About Books Calendar 0926

On Monday, July 6, the Eldridge Library will hold a teen writers' and illustrators' workshop at 2 p.m. Authors and artists will help teens make children's books for the library. Call (563) 285-4794 for details.

On Monday, July 6, Iowa Writers' Workshop graduate Cheeni Rao reads from his debut novel In Hanuman's Hands at 7 p.m. at Prairie Lights Bookstore in Iowa City. For information, call 319-337-2681.

On Tuesday, July 7, Iowa Writers' Workshop graduate Stephen Lovely reads from his debut novel Irreplaceable at 7 p.m. at Prairie Lights Bookstore in Iowa City. For information, call 319-337-2681.

On Wednesday, July 8, the East Moline Library will host a Writing Your Memoirs class from 6-8 p.m. No writing experience is necessary. Registration is required. Call (309) 755-9614 for details.

On Thursday, July 9, a Civil War Book Discussion of Elizabeth D. Leonard's book Yankee Women: Gender Battles in the Civil War will be held at the Moline Library at 6:30 p.m. To register, call 309-736-5729.

On Saturday, July 11, Leslie Langtry will sign her book I Shot You Babe at 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, NorthPark Mall. Call (563) 445-8760 for details.

On Monday, July 13, the Short & Sweets Short Story Discussion Group will meet for dessert and discussion at 10 a.m. at the Davenport Fairmount St. Library. Participants can pick up the story or have it emailed. To register, call (563) 328-6833.

On Monday, July 13, DAGOBAH, a science fiction and fantasy book discussion group, will meet at 6 p.m. at the Davenport Library. Call (563) 326-7832 for details.

On Tuesday, July 14, the Romance Readers Discussion Group will meet at 12:30 p.m. at the East Moline Library. Call (309) 755-9614 for details.

On Wednesday, July 15, the East Moline Library will hold a Harry Potter Trivia Day for ages 12-18 at 2 p.m. Prizes include tickets to the new Harry Potter movie. Call (309) 755-9614 for details.

On Thursday, July 16, the Bettendorf Library invites teens to a Twilight Vampire Fan Club meeting at 3:30 p.m. Call (563) 344-4188 for details.

On Thursday, July 16, the Midwest Writing Center Book Discussions will be held at 7 p.m. Local personalities share their favorite books in a casual setting. For information, call 563-324-1410.

On Saturday, July 18, Iowa City Book Festival will be held outside the south entrance of the University of Iowa Library. The festival will feature ocal and regional booksellers with new and used books for sale, a music stage, children's activities, book arts demonstrations, readings and panel discussions, and more. For more information, call the University of Iowa Library at 319-335-5299.

On Saturday, July 18, the Writer's Studio will be held at 10 a.m. at the Midwest Writing Center. Work with award-winning writers and published authors. If you wish to read, bring a maximum of 5 double-spaced pages. For information, call 563-324-1410.

Every Monday, Preschool Story Time is at 6:30 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library. Story time includes stories and activities for ages 3-5. Call (563) 344-4178 for details.

Every Monday, Learning at Your Library for Preschoolers will be held at 10 a.m. at the Davenport Fairmount St. Library. The program for ages 3-5 will include stories, games, songs, and learning activities. Parents must stay at the library, but are not required to stay in the room. Call (563) 326-7900 for details.

Every Tuesday, Sleepytime with Buzz and Honey will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Family Museum of Arts & Science in Bettendorf. Ms. Kim and the bee twins will share low-light, quiet stories and songs for ages 2-5 and an adult caregiver. Call (563) 344-4106 for details.

Every Friday, Under the Big Tree with Buzz and Honey will be held at 10:15 a.m. at the Family Museum of Arts & Science in Bettendorf. Ms. Kim and the bee twins will teach songs, dances, stories, and more for ages 2-5 and an adult caregiver. Free with museum admission. Call (563) 344-4106 for details.