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.

16 Jul 2021

Take and Make Adult Crafts at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 16, 2021) — Looking for an easy craft? Each Tuesday during August and September beginning August 3, we will have new take and make adult crafts available at our Eastern, Fairmount, and Main Libraries. Kits will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

08 Jul 2021

The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Announce Buy-One/Get-One-Free Sale

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 8, 2021) — The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Bookstore at the Eastern Ave Library (6000 Eastern Ave) will be holding a buy one get one free sale on Saturday, July 24, 10AM-1PM. Plus, all items at the Eastern Ave Bookstore will be 50 cents, and under that day only, with special items for sale, including over 500 comic books at $1.00 each, or 20 for $10, and many beautiful book sets.

08 Jul 2021

Teen Virtual Author Visit: Rosaria Munda of Fireborne Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 8, 2021) — The Davenport Public Library is excited to welcome Rosaria Munda to a Virtual Author Visit for the Teen Online Book Club on July 22, 10AM, on Zoom! Registration is required to attend the event: https://bit.ly/teenvirtualauthorvisitfireborne.

07 Jul 2021

“To Kill a Mockingbird” Book Discussion at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 7, 2021) — To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee was released on July 11, 1960. Join us Wednesday, July 21, 6:30PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) or on Zoom for a book discussion and talk about the book's lasting impact.

06 Jul 2021

Teen Online Book Club Special Edition Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 6, 2021) — All teens (ages 11-19) are invited to join the Library's Teen Online Book Club! We are currently meeting using Zoom, but teens can also participate on their own without attending the zoom sessions. Once you register for the book club, you will receive e-mail updates from Miss Amber, monthly Zoom meeting details, and optional text-message reminders. Please join in anytime!

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