Community Calendar

Slow Art & Yin Yoga at the Figge
Instructor: Becky Nakashima Brooke

Age Range: Adult

Skill Level: All skill levels

Class Description:

Join us in observing a piece of art for few minutes, followed by meditative yin yoga practice led by Becky Nakashima Brooke. The class will end with savasana, with warm stones and eye masks offered during this time.

Slow art is the practice of spending more time observing art. The average person spends 8-30 seconds observing a piece of art. Slow art will allow you more time to connect with the art. The piece of art will be chosen for the class to view. Yin yoga is the practice of using seated and lying down poses to target the connective tissues around the joints, tendons, and fascia. We linger in the poses anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes. Reiki is offered during the poses for deeper relaxation. The time will be kept by Becky, but each of the students will have the freedom to adjust when needed. This practice is beneficial for all levels.

Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Caregiving can be stressful—physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you care for a loved one at home or in a care facility, nearby or far away, your role is important. You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others.

Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society and the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center of the Davenport Public Library invite you to their monthly meeting.

We invite you to learn about Davenport School Museum with us. The Davenport School Museum is that it serves as a “resource for the learning and preservation of the history of the Davenport Community Schools District through the acquisition of historical and culturally significant objects and records”. The museum has records dating back to 1858 when the district was created. Visitors can do genealogy research, research alumni and staff, and look at school curriculum materials. Artifacts available are sports memorabilia, Pre-World War I German teaching materials, World’s Fair books, silver Kuhnen Medals given to outstanding students, yearbooks, newsletters, newspapers, and much more. Items from schools that have been torn down have been rescued and are on display. Glass cases throughout the lobby and the upper floors display many of their treasures.

The museum is located at 1702 Main Street on the first floor of the J.B. Young Opportunity Center. Our hours are 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on Mondays and 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, open on most holidays other than the major ones. They invite you to visit this unique museum, one of only two school district museums in the country.

For more information about this institution, please visit their website: Davenport School Museum.

This program is scheduled to be held in person and virtually.

This program is suitable for adults and teens. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com.

Instructor: Becky Nakashima Brooke

Age Range: Adult

Skill Level: All skill levels

Class Description:

Join us in observing a piece of art for few minutes, followed by meditative yin yoga practice led by Becky Nakashima Brooke. The class will end with savasana, with warm stones and eye masks offered during this time.

Slow art is the practice of spending more time observing art. The average person spends 8-30 seconds observing a piece of art. Slow art will allow you more time to connect with the art. The piece of art will be chosen for the class to view. Yin yoga is the practice of using seated and lying down poses to target the connective tissues around the joints, tendons, and fascia. We linger in the poses anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes. Reiki is offered during the poses for deeper relaxation. The time will be kept by Becky, but each of the students will have the freedom to adjust when needed. This practice is beneficial for all levels.

Instructor: Becky Nakashima Brooke

Age Range: Adult

Skill Level: All skill levels

Class Description: Join us in the Figge lobby to practice traditional yoga intertwined with qigong. Build stability, balance, and strength through mindful movement. Enjoy a blend of yoga and qigong for an hour in a quiet atmosphere in the heart of downtown Davenport. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early to make yourself comfortable.

An after-school club for girls in 3rd-8th grade who are interested in learning to code. The club is for beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. Registration is required.

We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.

We invite you to join us for our monthly Genealogy Lunch and Learn, where we delve deeper into family history topics. Each month, we will explore a variety of topics to give you additional tools to find your ancestors.

This month, we are learning about the value of digital copies in genealogy research. How to preserve your ancestor’s treasures, particularly your photographs. View/review your options for preserving paper artifacts or photos, including making digital copies – the good, the bad, and the ugly pitfalls.

Please bring your own lunch. Water and dessert will be provided.

This program is suitable for adults and teens. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com.

Experienced figure models, a great space, and a wonderful community. Join us for open figure drawing sessions. Nude models. Must be 18+. No instruction is provided. Drop-ins are welcome! $15/session

Slow Art & Yin Yoga at the Figge
Instructor: Becky Nakashima Brooke

Age Range: Adult

Skill Level: All skill levels

Class Description:

Join us in observing a piece of art for few minutes, followed by meditative yin yoga practice led by Becky Nakashima Brooke. The class will end with savasana, with warm stones and eye masks offered during this time.

Slow art is the practice of spending more time observing art. The average person spends 8-30 seconds observing a piece of art. Slow art will allow you more time to connect with the art. The piece of art will be chosen for the class to view. Yin yoga is the practice of using seated and lying down poses to target the connective tissues around the joints, tendons, and fascia. We linger in the poses anywhere from 1 to 5 minutes. Reiki is offered during the poses for deeper relaxation. The time will be kept by Becky, but each of the students will have the freedom to adjust when needed. This practice is beneficial for all levels.

Feeling stretched in your role as a caregiver? Caregiving can be stressful—physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you care for a loved one at home or in a care facility, nearby or far away, your role is important. You will learn ways to take care of yourself, reduce stress, improve your caregiving confidence, and establish balance in your life as you care for others.