Join Naturalist Becky Baugh from the Wapsi River Center on Tuesday, December 8th at 1:00 pm to learn about many wild edibles in your neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. You will learn about five wild edibles available this season. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7268346 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... Read More

Join the members and guests of the Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society in learning about trends, techniques, and anything related to family history. On Monday, December 7th at 6:30 pm, Anne Thomas will present websites, libraries, historical societies, and other sources for finding newspaper articles about your ancestors. This presentation will be posted on The Library’s YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/Be399zjilcs. 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... Read More

Join us for a discussion on safe medication practices on Monday, December 7th at 1:00 pm. Learn about the importance of following the directions for both prescription and over-the-counter medications. We will talk about disposing of medications safely, storing medicines properly, keeping track of medications, and avoiding the misuse of medication. Information will also be provided on what questions you should ask your doctor, pharmacist, and insurance providers. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7282957 Keep up with... Read More

Due to mechanical issues, the Davenport Public Library’s OWL’s WiFi stops have been cancelled for Tuesday, December 1st through Saturday, December 5th. This includes the following stops: December 1st at 1:30 pm – Goose Creek Park December 1st at 4:00 pm – Davenport West YMCA December 2nd at 1:30 pm – Sunderbruch Park December 2nd at 3:00 pm – Emeis Park December 3rd at 1:30 pm – Eastern Ave. Park December 3rd at 3:00 pm – Slattery Park December 5th at 9:00 am – Sunderbruch Park December 5th at 10:30 – Emeis Park December 5th at 1:30 pm – Truman Elementary December... Read More

Davenport Public Library is hosting a program on how to use Google Calendar and Gmail to share important dates, reminders, and events with others. Sharing schedules helps you become a better communicator. Effective communication defines expectations, improves teamwork, and builds trust. This program will be presented virtually on Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:30 pm 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. Communicate with Calendar and Gmail Wed, Dec 2, 2020 6:30 PM – 7:30... 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

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

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

Just because school is out, that doesn’t mean the fun and learning has to end! Throughout the month of July, the Davenport Public Library will be hosting Fairytale STEM on Facebook Live. The fun kicks off this Thursday Jul 2 from 2 – 2:30 p.m. and will continue every Thursday afternoon throughout the month of July. Every week, the DPL will read a different fairytale and then help your child(ren) complete a related STEM project on Facebook live. Supplies will be provided and can be picked up at the Eastern Avenue Branch Library (6000 Eastern Ave. Davenport). This program is best suited for children... Read More

Do you love D&D but are social distancing? Join the Davenport Public Library for a virtual game in a closed online environment! All participants will need an invitation and password to enter and play and Library staff will be present at each meeting. More details will be provided via email after registration. For teens and tweens who have played D&D before, or who want to learn. Virtual D&D – Dragon of Icespire Peak Wednesdays in April & May 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Register here: bit.ly/dpl-icespire   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out... Read More