DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 26, 2021) Join us the first Friday of every month beginning Friday, February 5, 2:30PM, to explore and learn about the curious world of archives and manuscripts at the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. Each month, we will cover a different topic relating to the use and study of archives and manuscripts.

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 25, 2021) It's World Read Aloud Day! Join us on Wednesday, February 3, 3PM, on Facebook Live as one of our librarians reads her favorite story out loud to you.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 22, 2021) Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library visits you to attend "Brick Wall Breakthroughs" presented by Thomas MacEntee on Monday, February 1, 7PM, on Zoom.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 21, 2021) Salvatore Marici and Davenport Public Library invite you to a bold and rising celebration of place, elements, smells, taste, and a transformation of mundane into magic.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 19, 2021) Prior to our current pandemic, nearly 20% of people experienced some form of mental illness. Now that we are in the middle of it, mental health challenges have affected even more people. Unfortunately, most of those affected by mental illness either delay seeking help, often for years, or not at all, primarily due to the stigma associated with it.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 19, 2021) — Cure the winter blues and join us for a virtual book discussion on Wednesday, January 27, 6:30PM. We will be discussing The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Copies of the book are available at our Eastern Avenue curbside location for patrons to borrow for this book club. This program will meet virtually using GoToMeeting.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 19, 2021) — Beginning today, the Davenport Public Library’s Eastern Ave (6000 Eastern Ave) and Fairmount St (3000 Fairmount St) branches will reinstate limited library services, including in-person browsing for 30 minutes per day. The 30-minute browsing time can also include the use of the Library’s fax machine, scanner, and copier.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 15, 2021) The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar! Join us Thursday, January 21, 6PM, for "The Origins of the Presidential Cabinet” presented by Dr Lindsay Chervinsky.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 15, 2021) Need a new hobby? Want to find a new way to spend your time? Join us on Thursday, January 21, 3PM, as our librarian discusses why hobbies are important and how they can help you in many different ways. We will also showcase new books about hobbies that are available for you to check out.

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.

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