15 Jan 2021

Davenport Public Library Presents “Visible Mending Workshop” YouTube Series

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 15, 2021) — Looking for something to do during the dark days of winter? Join us for our Visible Mending programming! Over 8 weeks beginning January 19, 2PM, we'll talk about visible mending and practice several mending techniques. Some examples include felt patches, boro patching, sashiko stitching, weaving, applique, and reverse applique.

12 Jan 2021

Davenport Public Library’s Winter Reading Program: Hibernate with a Good Book

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 12, 2021) — Hibernate with a good book! Join the Library's annual all-ages Winter Reading Program for a chance to win prizes this winter. From January 19 through February 27, participants will receive one grand prize drawing entry for every book you read.

12 Jan 2021

Davenport's Bucktown in 1903: "Worst Town in America" Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 12, 2021) — A 1903 editorial in the Chicago Record-Herald claimed our very own Davenport swiped New York City's title as the "Worst Town in America." Join author Jonathan Turner for a look at what earned Bucktown such a dubious honor. Registration is required.

08 Jan 2021

The Great Backyard Bird Count Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 8, 2021) — Join Naturalist Becky Baugh from the Wapsi River Center on Tuesday, January 19, 1PM, on Zoom, to learn about a global Citizen Science Project called the Great Backyard Bird Count. This annual event is hosted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society.

07 Jan 2021

Cabin Fever Kettlebells Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 7, 2021) — Want to keep the New Year’s resolution and emerge from lockdown looking like a million bucks? Join us Monday, January 11, 6PM, and Rock Valley Physical Therapy will show you over Zoom proper strength and resistance exercises you can do from home using kettlebells and other common household items.

07 Jan 2021

Resolution Yoga Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 7, 2021) — Did you resolve for less stress in 2021? Illuminate Healing Studio will demonstrate Yin Yoga with a sound healing session via Zoom on Thursday, January 14, 6PM.

Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7387020.

07 Jan 2021

Virtual Book Clubs for Adults Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 7, 2021) — The Davenport Library offers a variety of virtual book clubs for adults covering a wide range of interests. Join us for one (or more!) of these engaging clubs!

07 Jan 2021

Virtual Storytimes Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 7, 2021) — Encourage the love of reading with virtual story-times with the Davenport Library on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/davenportlibrary!

07 Jan 2021

WWI Lecture Series: Causes of World War I Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 7, 2021) — Join Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, and the Army Sustainment Command History Office on Wednesday, January 13, 6PM, in exploring the history of WWI through a discussion of the causes of the First World War. Delve deeper into First World War history by learning about Quad Cities and Rock Island Arsenal historical ties.

07 Jan 2021

Tips for Parents: Current Drug Trends Among Youth Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 7, 2021) — Join prevention specialists from the Center for Alcohol and Drug Services Inc on Wednesday, January 13, 1PM, on Zoom as they discuss current drug trends among Iowa youth. Learn what substances are being used by local youth, how they affect youth development, popular items youth use to disguise their substance use, and how to talk to your child about substance use and misuse.

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