Book Kits & Clubs

RIPL employee handing a woman a book kit

Check out a Book Club Kit!

Running a book club? Our “book club in a box” kits provide you with a reliable source of books and discussion points.

  • Each kit checks out for six weeks. 
  • All items must be included when returned

Browse Rock Island Public Library Book Club Kits

More kits are 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

Midtown Readers Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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 Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn! Reserve a copy through our library system HERE . This group meets at the new Watts-Midtown Library in the Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room. ...

Alpha Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Looking to share your love of reading with others? Check out Alpha Book Club! This book club reads a variety of genres and discussion is always fun and interesting. This club is open to the public and no registration is required! This month's book...

Coffee Break Book Club

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:
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 club is open to the public, and no registration is required.  ...