Join Teen Librarian Amber and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Monday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm for an online presentation designed for middle and high school students that includes warning signs, facts and statistics, and how to get help for themselves or a friend. Research has shown that NAMI’s “Ending the Silence for Students” is effective in changing middle and high school students’ knowledge and attitudes toward mental health conditions and toward seeking help. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: http://bit.ly/dpl-endingthesilence Keep... Read More

In today’s business climate, it’s more important than ever to have a professional website.  Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals on Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 pm. Whether you’re launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. This program will be presented virtually using GoToMeeting. No registration is required. We are offering this program in conjunction with Grow with Google.  More information on how to join is listed below. Make Your Website Work for You Wed, Feb 24, 2021 6:30 PM –... Read More

Everyone needs help sometimes. Join us on Wednesday, February 24th at 1:00 pm on Zoom and learn about resources that are available to you and how to find reliable information and treatment options. Your Life Iowa. a division of the Iowa Department of Public Health has information on alcohol, drug use, vaping, e-cigarettes, mental health, suicide, and gambling problems. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: http://bit.ly/dpl-yourlifeiowa Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual. This... Read More

Hoover’s Presidential Library & Museum is presenting “Lincoln, Race, and Challenge of Self-Government At Davenport Public Library! The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar! Join us Thursday, February 18th at 6:00 pm for “Lincoln, Race, and Challenge of Self-Government” with Dr. Lucas Morel. To register, please visit http://bit.ly/dpl-thirdthursdayfebruary. This program will examine Lincoln’s statesmanship in the context of longstanding and widespread racial bigotry against black Americans. It will explore... Read More

Join the Davenport Public Library on Friday, February 19th at 3:00 pm as our librarians highlight titles for Black History Month that can be found at the Library. This program will be presented on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/davenportlibrary and Instagram Live at www.instagram.com/davenportlibrary. Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual. 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

Heart Health is always important, and Davenport Public Library is helping Quad-Citians learn more about it during Heart Health Month. Did you know heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans? Join us Thursday, February 18th at 6:30 pm on Zoom for our February Heart Month program, “Learn the Numbers: Signs of Heart Attack and Effects of COVID on the Heart.” Presented by Dr. Rafat Padaria, Cardiologist with Cardiovascular Medicine, P.C. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://bit.ly/dpl-learnthenumbers Keep up with our virtual programming on our... Read More

Would you like to add a little horror to your Valentine’s Day weekend?! Teens and adults are invited to join Miss Amber and the hosts of Derry Public Radio for an afternoon of making Zombie Barbies together and talking about our favorite romantic horror stories on Saturday, February 13th at 2:00 pm on Zoom! Register now at http://bit.ly/dpl-zombiebarbies to reserve a special DIY kit that will include everything you need to make your own Zombie Barbie (or similar doll) including a doll, paint, and other accessories. Attendees can craft along with Amber, C.M., and Joshua during the Zoom event... Read More

Many factors can impact your risk of getting cancer. Those factors can be genetic, environmental, behavioral, and more. Join Kelly Craft, LISW, LCSW, Program Manager at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30 pm on Zoom for a workshop about cancer risk factors and prevention. Learn about common genetic and environmental factors that contribute to cancer risk and learn what you can do to help lower your risk for cancer. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: http://bit.ly/dpl-knowtherisks Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual... Read More

The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar! Join us Thursday, February 18th at 6:00 pm for “Lincoln, Race, and Challenge of Self-Government” with Dr. Lucas Morel. To register, please visit http://bit.ly/dpl-thirdthursdayfebruary. This program will examine Lincoln’s statesmanship in the context of longstanding and widespread racial bigotry against black Americans. It will explore how Lincoln attempted to inform public opinion regarding the natural rights of black Americans by reclaiming the central idea of... Read More

Join Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, and the Army Sustainment Command History Office on Wednesday, February 10th at 6:00 pm in exploring the history of WWI through a discussion of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare & The Zimmermann Note. Delve deeper into First World War history by learning about Quad Cities and Rock Island Arsenal historical ties. This program is scheduled to be held virtually. More information will be posted closer to the program date here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7315861 Keep up with our virtual programming... Read More