eRead Illinois transitioning to new app

eRead Illinois eBooks and eAudiobooks will be moving from the Boundless app to the Palace Project app. During this transition, functionality related to the eRead Illinois content will be limited. Patrons with Boundless holds should make a note of them by Nov. 16.  Contact staff for key transition dates. 

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

Midtown Readers Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss The War Librarian by Addison Armstrong!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Southwest Book Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adult
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Looking to join a book club? We would love to have you join our Southwest Book Club! This month, we will be discussing The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. 

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

Silent Book Club®

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

Please note this group will start meeting on the third Wednesday of each month (rather than the third Thursday) beginning in September!