Have you fallen victim to the Royal Wedding fever? Then come celebrate with a Royal Wedding Shower! This Saturday May 12 your presence is requested for a bridal shower for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! This amazing event will take place at the Davenport Public Library (6000 Eastern Avenue Davenport) from 2-3 p.m. While you sample tea and eat cake, enjoy trivia and wedding shower games. Make your own fascinator to wear while you watch the wedding! For more information and to show interest, please visit http://events.davenportlibrary.com/event/royal_wedding_shower#.WvIp94gvw2w. This is one wedding... Read More

Summer is officially here! The time when parents picture their children playing outside all day long with neighborhood friends. That was until the wildly popular game, Minecraft, came into the picture. It’s no secret that creepers, Enderman and pickaxes have taken over most homes since 2009 when the game was first released. But video games are supposed to be bad for kids, right? Not this one! If you have either watched your children play this game or were brave enough to try it yourself, you will find very quickly that the critical thinking skills needed to play are actually quite intense. Yet... Read More

Have you ever wanted to research your ancestry? Not sure where to start or what to look for? The Davenport Public Library has come to the rescue! On Sunday, April 30 the Main Library (321 Main Street Davenport) Special Collections will be open for special hours for their Genealogy Night! From 3-8pm patrons can come and research, meet other genealogists, get tips and tricks, and eat dinner! The cost for dinner is $10 and includes BBQ pulled pork, veggies, chips and assorted desserts. Registration is not required, but encouraged for food planning. You can register by calling (563) 326-7902. Come... Read More

Due to the newly released live-action version of a classic Disney animation, the nation has been swept away by Beauty and the Beast fever! The Davenport Public Library would like to invite you to be their guest, and attend their very own Beauty and the Beast Party! The party will take place at the Eastern Avenue Branch Library (6000 Eastern Ave Davenport) on Saturday, March 25 from 10-11am. Come to this one of a kind celebration of the new movie with games, crafts and more! You can also visit their Facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/683244511862248/. This is a free event for... Read More