The Davenport Public Library is pleased to announce a new café opening at its Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Avenue) and Fairmount Branch (3000 N. Fairmount Street) libraries. Bayside Café is the new café at the library and will have a special celebration on Monday, September 17 at the Eastern Avenue Branch & Tuesday, September 18 at the Fairmount Branch, both at 11:30 a.m.

The special celebrations will include Davenport Public Library's official mascot, Libby Librarydog; Rascal from the Quad Cities River Bandits; a bounce house; book signings by local authors, Jill Esbaum and Linda Smith Kortmeyer; the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors; and elected officials.  Bayside Café brings patrons and residents of Davenport the unique flavors of Bayside's food and wonderful smoothies.

Bayside Café is owned by LaTisha Howlett of Bayside Smoothies and More, located at 2730 West Locust Street and is a concessionaire at the Quad Cities River Bandits.  The shop will open daily, Monday through Saturday, 30 minutes before the library opens and will close 15 minutes before the library closes.  For a list of library hours, visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

For more information, please contact LaWanda Roudebush at 563-326-7832.

Cemetery Hunters at the Davenport Public Library is the perfect program for those looking to learn tips and tricks about searching for information in a cemetery. Join us Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fairmount Branch Library (3000 N Fairmount Street) to learn what different types of stone, species of trees, and more can tell you about your ancestors and the people from this area. Find out how to uncover secrets from the past through what is still around today. Adults and teens are invited to attend this FREE program.

For more information on this and other Davenport Public Library programs, call 563-326-7832 or visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

This event is in collaboration with East West Riverfest in the Quad Cities. From September 7 to 16, 2012, the Quad Cities hosts East West Riverfest, a new community-wide, ten-day celebration of the arts, culture and heritage thriving on this bend of the Mississippi River. Over 300 events will take place at almost 100 various theaters, music venues, galleries, historic sites, museums, parks, and attractions on both sides of the river in the Quad Cities. For more information, visit www.eastwestriverfest.com or the official Facebook page.

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Tap your toes!  Move your feet!  Get up and dance to the live jazz music of Don Estes and the Prairie Ramblers at the 25th Annual Bix Porch Party!  Enjoy the block party featuring live jazz, entertainment, food, and more on Thursday, August 2, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (music starts at 11:30) at the Main Street Library (321 Main Street).

Enjoy FREE music, entertainment, popcorn, and lemonade.  The library's Teen Volunteer Council will sell hotdogs and soda at bargain prices to help raise money for teen items at the library!

Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and wear your dancing shoes as we block off Main Street for some good old-fashioned fun.  Come for the music and enjoy the old-timey carnival of popcorn, lemonade, and more!  This FREE event is for people of all-ages.

Stop in the Library afterwards and visit the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center to learn more about Bix and see the display of Bix Jazz Festival posters.  Call 563-326-7832 for more information.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Davenport Public Library.

Visit the Fairmount Branch Library for the dedication and acknowledgement of those responsible for the children's garden at the Fairmount Branch Library.  Experience the alphabet wall, take a tour of the garden, and enjoy the beautiful summer day on Tuesday, June 19 at 11:30 a.m.!