Effective Monday, November 16th, all Davenport Public Library branches will be CLOSED to browsing. *Computer use will be available by appointment only. Call 563-326-7832. *All holds must be picked up by Curbside Delivery or the drive-up window. *Special Collections is available by appointment only. Call 563-326-7902. *Both the Fairmount & Eastern Bookstores are closed. These restrictions are due to the rising rate of COVID-19 in our area. They will be in effect until further notice. Please call 563-326-7832, text DPLKNOWS to 6676, or send us a message here if you have any questions.  Read More

The annual Teen Anime Day is going virtual! All Teens ages 11-19 are invited to register for a special Teen Anime Day To Go activity kit and to attend a special Zoom party on Saturday, November 21st from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Zoom with the Davenport Public Library, the Figge Art Museum, and special guest, “JAPANNA” anna ito, founder of Japan Shinzen Art and Culture International! Each Teen Anime Day To Go kit will include cups of ramen, tea, and candy sushi supplies plus some simple crafts, drawing activities, and swag. Registered teens will be invited to attend a virtual Teen Anime Day featuring... Read More

The Davenport Public Library is proud to partner with Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., for a Veterans Day program. On Thursday, November 12th at 1:00 pm, Dr. Randolph will present Pursuing Your Passion: My Journey of Military Service. Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., DM, is a retired Army Military Intelligence Colonel with nearly 32-years of service and three combat tours in Iraq. He retired in 2014 as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence and Security, G2, Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island Arsenal. This program will be presented virtually using GoToMeeting. No registration is required. This program is... Read More

Join Megan Pedersen of the Alzheimer’s Association on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00 pm for “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s.” This webinar covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis, the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Register at the link to receive login details: http://bit.ly/dpl-alzheimers. Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual. This... Read More

Are shorter daylight hours bringing you down? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real mental health disorder that can affect how you think, feel, and act. Join us Thursday, November 12th at 6:00 pm for a discussion about SAD hosted by the Vera French Community Mental Health Center. Learn about SAD, learn coping strategies, and participate in a Q&A. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://bit.ly/dpl-dealingwithsad Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual. This... Read More

Are you looking to learn how to better use your time and efforts? Google Tools can be an invaluable tool whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda, or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity. Davenport Public Library will be holding a program on Google Tools from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26. This program will meet virtually using GoToMeeting. No registration is required. We are offering this program in conjunction with Grow with Google. Information about how to join is listed below. Join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/147861965 You... Read More

Due to an executive order by Mayor Matson, effective today, October 20, 2020, masks will be required in all City buildings. This includes all Davenport Public Library Branches. Masks will be available at the Welcome Desk upon arrival for free of charge to anyone who may need one.  Read More

Do you like Halloween? Scary stories? Horror movies? Then join Davenport Public Library for Terrifying Trivia on Thursday, October 29th at 6:30 pm! Prizes will be awarded. Registration is required to get the Zoom login information. Register at: https://bit.ly/dpl-terrifyingtrivia. 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

Learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google Tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda, or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity. This program will meet virtually using GoToMeeting. No registration is required. We are offering this program in conjunction with Grow with Google. Information about how to join is listed below. Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks Mon, Oct 26, 2020 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (CDT) Join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/147861965 You can also... Read More

Every Tuesday in October the Davenport Public Library brings Creepy Tales with Edgar Allan Poe to Facebook Live. From 4 – 4:30 p.m. you can visit https://www.facebook.com/davenportlibrary/live_videos/ for a live reading of a classic story or poem by Edgar Allan Poe. Learn more about his history and his life, while enjoying a creepy tale. THIS SPACE For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More