Juneteenth – short for “June Nineteenth” – marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were told by Union troops that they were free. Since then, the date has become a national celebration of emancipation. Join us Tuesday, June 15th at 6:30 pm for a virtual discussion led by Ryan Saddler, CEO […]
Join us outside at the Eastern Ave. Branch (6000 Eastern Ave.) Story Circle for songs and books every Tuesday in June and July at 10:00 am! Registration for each session is required at https://bit.ly/dpl-outdoorstorytime. When signing up, please indicate how many children will participate and how many additional people will be present. Space is limited […]
Kick off Summer Reading 2021: Reading Colors Your World by helping us color our world outside the library! We’ll bring the chalk; you bring the creativity! Sign up for a 1-hour time slot on Saturday, June 19th between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm at either our Eastern Ave. or Fairmount St. branches to decorate your […]
Calling all trivia players! Do you like to show off all the random bits of knowledge stored in your head? Of course you do! Join Davenport Public Library Tuesday, June 1st at 6:30 pm on Zoom for a night of fun-filled trivia! Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://bit.ly/dpl-trivia-night Keep up […]
Kick off Summer Reading 2021: Reading Colors Your World by helping us color our world outside the library! We’ll bring the chalk; you bring the creativity! Sign up for a 1-hour time slot on Saturday, June 19th between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm at either our Eastern Ave. or Fairmount St. branches to decorate your […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join us Tuesday, May 25th at 6:00 pm for a discussion on various mental health issues. We will talk about the associated signs and symptoms of different mental health disorders. Also, we will talk about when to get professional help and how to do it. This presentation is presented […]
It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check […]
Join Davenport Public Library Monday, May 24th at 6:30 pm for a virtual craft and socialize hour! Bring your current project: knitting, crocheting, quilting, journaling, anything craft-related, and socialize online with other crafters for an hour. We’ll provide the (virtual) space and you bring your projects! Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register […]
The reading dogs are back! Join us outside in the Story Circle on Thursdays, May 20th, June 17th, and July 22nd from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm at Eastern Ave. (6000 Eastern Ave.) and practice your reading skills while you read to one of QCCAN’s therapy dogs! QCCAN’s Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along […]
The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar! Join us Thursday, May 20th at 6:00 pm for “Iowa’s Communal Utopia’s” with Peter Hoehnle. To register, please visit http://bit.ly/dpl-thirdthursdaymay. This virtual presentation offers a sweeping overview of different attempts by Iowans to create their own […]
