16 Feb 2022

Laura Keyes as Charlotte Bronte at Moline Public Library

By Lisa Powell Williams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2022) — Literary history will come alive in Laura Keyes as Charlotte Brontë, a virtual one-woman portrayal of the Jane Eyre novelist on Tuesday, March 15, 6:30PM. This Zoom program requires registration; sign up by calling 309-524-2470 or visiting molinelibrary.com/events.

03 Feb 2022

Build Your Professional Brand Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 3, 2022) — Having a strong professional brand and a well-thought-out career story can open many opportunities for you, especially when it comes to pursuing your next job.

03 Feb 2022

“A History of Cigars in Davenport, Iowa” Book Talk with Merle Vastine Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 3, 2022) — We cordially invite the public to attend a book talk with local author and history enthusiast, Merle Vastine, as he discusses his most recent publication “A History of Cigars in Davenport, Iowa” on Thursday, February 24, 6:30PM. This book was co-written with Tom Quinn and may be viewed in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. It can also be found in the Davenport Public Library's collection.

02 Feb 2022

Black History: The Fight for Civil Rights in Davenport Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 2, 2022) — You may have heard of Dred Scott from the US Supreme Court decision that bears his name. But did you know that he stayed in Davenport? Join us Tuesday, February 22, 6:30PM, and learn more about Dred Scott and other historical African Americans from Davenport.

01 Feb 2022

Local Author: Isis Covington Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 1, 2022) — Join local author Isis Covington as she discusses different ways to go about writing a book, as well as how to engage in self-publishing on Saturday, March 12, 2PM.

31 Jan 2022

Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center at Davenport Public Library Closing Early

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 31, 2022) — Due to staffing levels, the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center at the Davenport Public Library Main St will be closing at 5PM today, January 31, 2022.

For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

31 Jan 2022

Teacher Job Fair February 14

By Whitney Smith-Bringolf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 31, 2022) — The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency and Regional Office of Education are hosting its Teacher Job Fair on Monday, February 14, 2022, at the Mississippi Bend AEA located at 729 21st Street in Bettendorf, 4-5:30PM. The purpose of the Teacher Job Fair is to bring school districts looking for teachers together with teachers looking for jobs.

28 Jan 2022

#ColorOurCollections Volume Five Presented by the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 28, 2022) — Join our annual coloring event by picking up your colored pencils, crayons, or markers to embellish images from the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center!

27 Jan 2022

Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: How to Progress from Inherited Research Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 27, 2022) — Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library invite you to their monthly meeting Saturday, February 5, 1PM.

24 Jan 2022

Are You Breaking Your Heart? Heart Health Reset Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 24, 2022) — Has COVID derailed some of your healthy habits? Maybe your body is feeling the effects of stress. Or is your refrigerator brimming with foods that are not heart-healthy? Join us Thursday, February 3, 6:30PM, for a presentation by Dr Teresa Pangan from UnityPoint Health — Trinity.

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