On Monday, August 18, author Barbara Coloroso will speak on raising ethical children in Just because it's not wrong, doesn't make it right at 6:30 p.m. at North High School auditorium in Davenport. Call (309) 736-6644 for details.

On Tuesday, August 19, the Pageturners book discussion group will discuss Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression by Mildred Armstrong Kalish at 7 p.m. at the Moline Library. Registration is required; call (309) 736-5737.

On Wednesday, August 20, Dan Wardell, host of Iowa Public Television Kids' Clubhouse, will host a Storytelling Session at 1:30 p.m. at the Putnam Museum in Davenport. It is part of IPTV's Celebrate the Quad-Cities Week. Call (563) 324-1933 for details.

On Wednesday, August 20, at 6 p.m., the Moline Library will host a discussion of Andre Aciman's book “Out of Egypt” in the Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature program; led by Dr. Al Goldfarb. Register at 309-736-5737.

On Wednesday, August 20, the Writing As Healing Men's Group will meet at 7 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library. The work is based on Writing as a Way of Healing by Louise DeSalvo. Call (563) 324-1410 for details.

On Thursday, August 21, Mary Kay Shanley will present Our State Fair is a Great State Fair at 1:30 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library. This "sit-down tour" is based on her book. Attendees are encouraged to bring state fair mementos. Call (563) 344-4187 for details.

On Tuesday, August 26, the Environmental Book Club discussion of Elizabeth Kolbert's book Garbage Land:On the Secret Trail of Trash will be held at the River Action office in Davenport at 7 p.m. For information, call 563-322-2969.

On Monday, September 8, the Alpha Book Club will discuss Mildred Walker's epic novel The Curlew’s Cry at the Rock Island Public Library. For information, call 309-732-7323.

The Midwest Writing Center in Davenport is offering a writer’s practicum from September to November with facilitator Mike Romkey. This intermediate course is designed to assist and encourage talented beginners and intermediate writers with the goal of finishing a completed work. For information on submission applications, call 563-324-1410.

"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.