DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2019) — By popular request, The Davenport Public Library’s Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center presents Summer Book Arts Academy. A hands-on workshop series offering community members an opportunity to learn more about book arts and how to create them. Each workshop will cover a different type of book arts spanning from simple binding techniques to lettering arts. Registration is required.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 28, 2019) — Teens (11-19) are invited to Teen Switch+ and hang out with friends, eat snacks, and play mini-Smash Bros & MarioKart tournaments on the Nintendo Switch. Other gaming systems & tabletop games available upon request. Teens only (11-19).

Teen Switch+ will meet Monday, June 17, 1–3PM at Main (321 N. Main St.) and Monday, July 15, 1–3PM at Main.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 28, 2019) — Teens (ages 11-19) are invited to hang out, eat snacks, learn about volunteer opportunities, and share ideas on how to make the Library awesome!

The Teen Advisory Board will meet Monday, June 17, 6:30–7:30PM at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) and Monday, July 15, 6:30–7:30PM, at Eastern.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 24, 2019) — Kids in 3rd through 5th grade are invited to join the Summer Book Explorers! Every month, we’ll discuss a book and work on crafts and activities. Registration is required.

Summer Book Explorers will meet on the following dates:

Thursday, June 13, 1-2PM at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St)

Thursday, July 11, 1-2PM at Fairmount

Thursday, August 8, 1-2PM at Fairmount

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 23, 2019) — Teen DIY is back this summer and covered in stardust! Teens (ages 11-19) are invited to Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) Thursdays, June 13–July 25 at 3PM to hang out and make a Galaxy-inspired craft.

Craft Schedule (subject to change):

June 13 — Moon Phases Mobile

June 20 — Galaxy Glue Sticks

June 27 — Mini Astronaut Notebook

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 23, 2019) — Effective immediately, the Davenport Public Library will issue one FREE replacement card per year! If you lost have your library card, you no longer have to pay to replace it! Stop on in at any service desk for more information and to replace your card.

For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

Join us Thursdays beginning June 13 through July 25 from 2–4PM at Main (321 Main St) for a space-themed movie just for kids! Popcorn provided, feel free to bring your own covered beverage! Check the Library’s website at wwww.davenportlibrary.com for movie titles, or call (563) 326-7832. Movies shown are rated G - PG.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2019) — Teens and Tweens are invited to join us on Tuesdays beginning June 11 through July 30 at 2PM at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St) for some new and classic movies that transcend space, time, and reality! Check the Library’s website at wwww.davenportlibrary.com for movie titles, or call (563) 326-7832. Movies shown are rated PG–PG-13. No movie on July 4.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — The Davenport Public Library announces the addition of two streaming services, Acorn TV and Pongalo.

Davenport library cardholders now have unlimited streaming access to British TV and films as well as Spanish-language telenovelas and movies.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — Get ready for a unique show on Monday, June 10, at 4PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave), that will dazzle you with award-winning juggling, unicycling, and a dose of humor that will have everyone laughing! After the show, everyone will learn to juggle with Mark Hanson, the World’s Fastest 3-Ball Juggler, as their teacher! Kids will have a blast playing with bubble-sticks, spinning plates, and being challenged with nifty plastic balance-rods!

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