DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2020) — The annual Red, White, and Boom fireworks display in downtown Davenport and Rock Island has been rescheduled for July 3, 2021.

“Red, White, and Boom always has been a bi-state event, and in the spirit of regionalism, we felt it was the right thing to do to move the event to a time when both states can participate,” said Jason Gilliliand, Events Director for the Downtown Davenport Partnership. “We look forward to an epic event in 2021.”

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 27, 2020) — Kids age 8 and above are invited to learn basic sewing skills as you create with magic and whimsy! Beginning Tuesday, June 9, and each Tuesday in June at 1PM, there will be new projects each week. An instructional video will be available on the Library's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/DavPubLib  and a class with virtual hands-on help will be held via Zoom.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2020) — Did you know that with warmer weather approaching that you may see more turtles? Ms Amy from Nahant Marsh Education Center will be reading “Turtle Crossing” during this special storytime on Thursday, May 21, 4PM, on DPL’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/davenportlibrary/. We are so thankful for her and the rest of the Nahant Marsh staff!

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2020) — With the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeping more Americans at home, the American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is embracing the new normal and moving its iconic Quad Cities Heart Walk online.

The Quad Cities Heart Walk is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds and encourage physical activity.