Jun 21 Saturday
Come check out the collection of collections at our Collection Convention! See what kind of interesting things people in our community collect, browse their collections, and find out more about their favorite things. Table after table packed with curiosities. Pokemon cards? Stamps? Dragons? Who knows what wonders you'll encounter at the Collection Convention? All ages welcome.
Interested in sharing your collection? Book a table here.
Jun 23 Monday
Beat the summer heat with a movie and popcorn! This week's movie will be Wicked (PG) and all ages are welcome!
Teens (ages 11-19) are invited to join Ms. Amber for a simple tutorial where attendees will learn how to quill flower shapes or Among Us characters (or both!). These will then be glued onto an origami keepsake box. Registration required.
Davenport Public Library is excited to announce that Library in the Park will be resuming again this summer!! Join us Monday afternoons from 2pm-4pm at Emeis Park (4500 W Locust St) to enjoy a storytime at 2pm, activities, checking out materials, placing holds, getting a library card and so much more! A special thank you goes out to the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department and Community and Economic Development for such a wonderful partnership!
**Please note, this is an outdoor and offsite event, bring plenty of water and sunscreen. If there is extreme weather, this event may be subject to cancellation. Please check our website and social media for updates.
Discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere. Use your Davenport Library card number to access the linked article below.
June 23, 2025 6:30PM - Will The Humanities Survive Artificial Intelligence?
July 21, 2025 6:30PM
August 18, 2025 6:30PM
September 13, 2025 10AM
October 11, 2025 10AM
November 8, 2025 10AM
Jun 24 Tuesday
Davenport Public Library is excited to announce that Library in the Park will be resuming again this summer!! Join us Tuesday mornings from 10am-12pm at Sunderbruch Park (4675 Telegraph Rd) to enjoy a storytime at 10am, activities, checking out materials, placing holds, getting a library card and so much more! A special thank you goes out to the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department and Community and Economic Development for such a wonderful partnership!
Come dance your wiggles out! We'll sing songs,dance, and read fun stories. All ages welcome, best for ages 18 months to 4 years.
Jun 25 Wednesday
Come visit the OWL (Outreach Wheeled Library) during YouthFest brought you by our friends at Davenport Parks and Recreation! YouthFest is a yearly celebration held at Fejervary Learning Center and welcomes 30+ organizations from throughout the Quad Cities with one goal in mind, connecting young people to the resources they need. Come jump in a bounce house, pet a an animal at the petting zoo, play in the park, and learn about what this great region has to offer!
*This is an outdoor event and is subject to change due to weather, please visit check The Davenport Parks and Recreation social media pages should inclement weather arise.
Kids are invited to explore coding with hands-on coding toys and robots. This program is best suited for kids in 2nd - 5th grade. Registration is required.
Pop in anytime between 4:00pm and 6:00pm for gaming on the Switch, playing Roblox on a laptop, or trying to make one of our older gaming systems work (Miss Amber says “Good luck to you on that.”) Tabletop gaming and D&D campaigns also welcome. Teens only (ages 11-19) and all gaming is teen-led. Attendees are expected to share playing time and help other players when requested.