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.

21 Dec 2020

Use YouTube to Grow Your Business Presented by The Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 21, 2020) — Join us Monday, January 4, 6:30PM, to learn how to use YouTube to grow your business. Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand.

21 Dec 2020

Introduction to Book Fix Presented by The Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 21, 2020) Looking for book recommendations? Try our new Book Fix service! Join our librarian Wednesday, January 6th at 6:30 pm for a run-through of how to use this new service and receive personalized recommendations!

Registration is not required. This program will be held virtually using GoToMeeting. Information about how to join is listed below.

Book Fix

Wed, January 6, 2021, 6:30-7PM (CST)

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