Off-Site Book Club for Adults Blends Cocktails & Reading
Rock Island, IL: If you're the type of reader who likes to enjoy the occasional cocktail while discussing books with friends, the Rock Island Public Library has a brand new book club for you.
The first meeting of the Rock Island Library's new Last Call Book Club is 7:00 pm next Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Icons Martini Bar, 124 18th Street, Rock Island. Interested members age 21 and older will meet to select a list of books for future discussions, and obtain a free copy of the September read, which is The Ocean at the end of the Lane, by Neil Gaiman.
The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month in the back room of Icons. Participants are welcome to bring dinner or snacks. Drinks will be available for purchase. There is no charge to join the book club.
For information about future selections in the Last Call Book Club, call 309-732-READ, or check the library's online calendar at www.rockislandlibrary.org.
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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.
