13 Sep 2021

Beginner’s Yoga at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 13, 2021) — After everything we've been through, National Yoga Month 2021 is a perfect time to see what it is all about. On Saturday, September 18, 11AM, at Fairmount St (3000 Fairmount St), we'll have James from Davenport School of Yoga on-site for an introductory class. Dress comfortably.

09 Sep 2021

Animal Enrichment and Art Month at Niabi Zoo

By Tammy Schmidt

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (September 9, 2021) — Do you have a favorite animal at Niabi Zoo? Would you like to purchase a special piece of art that one of our animal family painted? Well, soon you can!

September has been designated Animal Enrichment and Art Month here at Niabi Zoo and, throughout the month of September, we will provide opportunities for you to purchase unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of art completed by a whole host of our animal residents.

08 Sep 2021

Riverssance Festival of Fine Art is Back

By Kevin Maynard

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 8, 2021) — Riverssance Festival of Fine Art is back September 18 and 19, after a year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In its 33rd year, this outdoor event features over 70 quality visual artists drawn from a national call for entries, live local music, food vendors, wine tasting, and a children’s art activity tent. The event takes place in scenic Lindsay Park in the Village of East Davenport (Davenport, Iowa).

07 Sep 2021

QC Haunts and History Brings Back Rock Island Ghost Walks

By Minda Powers-Douglas

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 7, 2021) — Halloween may have been a bust last year, so Quad City Haunts and History Tours has returned early to start the haunting season off right.

02 Sep 2021

Afternoon Classics at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 2, 2021) — Join us every third Wednesday, September 15–December 15, 2PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) as we watch classic movies starring your favorite actors and actresses!

02 Sep 2021

Power Your Job Search with Google Tools at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 2, 2021) — Join us on Tuesday, September 14, 4PM, at Main (321 N Main St) for a 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. Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using Google Workspace tools.

02 Sep 2021

Jaycees of the Quad Cities is Bringing BBQ Back to the Quad Cities

By Nikki Schaul

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 2, 2021) — Bar-B-QC is the Jaycees of the Quad Cities’ newest fundraiser. In its inaugural year, Bar-B-QC, presented by Midwest Grilling Supplies, will be showcasing some delectable barbecue from local and national vendors alike, as well as a craft beer-tasting, paying homage to the former Brew-Ha-Ha and Quad Cities Rib Fest.

02 Sep 2021

Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: How to Publish Your Family History

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 2, 2021) — Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library invite you to their monthly meeting Monday, September 13, 6:30PM. Dan Foley, a local genealogist, will be presenting on how to publish your genealogy.

31 Aug 2021

Baking From Books Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 31, 2021) — Do you like baking, reading, or both? Then this video series may be for you! In this series, one of our reference librarians will attempt to make dessert recipes drawn from beloved fiction books. They'll also recommend the books and media which inspired the recipes, available from our Rivershare libraries.

31 Aug 2021

Opening the Box: An Array of School and Education Materials by the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 31, 2021) — Join us Friday, September 3, 2:30PM, to explore and learn about the curious world of archives and manuscripts at the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center.

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