August 1st, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
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 […]
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June 26th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
How many bees are in a hive? What does it take to be queen? Which bees sting? Buzz over to the Fairmount St. Library Children’s Garden on Monday, June 28th at 6:30 pm and find out from a local beekeeper and a swarm of her very important pollinator friends. Registration is required at https://bit.ly/dpl-beekeeping This […]
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May 11th, 2021
Davenport
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 […]
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March 12th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
The Bettendorf Public Library and Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House have teamed up to give the community another installment of Time for Art. On Saturday, March 13th, Carol Ehlers will give a virtual art talk at 3:00 PM via GoToMeeting. This live presentation will feature artists showcased in the Figge Art Museum’s current exhibit “For […]
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February 16th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
The Bettendorf Public Library and Black Hawk College are once again collaborating to support area job seekers. On Thursday, February 18th at 6:00 PM, Angela Striegel, the Coordinator of Career Planning and Placement at Black Hawk College, will share information and tips to help participants create or update a resume to share with employers. This […]
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February 15th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
In recognition and celebration of Black History Month, the Bettendorf Public Library has partnered with Fourth Wall Films to present a virtual, live screening of Becoming Harriet Beecher Stowe on Thursday, February 18th at 2:00 PM. This Mid-America Emmy® nominated documentary will be presented via the Fourth Wall Films’ Facebook page. Registration is encouraged to […]
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January 29th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library visits you to attend “Brick Wall Breakthroughs” presented by Thomas MacEntee on Monday, February 1st at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Want to see first-hand how to break through that persistent “brick wall” in genealogy? Using actual research problems submitted […]
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January 21st, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
Long before Martha Stewart, there was Betty Crocker. Through Sunday, January 24, the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting exclusive access to Community Connections: Betty Crocker – Her Cookbook That Changed How America Cooks. The presentation will feature Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. as she highlights the history of Betty Crocker and her famous Picture Cook Book. There […]
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November 10th, 2019
Education
In a major change to Illinois law, recreational-use cannabis will be legalized in 2020. To help answer questions about impacts and issues of this new law, the Rock Island Public Library and City of Rock Island Community and Economic Development department will host a panel discussion November 12. The Pot Panel: Cannabis Legalization in Illinois, […]
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