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.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2020) — Join librarian Ann for a weekly garden talk! On the premiere episode, Ann will walk you through her spring garden, followed by a tutorial of how to make a simple bouquet of tulips. Join us Thursday, May 7, 2PM, on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GHfKxPvGaws.

This video will be available after its premiere on the Davenport Public Library’s YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/dpl-youtube.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — Build with the Davenport Public Library on Facebook Live at 2PM on Tuesday, May 5. Grab some cardboard boxes a few basic supplies and we'll teach you how to make the purrr-fect hideaway for your feline friends!

Materials Needed:

• Cardboard boxes (probably at least 2)

• Box cutter/cardboard scissors/scissors

• Duct tape, packing tape, or a hot glue gun