeavor to spread the joy of reading by engaging in conversation over great titles. Each book discussion group is open to the public and does not require registration. Free copies of the title for the next discussion are available while supplies last at the Information Desk of the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Participants can attend all or any of the discussions of their choosing. Each discussion group... Read More

Join Meredith Mercer of Senior Star for a discussion about the book ‘This Tender Land’ by William Kent Krueger. 1932, Minnesota—the Lincoln School is where hundreds of Native American children, forcibly separated from their parents, are sent to be educated. It is also home to an orphan, Odie, a lively boy whose exploits earn him the superintendent’s wrath. Forced to flee, he and his brother, their best friend, and a brokenhearted little girl steal away in a canoe, heading for the Mississippi and a place to call their own. With the feel of a modern classic, ‘This Tender Land’... Read More

Bettendorf, IA – Readers who enjoy the thrill of cracking a case are invited to the Bettendorf Public Library for Mystery Book Discussion Group. The book club is always seeking new members to participate  in the club’s discussion of mysteries and thrillers. The Mystery Book Discussion Group meets on the second Saturday of each month from September through May. On September 11th at 9:30 AM, the group will discuss “Old City Hall” by Robert Rotenberg. Copies of the book will be available at the Information Desk prior to the meeting. Remote attendance is also available and can be accessed... Read More

Do you like baking, reading, or both? Then this video series may be for you! In this series, one of our reference librarians will attempt to make dessert recipes drawn from beloved fiction books. They’ll also recommend the books and media which inspired the recipes, available from our Rivershare libraries. Packets with the recipes and tips will be available at all three branches, and videos will be posted on Davenport Public Library’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/DavPubLib Saturday mornings at 8:30 am. September 4th: Chocolate hockey pucks in honor of Beartown by Fredrik Backman. September... Read More

A book club for Littles (kids in 3rd through 5th grade) and their Bigs (adults or older siblings) to read a book together. On the first Thursday of the month beginning September 2nd through December 2nd at 6:30 pm at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave.) we will discuss the book and do some book-related crafts and activities. Registration is required at: https://bit.ly/dpl-biglittlebookclub. September’s book club selection is “Amal Unbound” by Aisha Saeed. Copies of the book can be picked up at the Service Desk at the Eastern Ave. Library. This event is FREE and open to the public. For... Read More

Learning doesn’t stop at childhood! Check the Rock Island Public Library calendar for details about these August events for adults: World War I History talk, Pershing’s First Army (online): August 11 at 6 pm, via Zoom. Non-fiction Book Club, The Tipping Point, August 12 at 6 pm, in person at Longview Park, weather permitting. Garden talks with Extension Educators: Four Seasons Gardening Webinar, Planting Fall Vegetables (online); August 17 at 1:30 pm. Registration required. Sign up on our Library Calendar. Eat Fresh, Eat Local, Storing Your Harvest (online): August 18 at noon,... Read More

Summer reading and events at the Rock Island Public Library begin the first week of June in full technicolor style with a summer reading “colorama” kickoff, a take-home pinwheel kit for kids, the start of Summer2Go events around the library bookmobile, a Friends and Family seminar with NAMI, and more. From June 1 to July 31, Reading Colors Your World summer reading challenges and events at the Rock Island Public Library will encourage readers of all ages to be creative, try new things, explore art and color, and see the beauty of diversity. Library summer reading programs help children and... Read More

Join us for the whole year in celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Iowa by discussing books relating to Iowa history. We will be starting off the conversation with each of the four books selected by the State Historical Society of Iowa’s Iowa History Book Club. We will be offering a local perspective on these topics with the help of the staff of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. On Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:30 pm, we will be discussing “Iowa: The Middle Land” by Dorothy Schwieder. Books are available through the Rivershare Library Catalog. Registration is not required.... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library’s book club for adventurous souls, Get Lit will be exploring the graphic novel genre with a discussion of The House by Paco Roca on February 9th at 7:00 PM. The book discussion is open to adults and will be held virtually via GoToMeeting. Registration is required for this free event and can be made by visiting http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/4512341 or by calling 563-344-4179. A limited number of books are available on a first come basis at the Information Desk of the Bettendorf Public Library. To sign-out a book, please visit the Library at 2950 Learning... Read More

It’s World Read Aloud Day! Join us on Wednesday, February 3rd at 3:00 pm on Facebook Live as one of our librarians reads her favorite story out loud to you. Participate in the World Read Aloud Day challenge across social media! Snap a photo or video of you reading aloud, challenge 3 of your friends to join the fun, use the hashtags #WRADChallenge and #WorldReadAloudDay, and tag the Davenport Public Library on Facebook, @davenportlib on Twitter, and @davenportlibrary on Instagram. We can’t wait to see you read! Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events... Read More