ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 6, 2019) — The Scandinavian countries are dropping into Rock Island on Saturday, June 22, at First Lutheran Church's Folk Arts Festival.

The festival will embody culture from the Scandinavian region and other countries from the food, music, art, and traditions.

What: Thirty-five African American men will walk side-by-side with African-American boys — the leaders of tomorrow — at the annual Well-Suited Tuxedo event committed to the growth and development of the next generation.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 6, 2019) — Come to the Davenport Eastern Library and play a variety of tabletop games – card, board or role-playing, classic or modern. Drop in anytime Saturday, June 29, 10AM-4PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) to play your favorite tabletop games. Bring your friends and favorite tabletop games, or meet new friends and learn new games!

Snacks provided, bring your own beverage in a covered container!

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 5, 2019) — Be entertained and educated as Absolute Science blows your mind with cool science demonstrations and experiments. Join us at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Monday, June 24, at 2PM for this fun STEM program.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 5, 2019) — Do you have a favorite recipe that you want to share? Are you looking for new recipes to try? Join us at the Wednesday, June 26, 6:30-7:30PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) for our first Recipe Swap! We'll have cookbooks available for you to look through and check out, as well as a craft.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 3, 2019) — Do you think you read faster than any of your friends? Are you able to open a bag of chips and eat them while making absolutely no sound? Teens (ages 11-19) are invited to the 2nd Annual Teen Silent Reading Party Monday, June 24, 6-7:30PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave), where they’ll read a lot, compete in random challenges, and win so, so many prizes — all while staying completely silent for an hour and a half.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 31, 2019) — Kids are invited to the Library to test out their STEM skills and experiment with aerodynamics as they build and test paper rockets on Saturday, June 22nd at 10:00 am at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St). This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

LECLAIRE, IOWA (May 31, 2019) — A popular event with locals and visitors is the “LeClaire Citywide Garage Sale” on June 7 and 8. If you enjoy “picking” in your own back yard, LeClaire is a great place to find elusive treasures. There are over 55 garage sales in town. Starting on June 3rd, you can find a printed list of sales with map at the LeClaire Information Center, 117 South Cody Road, LeClaire City Hall, 325 Wisconsin Street, or the LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 30, 2019) — Travel down memory lane with Merle Vastine on Tuesday, June 18, at 6:30PM at Main, as he shares stories depicted and inspired by the Richardson-Sloane Special Collection Center’s collection of historic Davenport photographs. This event is FREE and open to the public. Free off-street parking is available next to St Anthony’s Church, on the corner of 4th and Brady. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

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