The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center invites you to begin your study of family history by attending a six-week class in person or virtually on Thursdays, September 2 through October 7, 2021, at 1:00 pm, either online via Zoom or in-person at Main (321 Main St.) Classes will be led by experienced genealogist Anne Thomas and Special Collections Library Assistant Karen O’Connor. Items on the Menu include recommendations for getting started, records to look for, places to look for resources, best practices for using the internet, how to keep your precious family collection safe once you... Read More

Party like it’s 1989!  Pop in Thursdays in September at 6:00 pm at Fairmount St. (3000 Fairmount St.) and post the best time/score each month on a classic game to take home QC bragging rights and a prize. We kick off our first month of NES @ Night with Konami’s “Contra.” 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

A book club for Littles (kids in 3rd through 5th grade) and their Bigs (adults or older siblings) to read a book together. On the first Thursday of the month beginning September 2nd through December 2nd at 6:30 pm at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave.) we will discuss the book and do some book-related crafts and activities. Registration is required at: https://bit.ly/dpl-biglittlebookclub. September’s book club selection is “Amal Unbound” by Aisha Saeed. Copies of the book can be picked up at the Service Desk at the Eastern Ave. Library. This event is FREE and open to the public. For... Read More

Encourage the love of reading with storytimes from August through September with the Davenport Library. Come to one or several – all are welcome! Mindfulness & Movement Storytime Mondays at 10:00 am | Fairmount (3000 N. Fairmount St.) August & September This brand-new outdoor storytime has everything to help you build a strong mind and body. Best for ages 2+. In case of inclement weather, storytime will be canceled. Dance Party Storytime Wednesdays at 10:00 am | Fairmount (3000 N. Fairmount St.) August & September Come outside and dance your wiggles out! All ages are welcome, but... Read More

Join us Friday, August 6th at 2:30 pm to explore and learn about the curious world of archives and manuscripts at the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. August’s topic is an overview of collections about the Mississippi Valley Fair and Fairgrounds. Uncover the history and the important role the Mississippi Valley Fair and Fairgrounds had in shaping the growth of Davenport and surrounding communities. This presentation is open to any interested in learning more about our archives and manuscript collections. This program will be held virtually using GoToMeeting. Information about... Read More

Learn to identify and protect yourself and your personal information from online scammers. On Wednesday, August 4th at 6:30 pm join us for a virtual workshop where you’ll learn about three real-life online scams and familiarize yourself with some of the techniques scammers commonly use to access sensitive information. We are offering this free program in conjunction with Grow with Google. Registration is required. Register here: https://bit.ly/dpl-protectyourself Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual. This... Read More

Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library invites you to their monthly meeting. On Monday, August 2nd at 6:30 pm the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center will present the resources the Swenson Center has, a beginner’s how-to for Swedish genealogy, and suggestions and tips on how to work with those materials. Those wishing to attend may attend the event in two ways: in-person or virtually. Please register for the event at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7808983 and indicate the way you want to view... Read More

The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Bookstore at the Eastern Ave. Library (6000 Eastern Ave.) will be holding a buy one get one free sale on Saturday, July 24th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Plus, all items at the Eastern Ave. Bookstore will be 50 cents and under that day only, with special items for sale including over 500 comic books at $1.00 each, or 20 for $10 and many beautiful book sets. For more information, visit the FRIEND’s website at http://friendsofdavenportlibrary.org/bookstore.php or call (563) 888-4824.  Read More

Davenport Public Library has crafts for every color of the spectrum! Each week at the Fairmount Library we’ll offer a craft corresponding to color; do one or do them all. Registration is required for each week at http://bit.ly/dpl-craftingbycolor. Best for ages 6+ Wednesday, July 14th at 12:00 pm: Green Pea Pod Clay Sculpture Wednesday, July 21st at 12:00 pm: Blue Bubble Wrap Painting Wednesday, July 28th at 12:00 pm: Violet Beaded Dragonflies When signing up, please indicate how many children will participate (make craft, etc.) and how many additional people will be present. Space is limited... Read More

Davenport Public Library has crafts for every color of the spectrum! Each week at the Fairmount Library we’ll offer a craft corresponding to color; do one or do them all. Registration is required for each week at http://bit.ly/dpl-craftingbycolor. Best for ages 6+ Wednesday, June 30th at 12:00 pm: Orange Hanging Paper Fish Wednesday, July 7th at 12:00 pm: Yellow Pineapple Planter Wednesday, July 14th at 12:00 pm: Green Pea Pod Clay Sculpture Wednesday, July 21st at 12:00 pm: Blue Bubble Wrap Painting Wednesday, July 28th at 12:00 pm: Violet Beaded Dragonflies When signing up, please indicate... Read More