Join us Tuesday, September 21st at 6:30 pm as Dr. Sarah J. Eikleberry discusses Iowa’s Segregated Summer Camps for Youth from 1925-1950. Black middle-class reformers and professionals worked to create and safeguard childhood experiences in Iowa during the American Interwar era. This presentation explores some of the ways Black communities worked to carve out space for their children through the American summer camp movement. These racially, age, and gender-segregated environments provided a week of structured and supervised recreation for young people who were still not welcomed in many municipal... Read More

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 out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. FUN10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local... Read More

Join us 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

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

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

Join Davenport Public Library every third Wednesday, September 15th – December 15th at 2:00 pm at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave.) as we watch classic movies starring your favorite actors and actresses! For your safety, we will not be serving popcorn or refreshments. However, you are welcome to bring your movie snacks and covered beverages! Space is limited so registration is required at: https://bit.ly/dpl-afternoonclassics. 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 on Tuesday, September 14th at 4:00 pm at Main (321 N. Main St.) for a job searching workshop aimed to provide job seekers with practical tools and lessons on digital skills that can help you find a job or grow your career. Discover new job opportunities using Google Search, and learn how to organize and enhance your job search experience using Google Workspace tools. Registration is not required. 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

Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library invite you to their monthly meeting Monday, September 13th at 6:30 pm. Dan Foley, a local genealogist, will be presenting on how to publish your genealogy. This program is scheduled to be held in person at the Main Library (321 N. Main St.) and virtually. If you would prefer to attend in person, please register here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7808984. If you would prefer to attend virtually, please register here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7734182.... Read More