Join Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, and the Army Sustainment Command History Office on Wednesday, March 10th at 6:00 pm in exploring the history of World War I through a discussion of the United States mobilization and training for the war. Delve deeper into First World War history by learning about Quad Cities and Rock Island Arsenal historical ties. This program is scheduled to be held virtually. More information will be posted closer to the program date here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7315863 Keep up with our virtual... Read More

The Davenport Public Library and the Rock Island Public Library are excited to announce a virtual visit with award-winning young adult author, Tiffany D. Jackson on Tuesday, March 9th! We are happy to welcome her into the classrooms and home-learning spaces of students on both sides of the Mississippi River. If any teen (ages 11-19) is interested in attending the Tiffany D. Jackson virtual author visit and does not attend a school that currently has a partnership with the Davenport or Rock Island Public Library, please contact Amber Carlson at acarlson@davenportlibrary.com for information. Ms.... Read More

Join us Friday, March 5th at 2:30 pm to explore and learn about the curious world of archives and manuscripts at the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. March’s topic will cover collections with strengths pertaining to Iowa History Month and Women’s History Month. We will discuss the people and organizations that have created these collections and what makes up these collections. 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 how to join is... Read More

It can be overwhelming and emotional dealing with accumulated papers, mementos, and general household items in times of transition. Lean on Me is a certified senior move manager and organizing coach in the Quad Cities and Chicago. Join us Saturday, March 6th at 2:00 pm on Zoom for this virtual presentation and hear their downsizing/rightsizing solutions one step at a time. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7513129 Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual. This... Read More

What does the re-legalization of industrial hemp mean for Iowa? How is it grown? Can it compete with corn or replace single-use plastics? Eastern Iowa Community College now has a degree program in industrial hemp production. Join our Zoom presentation on Thursday, March 4th at 6:00 pm with instructor Shane Mairet to learn more about the fascinating possibilities. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7426946 Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual. This... Read More

The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar series presented by members of the Hoover Family! Three of Herbert’s great-grandchildren will each present a special program. The first will be presented by Margaret Hoover on Thursday, February 25th at 6:00 pm on Zoom who will discuss ‘Behind the Scenes at Firing Line,’ detailing how she was able to reboot the series and pull in amazing guests to interview. Registration is required to receive the Zoom meeting details: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/7484201 This... Read More

Join us for the whole year in celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Iowa by discussing books relating to Iowa history. We will be starting off the conversation with each of the four books selected by the State Historical Society of Iowa’s Iowa History Book Club. We will be offering a local perspective on these topics with the help of the staff of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. On Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:30 pm, we will be discussing “Iowa: The Middle Land” by Dorothy Schwieder. Books are available through the Rivershare Library Catalog. Registration is not required.... Read More

It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. FUN10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local... Read More

Join Teen Librarian Amber and NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Monday, February 22nd at 6:30 pm for an online presentation designed for middle and high school students that includes warning signs, facts and statistics, and how to get help for themselves or a friend. Research has shown that NAMI’s “Ending the Silence for Students” is effective in changing middle and high school students’ knowledge and attitudes toward mental health conditions and toward seeking help. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: http://bit.ly/dpl-endingthesilence Keep... Read More

In today’s business climate, it’s more important than ever to have a professional website.  Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals on Wednesday, February 24 at 6:30 pm. Whether you’re launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help. This program will be presented virtually 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. Make Your Website Work for You Wed, Feb 24, 2021 6:30 PM –... Read More