On Thursday, December 1st at 6pm at | Fairmount and Monday, December 12th at 6pm at | Main the Library will host Interfaith Focus, a series of two panel discussions with Rabbi Linda Bertenthal, Rev. Elaine Calbeck and Dr. Lisa Killinger on the considerable amount of common ground between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Join our panel discussion featuring leaders from each of the three Abrahamic faiths to explore commonalities and differences. Topics to be discussed will include common misconceptions about each faith, the changing roles of women in faith communities, peace-making, and guidance... Read More

The Library is hosting a program that will provide an introduction to podcasts on Wednesday, November 30th at 6:30pm at | Eastern. Have you heard about podcasts? Not sure how to access them and want to get to know more? Learn how to listen to these digital audio shows online about virtually any subject. Discover how podcasts are now a popular tool for learning, personal growth, and fun entertainment. For more information, please visit: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9351108  Read More

In partnership with the Davenport Civil Rights Commission, The Library is hosting “We Are Still Here – An Indigenous Journey” at the Fairmount branch on Wednesday, November 16th at 6:30pm. The presenters will share strands of our past, present, and hopes as Indigenous peoples woven with Native American drumming and storytelling. This program is intended for adults. For additional information, visit:  https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9432359  Read More

Beginning November 1st through November 5th, the Library welcomes dinosaur friends to spend some time with Library Staff. It’s DINOVEMBER and dinosaurs are taking over the all Davenport Public Library locations! Your Dino toys and stuffies will spend a couple of weeks hanging out with Library staff as we process books, answer phones, lead storytimes, and more! Your dino will even write you a postcard letting you know about all the fun stuff they are doing (and how many books they have devoured…). Drop off your Dino at a Davenport Library between Nov. 1 through Nov. 5 and expect to spend a... Read More

The Davenport Public Library will be holding a Medicare 101 session at |Fairmount on Thursday, September 1st at 2pm. Open enrollment season is upon us.  Join our educational presentation as we tackle the following topics: • What does Medicare cover? • How much can I expect to pay? • When and where should I apply? • What are my options? • What if I’m still working? Coffee and light snacks provided. Registration is required. Learn more and register by visiting: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9390451  Read More

The Davenport Public Library will be hosting two English/Spanish Bilingual Storytimes in August on Tuesday, August 16th |Fairmount at 6pm. Join us for bilingual English/Spanish storytimes this summer, co-hosted by leaders in the QC Latinx community! Everything you would expect from our traditional storytime – stories, music, and activities – will be presented in both English and Spanish language. English and Spanish speakers alike will enjoy these storytimes. These programs are geared for children ages 2-7, but all ages are welcome to attend and enjoy! Registration is required. Learn more... Read More

The Davenport Public Library will an event for caregivers on Wednesday, August 17th |Main at 3pm. Help your little one hone a pre-writing skill that builds the foundation for drawing and writing letters and words. Create simple take-home activities that can build strength and coordination between your toddler’s fingers, hands, and wrists. Participants will leave the session with a ready-to-use activities for their child. This program is for parents and caregivers of toddler and pre-kindergarten-age children. Adults and teens only. Registration is required. Learn more and register by visiting: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9065524  Read More

The Davenport Public Library will be hosting Lupe Hernandez, Student Success Advisor with the Iowa College Access Network on Tuesday, August 16th |Eastern at 6pm. The Library welcomes Lupe Hernandez, Student Success Advisor with the Iowa College Access Network, and invites all teens and their grownups to attend ICAN’s presentation on planning and paying for college and career. There are many post-high school options available to students through education and training programs. This program engages students and their grownups in a discussion of the planning process for selecting career... Read More

Looking for fun in Illinois and Iowa this week? 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... Read More

The Davenport Public Library will be hosting two English/Spanish Bilingual Storytimes in August on Monday, August 1st |Fairmount at 10am and Tuesday, August 16th |Fairmount at 6pm. Join us for bilingual English/Spanish storytimes this summer, co-hosted by leaders in the QC Latinx community! Everything you would expect from our traditional storytime – stories, music, and activities – will be presented in both English and Spanish language. English and Spanish speakers alike will enjoy these storytimes. These programs are geared for children ages 2-7, but all ages are welcome to attend and enjoy! Registration... Read More