Fresh Films has just launched applications for our 2021 Weekly Filmmaking Program. This program is free for teens ages 13-19 in Quad Cities and across the country. Starting in October, participants meet on Thursdays from 4-6:30pm to practice film production and technical skills and build a network of peer collaborators. New film projects kick off every 4-6 weeks! No special equipment required, and all levels of experience are welcome. Applications due October 12: freshfilms.org/weeklyfilmmaking  Read More

For area students who are beginning the college search process, the annual Illinois Regional College Fair will be hosted by Western Illinois University Tuesday, Sept. 21. The fair, which will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. in the University Union Grand Ballroom on the WIU-Macomb campus, will feature representatives from WIU and approximately 50 public and private Midwestern universities. Students are required to register prior to attending the fair. Registration is free, and students will receive a unique barcode that college and university representatives can scan, saving students time from completing... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: The Davenport School Board voted 5-2 tonight to install a mask mandate for all Davenport Community Schools. TJ Schneckloth, Superintendent of the schools, issued the following statement tonight: Dear DCSD Families and Staff, On Monday, September 13, 2021, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa issued a temporary restraining order regarding the State of Iowa’s current mask requirement ban.  With the issue of this temporary order, until further notice, Iowa school districts can require face masks in schools. Following a special Board meeting on Thursday,... Read More

On September 17, 1787, the most influential document in American history was signed, the U.S. Constitution. To celebrate, we are giving away free pocket copies of the U.S. Constitution on Friday, September 17th. You can find your free copy at the self-checkout machines at the Main, Fairmount, and Eastern libraries. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.  Read More

Join Davenport Public Library Saturday, September 18th at 8:00 pm at the Eastern Library (6000 Eastern Ave.) for a free outdoor movie night! Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs. The movie is rated PG. Call the Library for the movie title. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.  Read More

The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar! Join us Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00 pm for Little Fashionista on the Prairie” presented by Laura Keyes. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/dpl-thirdthursdayseptember. Have you ever found yourself wondering what Laura Ingalls Wilder actually wore during her time on the prairie? If you imagine a parade of calico dresses capped with a pink sunbonnet over braided pigtails cascading down her back, you might want to rethink that. Don’t fret, though – this program... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapters on the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses both received a 2020-21 Superior Merit Award designation from the national chapter of SHRM for providing excellent growth and development opportunities to student chapter members. The SHRM student chapter merit award program encourages the development of more effective student chapters and distinguishes outstanding activities and projects. Chapters are recognized based on chapter operations, chapter programming and professional... Read More

Parents and other caregivers now have two options for storytimes at the Rock Island Public Library. In addition to the library’s ongoing virtual storytimes, offered at 10:30 am on Tuesdays via Facebook Live, the library has begun a limited in-person Friday storytime at the Rock Island Public Library Southwest branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. The in-person version will be offered at 10:30 am on September 24, and October 1. Whenever possible, the in-person storytimes will be offered outside. If conditions require moving inside to the Southwest Library Community Room, masks will be required for all... Read More

QC CAN’s Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with their handler, to provide the environment needed to help children improve their reading skills! These special pups will visit Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave.) Thursday, September 16th from 5:30 pm –  6:30 pm. They can’t wait to help kids of all ages read! This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.  Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library’s Trax in the Stax program is returning to in-person programming on Thursday, September 23rd at 7:00 PM. The unique music listening event will feature librarian Lucas Berns as he offers attendees a brief introduction to the popular “Rough Guide” CD series. The free event will take place at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf and no registration is required to attend. The September Trax in the Stax will embrace the Global Gathering World Tour theme, inviting participants the opportunity to experience a little... Read More