23 Jun 2021

Teen How to be a Vtuber Workshop Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 23, 2021) — Teens (11-19) are invited to join Miss Amber and special guest, Emiko, on Zoom to learn how to be a Vtuber and create their own virtual avatar on Wednesday, June 30, 2PM! To get the best experience out of the workshop, attendees will want to download the free software called Vroid Studio: vroid.com/en/studio.

22 Jun 2021

Nahant Marsh Expansion Trail Tour with the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 22, 2021) — Explore the newest addition to Nahant Marsh with us! Recently, the preserve added a 39-acre property that is being restored to wetland habitat. This guided tour on Tuesday, June 29, 3PM, will include information about the restoration project and participants will be able to observe the plant and wildlife that is benefiting from the project.

22 Jun 2021

Beekeeping at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 22, 2021) — How many bees are in a hive? What does it take to be queen?  Which bees sting? Buzz over to the Fairmount St Library Children's Garden on Monday, June 28, 6:30PM, and find out from a local beekeeper and a swarm of her very important pollinator friends. Registration is required at https://bit.ly/dpl-beekeeping.

17 Jun 2021

Preservation Workshop: Encapsulation Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2021) — Join us in learning how to practically care for and preserve materials at home with tips and tricks from the staff of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. Each workshop will showcase different techniques and share applicable knowledge on creating tools and demonstrating methods of preservation for photographs, letters, books, and more.

17 Jun 2021

Crafting by Color at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2021) — We have crafts for every color of the spectrum! Each week at the Fairmount Library we'll offer a craft corresponding to color; do one or do them all. Registration is required for each week at http://bit.ly/dpl-craftingbycolor. Best for ages 6+.

17 Jun 2021

Teens Read with Pride Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2021) — Members of the teen LGBTQIA community and teen allies are invited to join Miss Amber on Zoom for the 2nd Annual Teens Read with Pride to celebrate books from all across the rainbow!

10 Jun 2021

Get Your Goat! at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 10, 2021) — A goat’s stomach has four sections and they love to snack on poison ivy! Join us Thursday, June 17, 6:30PM, at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St) for more fun facts and meet a couple of real goat friends with local goat expert Lydia Whitman from Happy Horns Brush Management.

10 Jun 2021

WWI Lecture Series: Chemical Warfare Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 10, 2021) — Join Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, and the Army Sustainment Command History Office on Wednesday, March 10, 6PM, in exploring the history of WWI through a discussion of the use and effects of chemical warfare. Delve deeper into First World War history by learning about Quad Cities and Rock Island Arsenal historical ties.

04 Jun 2021

Nature Walk Around Fairmount at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 4, 2021) — Join us Friday, June 11, 9:30AM, for a nature walk around the Fairmount Street Library with the Quad City Audubon Society. We will be walking the trails around Fairmount, so please dress for walking along the bike path, possibly on grassy areas, and bring binoculars if you have them.

04 Jun 2021

Are You Smarter Than an 1850s 8th Grader? Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 4, 2021) — The Library is partnering with the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in association with the Smithsonian Institution for “Are You Smarter Than an 1850s 8th Grader?”

Join us Monday, June 14, 2PM, and learn more about one-room schoolhouses and early education, then we will put the audience to the test by taking the 8th-grade graduation exam from the 1850s. This program will be meeting virtually using Zoom.

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