January 26th, 2021
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Cure the winter blues and join us for a virtual book discussion on Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30 pm. We will be discussing “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean. Copies of the book are available at our Eastern Avenue curbside location for patrons to borrow for this book club. This program will meet virtually using […]
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January 22nd, 2021
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Hibernate with a good book! Join the Library’s annual all-ages Winter Reading Program for a chance to win prizes this winter. From January 19th through February 27th, participants will receive one grand prize drawing entry for every book you read. Participate on Beanstack at davenportlibrary.beanstack.com or by picking up grand prize entry slips at our […]
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January 9th, 2021
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If you just can’t wait for new releases from your favorite fiction authors, good news! The new Best Sellers Club at Rock Island Public Library could help you read those new titles earlier. The new service allows library patrons to sign up for automatic holds on new titles from their favorite adult fiction authors. Signing up […]
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January 5th, 2021
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Since few things go better with cozy wintertime reading than a hot cup of cocoa, Rock Island Public Library will launch its 2021 Books Like Us Winter Reading Challenge with a Curbside Cocoa Kickoff. The free drive-through event for all ages is offered from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Friday, January 8 in the Curbside […]
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December 26th, 2020
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Looking for book recommendations? Try our new Book Fix service! Join our librarian Wednesday, January 6th at 6:30 pm for a run-through of how to use this new service and receive personalized recommendations! Registration is not required. This program will be held virtually using GoToMeeting. Information about how to join is listed below. Book Fix […]
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December 21st, 2020
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Holiday and end-of-year holiday closures for Rock Island Public Libraries are as follows: Rock Island Downtown and Southwest Library locations will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Locations are open from 9:00 am to noon on Saturday, December 26. Rock Island Library locations are closed Thursday, […]
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December 19th, 2020
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The Davenport Public Library is excited to announce that the extensive renovation to its Main St. Library at 321 Main St. will begin on Monday, December 28th, 2020! For the safety of our patrons, the Main St. Library will be closed to the public beginning Monday, December 28th until the renovation is finished, currently projected […]
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December 16th, 2020
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The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar! Join us Thursday, December 17th at 6:00 pm “The 1929 Christmas Eve White House Fire,” presented by Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum Archivist Craig Wright. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/dpl-thirdthursdaydecember. On Christmas Eve 1929, smoke […]
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December 10th, 2020
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This is the year for a new holiday tradition! Jólabókaflóð is the Icelandic Christmas Eve tradition of gifting your favorite people with a favorite book to read that very night! Here at the library, our patrons are our favorite people and we would love to gift you with a favorite book this holiday season! Register […]
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December 6th, 2020
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Join the members and guests of the Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society in learning about trends, techniques, and anything related to family history. On Monday, December 7th at 6:30 pm, Anne Thomas will present websites, libraries, historical societies, and other sources for finding newspaper articles about your ancestors. This presentation will be posted on The […]
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