23 Sep 2021

DIY Hard Cider at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 23, 2021) — Outdoor homebrewing season may be over, but there are plenty of apples in the orchard. Making your own hard cider takes a fraction of the time and effort. We welcome the MUGZ Club for a hands-on demonstration on Monday, October 4, 6:30PM, at the Eastern Ave Library (6000 Eastern Ave).

17 Sep 2021

River Bandits Announce Genesis Healthcare Heroes’ Day

By Kyle Kercheval

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 17, 2021) — The Quad Cities River Bandits are again saluting front-line health-care workers in our community for their outstanding work over the course of the last twenty months as our community deals with the ongoing pandemic.

17 Sep 2021

Halloween Disco Party at the Club! October 21 and 22/Ballet Quad Cities

By Ballet Quad Cities

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 17, 2021) — Catch the energy and movement of the ‘70s and disco at the club! Thirteen professional dancers are transforming The Outing Club and bringing electric performances inspired by the legendary era. Celebrate with cocktails and dinner while enjoying the nightclub vibe with the dancer’s dozen. Bring your boogie shoes, too, because the best dressed at the club will be taking home prizes. Go-go boots never looked so good!

17 Sep 2021

SaSS: Saturday Short Stories at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 17, 2021) — Introducing Davenport Library's newest book club: SaSS! One Saturday a month we will meet to read short stories written within the last decade by a variety of diverse authors. On October 9, 10AM, we will discuss "Black-Eyed Women" by Viet Thanh Nguyen (2017). Copies of the story are available at all Davenport Libraries.

15 Sep 2021

A Party for the Acceptance of Individuals with Down syndrome: GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities to Host Annual “i have a Voice” Gala

By Pam Lynch

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 15, 2021) — GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will hold its annual celebration of acceptance at the 2021 “i have a Voice” Gala. This year they are celebrating ten years of supporting the voices of individuals with Down syndrome right here in the Quad Cities as the local Playhouse turns ten on October 1.

15 Sep 2021

Snipe-Hunts and Moonlit Hikes: Iowa’s Segregated Summer Camps for Youth, 1925-1950, at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 15, 2021) — Join us Tuesday, September 21, 6:30PM, as Dr Sarah J Eikleberry discusses Iowa's “Segregated Summer Camps for Youth from 1925-1950”. Black middle-class reformers and professionals worked to create and safeguard childhood experiences in Iowa during the American Interwar era.

13 Sep 2021

Bad Art Night at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 13, 2021) — Bad Art Night is for both talented and not-so-talented artists. No worries about your artwork being perfect or gallery-worthy. Leave your talent at home and come to the Eastern Avenue Library on Wednesday, September 15, 6:30PM, to create something terrible with us!  Prizes will be awarded to the worst and most dreadful art produced.

13 Sep 2021

Constitution Day at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 13, 2021) — On September 17, 1787, the most influential document in American history was signed, the US Constitution. To celebrate, we are giving away free pocket copies of the US Constitution on Friday, September 17. You can find your free copy at the self-checkout machines at the Main, Fairmount, and Eastern libraries.

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.

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