DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 7, 2020) — The Library may be closed, but we’re here for you! The Davenport Public Library is offering many online programs for kids, teens, and adults to keep us all connected. Keep up with our virtual programming on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/davenportlibrary/.

Puppy Dog Tales — Mondays, 10AM, on Facebook: Start your week on a paws-itive note. Sit and stay with Miss Emily and her best fur-iends, Watson and Rosie, for a pup-themed storytime every Monday at 10AM on Facebook Live!

Kids' Fiction Book Talks with Miss Christie — Mondays, 2PM, on Facebook: Miss Christie will share some of her favorite elementary and middle-grade novels.

Storytime Live!  Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10AM, on Facebook: We miss you so we're bringing storytime to your house! Join the Youth Services Department on Facebook Live every Tuesday and Thursday at 10AM while we're closed to the public. We'll read some stories, sing some songs, and hopefully brighten up your day.

Teen Advisory Board Book Club — Tuesdays at 2PM and Saturdays at 11AM: All teens (ages 11-19) are invited to join the Library's Teen Advisory Board! Members are invited to participate in an online book club, volunteer-from-home activities, and give their opinions on how to make the Library awesome by attending virtual meetings and filling out online surveys. Contact Amber Carlson, Youth Services & Programming Librarian, at acarlson@davenportlibrary.com.

Virtual Book Club for Adults — Wednesdays at 2PM on GoToMeeting: We miss talking to you, so we're starting Virtual Book Clubs every Wednesday at 2PM. Join in and talk about a popular book with one of our librarians. Check the Library’s Calendar of Events for the access code.

Ask a Librarian — Thursdays at 2PM on Facebook: Need book recommendations? Curious what a librarian does? Want to learn how to use different resources? Join us every Thursday, 2PM, on Facebook to ask a librarian anything.

STEM Fridays — Fridays at 2PM on Facebook: Join Miss Holly each Friday at 2PM on our Facebook page for a new challenge using items you probably have around your house.

These events are FREE and open to the public. For more information visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

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