DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2020) — Did you know that with warmer weather approaching that you may see more turtles? Ms Amy from Nahant Marsh Education Center will be reading “Turtle Crossing” during this special storytime on Thursday, May 21, 4PM, on DPL’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/davenportlibrary/. We are so thankful for her and the rest of the Nahant Marsh staff!

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2020) — Are you missing our popular Read to a Dog program? We sure do! Grab a book and tune in to Facebook Live on Monday nights at 6PM. Our favorite library pups will be there waiting for you to read them a story. Can't make it at 6:00? No problem! You can find past Read to a Dog videos in our Facebook Video Playlists at www.facebook.com/davenportlibrary/ and on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/DavPubLib.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2020) — Join librarian Ann for a weekly garden talk! On the premiere episode, Ann will walk you through her spring garden, followed by a tutorial of how to make a simple bouquet of tulips. Join us Thursday, May 7, 2PM, on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GHfKxPvGaws.

This video will be available after its premiere on the Davenport Public Library’s YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/dpl-youtube.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2020) — Time for spring cleaning! Learn to make three eco-friendly cleaning products using common household supplies. Join us Friday, May 8, 10AM, on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/HYDiHHhgKfQ.

We will be creating 3 recipes:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — Build with the Davenport Public Library on Facebook Live at 2PM on Tuesday, May 5. Grab some cardboard boxes a few basic supplies and we'll teach you how to make the purrr-fect hideaway for your feline friends!

Materials Needed:

• Cardboard boxes (probably at least 2)

• Box cutter/cardboard scissors/scissors

• Duct tape, packing tape, or a hot glue gun

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — The Library is so excited to have so many great friends in our community! Join Scott VanDeWoestyne, the Talent and Inclusion Administrator for the City Human Resources Department, on Wednesday, May 6, 10AM on Davenport Public Library’s Facebook Page where he will read some of his favorite books and while sharing the importance of showing kindness during this time.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 29, 2020) — The Davenport Public Library is happy to announce another addition to our virtual storytimes: Bedtime Stories with Nonna Angie!

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 29, 2020) — Celebrate Preservation Week by learning how to handle and care for family treasures to ensure that they are available for future generations to enjoy!

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 28, 2020) — The Davenport Public Library continues it’s online programming with two new series: Let’s Move and Our Town.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 28, 2020) — Join former teacher and current City of Davenport Mayor Mike Matson and his wife Trish Matson for a very special storytime on Friday, May 1, 10AM, on the Davenport Public Library’s Facebook page.

Keep up with our virtual programming on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/davenportlibrary.

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