08 Nov 2016

Davenport Public Library hosts Fantastic Beasts Party

By Lexie Reiling

Event date: 11/12/16

 

 

Celebrate the release of the new Harry Potter universe film “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” with a party at the Davenport Public...

29 Jul 2016

Davenport Public Library to host annual Bix Porch Party on Thursday August 4th, 2016

By Lexie Reiling

Head downtown on Thursday, August 4th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM where folks will be dancin’ in the street! Don Estes and the Prairie Ramblers, with the help of Butch Bos of Bos Sound, will be ...

19 Apr 2016

Libraries host Middle East lecture series

By Lexie Reiling

Professor and historian Art Pitz will be presenting his annual Middle East lecture series at the Davenport Public Library and Bettendorf Public Library during the months of April and May.  Pitz will be discussing the complexities and hot-b...

04 Apr 2016

Author Gary W. Moore to present at Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

Gary W. Moore, author of Playing with the Enemy, will be giving a brown bag lunch presentation at the Davenport Public Library’s Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Tuesday, April 12th at noon.  His presentation will be geare...

04 Mar 2016

Davenport Public Library hosts Puzzle Tournament

By Lexie Reiling

Compete in the Davenport Public Library’s first ever Puzzle Tournament!  Join us at our Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Saturday, March 19th at 1:00 pm to put your skills to the test.  Participants will rec...

05 Feb 2016

Davenport Public Library starts Book a Librarian service

By Lexie Reiling

The Davenport Public Library is making a new service available to library users called Book a Librarian.  Book a Librarian allows patrons to schedule one-on-one time with a reference librarian for informal 30-minute consultations.  Su...

30 Dec 2015

Davenport Public Library holds Winter Reading Program

By Lexie Reiling
Read, You Must!  Explore the galaxy through reading with the Davenport Public Library's Star Wars-themed Winter Reading Program.  Readers of all ages are invited to pick up a reading log at any Davenport Public Library location during the month of January.  Read 5 books by January 31st for a chance to win a Kindle Fire, a Star Wars Prize Basket, or a life-sized cardboard cutout of a Star Wars character!  Participants also receive a Star Wars bookmark for completing the program.  This FREE program is open to readers of all ages.  For more information, call the library at (563) 326-7832.
12 May 2015

Davenport Public Library Summer Reading Program

By Lexie Reiling

Event Date: Saturday May 30th, 2015

 

The Davenport Public Library's Summer Reading Program offers FREE programs for all ages all summer long! This year's Summer Reading Program runs from May 30 through August 1, and our theme is Every Hero Has a Story. Kids, teens, and adults can sign up for the Summer Reading Program at any of our three Davenport Public Library locations starting on May 30th for a chance to win fabulous prizes, just for reading!

To get a jump start on summer, join us for our Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party on Saturday, May 30th from 1-4 pm at the Fairmount Street Branch Library (3000 N. Fairmount Street) for tons of superhero-themed fun.  We'll be practicing smashing with our Hulk hands, planting Baby Groots, pinning the star to Captain America's shield, and more!

We'll have many free, fun events all summer long, including Lego Lab, Nature Craft, Stories in the Park, Tween & Teen Gaming, and much more.  Stop by any of the three Davenport Public Libraries to find out more about our free fun summer events and entertainment. Call (563) 326-7832 or visit the library's website at www.davenportlibrary.com for more details.

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