The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar! This event is part of the 3rd Thursdays at Hoover’s Presidential Library & Museum series. Join us Thursday, October 15th at 6:00 pm for “Heroism and Humanity Behind German Lines,” presented by historian and author Jeffrey B. Miller. To register, please visit here. Miller has written extensively on the WWI Commission for Relief in Belgium (CRB) and will share his insights into Herbert Hoover’s humanitarian efforts, delivering compelling portraits of young... Read More

QuadCities.com proudly presents FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! It’s no secret that the entertainment industry has gone through quite the transformation over the past seven months. When we began this column at the beginning of March 2020, we foresaw sharing ten (of the numerous) exciting events going on in the Quad Cities area throughout the week. Just a few weeks after launching this new feature, we were all presented with a reality we never saw coming. One thing never changed, however. While the look and feel significantly altered, amazing... Read More

Looking for a fun way to up your reading game? The Davenport Public Library is here to help with Beanstack, the world’s easiest way to keep track of all the books you read, and participate in the Library’s reading challenges! Simply go to davenportlibrary.beanstack.com and create an account or download the Beanstack App to unlock countless challenges. Hallow-Read All Ages “It’s spooky season! Summon your favorite books and experience Halloween festivities for the family by reading and completing activities.” Master of Minutes All Ages Can you become a Master of Minutes? It’s... Read More

The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Bookstore at our Fairmount branch (3000 N. Fairmount St.) has extended their back to school special offering buy one, get one free on all children’s titles! Stop in any time during Bookstore business hours and take advantage of this great opportunity! For more information, visit the FRIEND’s website at http://friendsofdavenportlibrary.org/bookstore.php or call (563) 888-3395.  Read More

Discover how to schedule and host effective virtual meetings, collaborate on documents with others in real-time, and access your files from anywhere—even from your phone. This program will be done virtually using GoTo Meeting. No registration is required. We are excited to offer this program as a partner with Grow with Google. More information on how to join is listed below. Collaborate, Work, and Meet Remotely Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (CDT) Join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/887332573 You can also dial in using your phone: +1... Read More

QC Beats, an online audio streaming service, is taking submissions from local musicians the entire month of October. Thanks to the partnership of the Davenport Public Library, River Music Experience, and St. Ambrose University, QC Beats was created to showcase original music from Quad City musicians. Building a collection of featured local artists will expand the reach of our vibrant creative community by elevating musicians and connecting them with the larger community. QC Beats will also help support local musicians by paying them a $100 honorarium and feature artist biographies, upcoming show... Read More

Gena Schantz, a scholar with extensive knowledge about George Davenport, his family, his home, and the role he played in the development of the Quad Cities, will present on the early fur trade in this region. This program will be offered virtually on Thursday, October 1st at 6:30 pm. For more information, please visit https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/6616364. 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... Read More

Are you struggling to check emails and help your children with homework? The Library is here to help! You may have seen a large Sprinter van in your neighborhood with a giant owl on it – it’s a Library van and it offers free WiFi! The OWL (Outreach Wheeled Library) visits the following parks & schools in September and October. Stop by and take advantage of this free service! Mondays: Fejervary Park 1:30 pm-2:30 pm & Centennial Park 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tuesdays: Goose Creek Park 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm & Jackson Elementary 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Wednesdays: Sunderbruch Park... Read More

Create a resume that will attract hiring managers’ attention and set you up for an interview at a new program at Davenport Public Library Wednesday, Sept. 23! In this virtual workshop, you will begin a resume in a digital document; list your work, volunteer, and educational experience; and polish your resume with editing and formatting tips using Google Docs. We will be using GoToMeeting for this virtual program. Information about how to join is listed below. Create a Resume with Google Docs Wed, Sep 23, 2020 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (CDT) Join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/971529285 You... Read More

September 22nd is National Voter Registration Day and the Davenport Public Library can help you become a registered voter. Come to any of our three branches and fill out a voter registration form. The Scott County Auditor’s Office will pick up the form, verify it, and send you your voter registration card. If you can’t make it to the Library on September 22nd, the voter registration forms are available every day. To learn more about the candidates in the upcoming general election, visit davenportvotes.org. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit www.davenportlibrary.com... Read More