DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 5, 2021) Interested in learning about the preservation of heirloom scrapbooks? Join us for our Preservation Workshop premiering on Tuesday, March 16th at 2:00 pm on the Library’s YouTube channel! Library Assistant Karen discusses what to think about when caring for scrapbooks and shares some hands-on examples to help you when dealing with your own family treasures.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 1, 2021) — Join Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, and the Army Sustainment Command History Office on Wednesday, March 10, 6PM, in exploring the history of World War I through a discussion of the United States mobilization and training for the war. Delve deeper into First World War history by learning about Quad Cities and Rock Island Arsenal historical ties.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 18, 2021) — The Davenport Public Library is pleased to host the virtual presentation “Louise Burtis and Matilda Hilbring: Biracial Women in Early Quad Cities History” presented by Jane Simonsen, Professor of History and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Augustana College on Tuesday, March 2, 6:30PM, on Zoom.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 12, 2021) — Join us Monday, February 22, 6:30PM, for a virtual presentation by the Davenport Civil Rights Commission. Davenport is not immune to racism. Learn about redlining in historic neighborhoods and other systemic discrimination issues that have happened in Davenport.