18 Sep 2020

Davenport Public Library Announces Extended Hours

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 18, 2020) — Beginning Monday, September 21, 2020, the three Davenport Public Library branches will be extending their open hours.

Main St Branch (321 Main St)

Monday 9AM–8PM

Tuesday 9AM–8PM

Wednesday 9AM–8PM

Thursday 9AM–8PM

Friday 9AM–5:30PM

Saturday 9AM–5:30PM

Sunday Closed

03 Sep 2020

September Is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

By Rock Island Public Library

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 3, 2020) — All September, we're celebrating National Library Card Sign Up Month with special prize drawings. All new or renewed cards issued this month will be entered automatically into our drawing.

27 Aug 2020

WQPT Special Screening at Blue Grass Drive-In

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 27, 2020) — WQPT will host a 45 minute screening of the Ken Burns documentary The Gene: An Intimate History, on Thursday, September 17, 7:30PM, at the Blue Grass Drive In as part of the Quad City Engineering and Science Council’s “Teacher’s Night Out” series.

The Bluegrass Drive In Theatre is located just off of Hwy 61 in Blue Grass, Iowa at 774 W Mayne Street.

27 Aug 2020

Storytime Live! Hosted by The Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 27, 2020) — Join the Library's youth services department on the Facebook Live every Wednesday beginning in September, 10AM, for some storytime fun! We'll read stories, sing songs, share interactive games and fingerplays, and, hopefully, brighten up your day.

26 Aug 2020

Davenport Public Library’s OWL New WiFi Schedule

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 26, 2020) — Are you struggling to check emails and help your children with homework? The Library is here to help! You may have seen a large Sprinter van in your neighborhood with a giant owl on it — it’s a Library van and it offers free WiFi!

19 Aug 2020

Quad Cities Comic Book Convention

By Alan Morton

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 19, 2020) — The Quad Cities Comic Book Convention will be held on Saturday August 29, at a brand-new location: The Columbus Hall located at 1111 W 35th in Davenport.

It will be open to the public, 10AM-4PM and admission for the public is free.

06 Aug 2020

Davenport Public Library Presents Power Your Job Search with Google Tools

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 6, 2020) — Join us Wednesday, August 26, 6:30PM, for a virtual job searching workshop aimed to provide job seekers with practical tools and lessons on digital skills that can help you find a job or grow your career.

06 Aug 2020

Third Thursday at Herbert Hoover's Presidential Library and Museum Featuring Dr Larry Cook on "An Evening with The Presidents"

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 6, 2020) — The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for Third Thursday at Hoover's featuring Dr Larry Cook on "An Evening with The Presidents" Thursday, August 20, 6–7PM, on Zoom. To register for the event, please visit: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/6860958.

04 Aug 2020

Shop Local by Strolling and Scrolling 08/08 at Downtown Davenport Drive-Thru Event

By Erin Platt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 4, 2020) — Back by popular demand, the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), a division of the Quad Cities Chamber, has organized its third Downtown Davenport Drive-Thru, a local dining-and-shopping event featuring specials at multiple downtown businesses from 1-4PM, Saturday, August 8.

20 Jul 2020

Davenport Public Library’s Shred Day Postponed

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 20, 2020) — Out of an abundance of caution, the Davenport Public Library has postponed Shred Day, originally scheduled for September 10th, 2020. We are working with our partners to find a new date. When we do, we will post a new event on our social media channels and our Calendar of Events. The Library apologizes for the inconvenience.

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