05 Aug 2021

Challenge This! at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 5, 2021) — Try your hand at whatever ridiculous challenge the library has put together for the week, every Tuesday, August 10–September 28 at 4PM at Eastern Ave (6000 Eastern Ave). It could be as simple as stacking marshmallows, or as challenging as painting a self-portrait — blindfolded! Each week is a surprise — be ready for anything. Perfect for thrill-seekers aged 5-11.

05 Aug 2021

Improve Your Résumé with Practical Strategies Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 5, 2021) — Learn to read your résumé like a hiring manager. Join us Monday, August 16, 6:30PM, for a virtual workshop, where you'll get four strategies to improve your résumé and a checklist of tips to help you communicate your strengths. This free program is offered in conjunction with Grow with Google.

04 Aug 2021

WWI Lecture Series: Pershing's First Army Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 4, 2021) — Join Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, and the Army Sustainment Command History Office on Wednesday, August 11, 6PM, in exploring the history of WWI through a discussion of General John Joseph Pershing's First Army. Delve deeper into First World War history by learning about Quad Cities and Rock Island Arsenal historical ties.

04 Aug 2021

Rope Toys for Dogs at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 4, 2021) — Do you have a furry friend that loves rope toys? Join us Monday, August 9, 6:30PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) as we learn how to make rope toys for dogs out of felt. This event is for adults. Registration is required at https://bit.ly/dpl-ropetoysfordogs.

03 Aug 2021

Fall Story-Times at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 3, 2021) — Encourage the love of reading with story-times from August through September with the Davenport Library. Come to one or several — all are welcome!

Mindfulness and Movement Storytime

03 Aug 2021

Spice Up Your Life at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 3, 2021) — The world is full of different spices and we are going to attempt to try them all! Join us on the first Tuesday of each month August through December, 6:30PM, at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St) as we try a new spice and recipe, which will be provided to you. Come back the following month to discuss the spice and recipes we tried.

30 Jul 2021

#Iowa175 Celebration at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 30, 2021) — It’s the 175th Anniversary of Iowa Statehood (1846-2021) and the Davenport Public Library Main Branch is creating a celebration to highlight Davenport and Iowa history on Thursday, August 19, 4:30–7:30PM. The event with feature locally sourced products, and promote our downtown community.

21 Jul 2021

Opening the Box: Collections about the Historic Mississippi Valley Fair and Fairgrounds by the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 21, 2021) — Join us Friday, August 6, 2:30PM, to explore and learn about the curious world of archives and manuscripts at the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center.

21 Jul 2021

Protect Yourself from Online Scams Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 21, 2021) — Learn to identify and protect yourself and your personal information from online scammers. On Wednesday, August 4, 6:30PM, join us for a virtual workshop where you'll learn about three real-life online scams and familiarize yourself with some of the techniques scammers commonly use to access sensitive information. We are offering this free program in conjunction with Grow with Google.

20 Jul 2021

Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: Swedish Genealogy with the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 20, 2021) — Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library invites you to their monthly meeting.

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