The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center invites you to begin your study of family history by attending a six-week class in person or virtually on Thursdays, September 2 through October 7, 2021, at 1:00 pm, either online via Zoom or in-person at Main (321 Main St.) Classes will be led by experienced genealogist Anne Thomas and […]
Party like it’s 1989! Pop in Thursdays in September at 6:00 pm at Fairmount St. (3000 Fairmount St.) and post the best time/score each month on a classic game to take home QC bragging rights and a prize. We kick off our first month of NES @ Night with Konami’s “Contra.” This event is FREE […]
A book club for Littles (kids in 3rd through 5th grade) and their Bigs (adults or older siblings) to read a book together. On the first Thursday of the month beginning September 2nd through December 2nd at 6:30 pm at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave.) we will discuss the book and do some book-related crafts and […]
Encourage the love of reading with storytimes from August through September with the Davenport Library. Come to one or several – all are welcome! Mindfulness & Movement Storytime Mondays at 10:00 am | Fairmount (3000 N. Fairmount St.) August & September This brand-new outdoor storytime has everything to help you build a strong mind and […]
Join us Friday, August 6th at 2:30 pm to explore and learn about the curious world of archives and manuscripts at the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. August’s topic is an overview of collections about the Mississippi Valley Fair and Fairgrounds. Uncover the history and the important role the Mississippi Valley Fair and Fairgrounds had in […]
Learn to identify and protect yourself and your personal information from online scammers. On Wednesday, August 4th at 6:30 pm join us for a virtual workshop where you’ll learn about three real-life online scams and familiarize yourself with some of the techniques scammers commonly use to access sensitive information. We are offering this free program […]
Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library invites you to their monthly meeting. On Monday, August 2nd at 6:30 pm the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center will present the resources the Swenson Center has, a beginner’s how-to for Swedish genealogy, and suggestions and tips on how […]
The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Bookstore at the Eastern Ave. Library (6000 Eastern Ave.) will be holding a buy one get one free sale on Saturday, July 24th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Plus, all items at the Eastern Ave. Bookstore will be 50 cents and under that day only, with special […]
Davenport Public Library has crafts for every color of the spectrum! Each week at the Fairmount Library we’ll offer a craft corresponding to color; do one or do them all. Registration is required for each week at http://bit.ly/dpl-craftingbycolor. Best for ages 6+ Wednesday, July 14th at 12:00 pm: Green Pea Pod Clay Sculpture Wednesday, July 21st […]
Davenport Public Library has crafts for every color of the spectrum! Each week at the Fairmount Library we’ll offer a craft corresponding to color; do one or do them all. Registration is required for each week at http://bit.ly/dpl-craftingbycolor. Best for ages 6+ Wednesday, June 30th at 12:00 pm: Orange Hanging Paper Fish Wednesday, July 7th at […]
