13 May 2020

QC Life in The New Normal Writing Project Phase Two Announced

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 13, 2020) — Due to interest in QC Life in The New Normal Writing Project, we’ve added another round of entries — June 30 is the deadline for Phase Two. You may submit pieces even if you’ve already participated in Phase One.

As before, send us your diary entries, essays, or poems to tell us what it's like in your home and your hometown.

16 Apr 2020

Davenport Public Library Announces "QC Life in the New Normal" Writing Project

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 16, 2020) — The Davenport Public Library needs your help in preserving real-time reflections about life in the Quad Cities during the COVID-19 era.

Submit a 200-500-word writing piece about how you're coping. For example, adults may submit essays, short stories, or other creative-writing pieces. Kids and students may want to send in diary entries.

Writing prompts include: What am I grateful for? Who have I come to admire? How have I changed?

13 Feb 2020

World War II Lecture Series — "Crossing the Rhine: The Battle of Remagen Bridge" at Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 13, 2020) — Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of World War II by joining Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at The Rock Island Arsenal, in exploring the history of "Crossing the Rhine: The Battle of Remagen Bridge." The lecture will be held Wednesday, March 11, 3PM, at Eastern, 6000 Eastern Ave.

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

16 May 2019

World War II Lecture Series: Invasion of Europe 75th Anniversary and The Battle of Normandy at Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2019) — Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of World War II by joining Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, in exploring the history of the momentous invasion of Europe on Normandy Beach and the subsequent Battle of Normandy. One of the most widely-known battles from World War II, the battle at Normandy Beach required strategic planning and cooperation between the Allied forces.

02 May 2019

The Civic-Minded Charles A Ficke Lecture at Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

Join historian Dr William Roba on Wednesday, May 22, 6:30PM, at Main (321 Main St) as he explores the life of Davenporter Charles A Ficke and his many contributions to the civic and cultural character of the Quad-Cities, including his gift of rare-books and manuscripts to the Davenport Public Library and the founding of the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery (Figge Art Museum).

This event is FREE and open to the public.

02 May 2019

Oakdale Memorial Gardens Walking Tour with Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 2, 2019) — Join us for a walking tour of historic Oakdale Memorial Gardens in Davenport on May 25, 1PM. Established in 1856, this cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom.

17 Apr 2019

World War II Lecture Series: Turning the Tide in the Pacific & Battle of Midway at Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 17, 2019) — Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy during World War II by joining Kevin Braafladt, as the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, in discussing the turning of the tide in the Pacific theatre and the Battle of Midway. The lecture will be held Wednesday, May 8, at 2PM at Eastern, 6000 Eastern Ave. 

05 Apr 2019

Spring Genealogy Night at Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 5, 2019) — Join us Sunday, April 28, 3-8PM, at the Main Library’s Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center (321 Main St) for Spring Genealogy Night. Come and research after hours, meet other genealogists, get tips and tricks, and eat dinner.

We will be focusing on the information learned the most recent RICIGS/SCIGS Conference. Cost is $10. Registration is recommended.

For more information and to sign-up, call 563-326-7902.

14 Mar 2019

Paleography Thursdays at Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 14, 2019) — Struggling to decipher an ancestor letter or vital record? Join us every Thursday in April beginning April 4 at 5:30PM at Main (321 Main St.) for Paleography Thursdays! Learn basic techniques to improve your paleography, or the study of old handwriting. With this skill, you will be able to read genealogy texts with ease.

13 Mar 2019

History of the Book Presentation with Daniel Marcel La Corte at Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 13, 2019) — Delve into the history of the book with Daniel Marcel La Corte on Saturday, March 23, at 2PM at Main (321 Main St). La Corte will explore the book from a historian's perspective. This presentation is associated with the Traveling History of the Book Exhibit.

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