01 Oct 2020

Gilda’s Club Hosting Noogiefest, a FREE Halloween/Fall Festival Party for Children and Their Families

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 1, 2020 — Gilda’s Club is hosting a free Halloween/Fall Festival party for children and their families. This year’s Noogiefest will be held VIRTUALLY on Saturday, October 24, all day, at www.facebook.com/gildasclubqc.

30 Sep 2020

Creepy Tales with Edgar Allan Poe Presented by The Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 30, 2020) — Every week in October, we'll read a classic story or poem by Edgar Allan Poe and learn more about his life and the history of his works.

30 Sep 2020

Quad City Botanical Center Hosting Pumpkin Extravaganza, Full Month of Events and Programming

By Melanie Shields

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2020) —

SCARECROW BUILDING

10/04/20 Sunday, 1-3PM

Bring a bag of old clothes, hats, and accessories to donate to the garden to create a scarecrow for our fall display. RSVP for a time slot online. Free with paid admission.

PAW-SOME HALLOWEEN

10/11/20 Sunday, 1-3PM

29 Sep 2020

Third Thursday at Hoover's: Heroism and Humanity Behind German Lines Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 29, 2020) — The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar! This event is part of the Third Thursdays at Hoover's Presidential Library and Museum series.

29 Sep 2020

The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Announce Buy One Get One Free Children’s Book Sale

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 29, 2020) The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Bookstore at our Fairmount branch (3000 N Fairmount St) has extended their back to school special offering buy one, get one free on all children's titles. Stop in any time during Bookstore business hours and take advantage of this great opportunity.

26 Sep 2020

Local History Program with Historian Gena Schantz Presented by The Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 26, 2020) — Gena Schantz, a scholar with extensive knowledge about George Davenport, his family, his home, and the role he played in the development of the Quad Cities, will present on the early fur trade in this region. This program will be offered virtually on Thursday, October 1, 6:30PM.

26 Sep 2020

Collaborate, Work, and Meet Remotely Presented by The Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 26, 2020) — Discover how to schedule and host effective virtual meetings, collaborate on documents with others in real-time, and access your files from anywhere — even from your phone.

26 Sep 2020

Banned Book Trivia Hosted by The Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 26, 2020) — Celebrate Banned Book Week by playing trivia on Monday, September 28, at 6:30PM. Questions will be based on banned and challenged books. Find information about Banned Books Week on the American Library Association’s website at http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks.

18 Sep 2020

Davenport Public Library Announces Extended Hours

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 18, 2020) — Beginning Monday, September 21, 2020, the three Davenport Public Library branches will be extending their open hours.

Main St Branch (321 Main St)

Monday 9AM–8PM

Tuesday 9AM–8PM

Wednesday 9AM–8PM

Thursday 9AM–8PM

Friday 9AM–5:30PM

Saturday 9AM–5:30PM

Sunday  Closed

03 Sep 2020

September Is National Library Card Sign-Up Month

By Rock Island Public Library

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 3, 2020) — All September, we're celebrating National Library Card Sign Up Month with special prize drawings. All new or renewed cards issued this month will be entered automatically into our drawing.

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