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 Virgil Wander by Leif Engel! Reserve a copy through our library system here . This group meets at the new Watts-Midtown Library in the Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room. ...

Nonfiction Book Club @ Longview Park

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Offsite
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Join us as we discuss Think Again by Adam Grant. Books are available through the catalog system. Please contact a Reference Librarian at 309-732-7341 about ordering a copy, or place a hold online here: https://search.prairiecat.info/iii/encore/r...

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.

150th Book Club - Road to Perdition: The Novel

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown: Norm & Janet Moline Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: 150th Anniversary, Book Club

Book Clubs

Connect with other readers to discuss books.

Event Details:
Join us for a special book club in honor of our 150th anniversary! This evening book club is held seasonally at our new Watts-Midtown Branch throughout 2023. For our summer meeting, we will be discussing Road to Perdition: The Novel by Max Allan Coll...