About Books Calendar 10/11/08

Today, Gary Metivier will promote his new book A Hog Ate My Homework from 5-7 p.m. at the Iowa Machine Shed in Davenport. There will be games and prizes for kids. Part of the proceeds from the book will go to Gilda's Club Quad-Cities. Call (563) 391-2427 for details.

On Monday, October 13, the Davenport Fairmount St. Library will hold a Short & Sweets discussion of Laura E. Richards' story The Scarlet Leaves at 10 a.m.

On Tuesday, October 14, author and musician Giovanni Maria Pala will talk about The Hidden Music of da Vinci's Last Supper at Black Hawk College in Moline. His presentation in the auditorium will be at 11 a.m., and in Building 2, Room 105 at 6 p.m. Call (309) 796-5000 for details.

On Tuesday, October 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 Tuesday, October 14, the Galesburg Public Library Book Club discussion of Thomas J. Craughwell's work, Stealing Lincoln’s Body at 1 p.m. For information, call 309-343-6118.

On Wednesday, October 15, the Midwest Writing Center will hold the Bucket List Writers' Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library. Dr. Jenna Hobbins will facilitate the all-ages group in writing dreams, goals, and desires, then sharing accomplishments. Call (563) 324-1410 for details.

On Wednesday, October 15, the Ridgewood branch of the Rock Island Library will hold a Story-writing class at 4 p.m. Kids in grades 3-6 are invited to write a story with "mysteries, monsters, and mayhem" and read it on Fright Night. The program will be repeated on Thursday at 4 p.m. the Rock Island library’s main branch. Call 732-7360 for details.

On Wednesday, October 15, author and musician Giovanni Maria Pala will talk about The Hidden Music of da Vinci's Last Supper at 7 p.m. at the Butterworth Center in Moline. Call (309) 765-7970 for details.

On Thursday, October 16, the Bettendorf Library Foundation Author and Celebrity Doodle Day auction will be held at the Bettendorf Library. The silent auction will run from 6-7:45 p.m.; the live auction begins at 8 p.m. Proceeds will fund library materials and programs. Call (563) 344-4182 for details.

On Saturday, October 17, the Faith Writers' Group will meet from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport. This group focusing on the Christian genre is open to all interested writers. Call (563) 324-1410 for details.

"Love & Forgiveness" Poetry Contest is now accepting submissions thru Oct 15. The contest has two levels: Youth and Adult. Poets must live within a 50-mile radius of the Quad Cities; final judge is internationally recognized poet Li-Young Lee. For information, call 563-344-4175.

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.