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In this months episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie interview our newest Information Services librarian and the Midwest Writing Center's Sarah Elgatian about their upcoming Banned Book Read-In on September 24th. Banned Books Week will occur at the end of September, so tune in to hear our librarians discuss the top challenged books of 2023.
Some upcoming programs:
Adults: Voter Registration - Tuesday, Sept. 17th | All 3 Branches
Tweens/Teens: Fantasy Maps - Monday, Sept. 16th @ 1pm | Main
Kids: Dog Man Party - Sept. 21st @ 2pm | Eastern
Additional events:
Banned Books Read-In
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 @ 5:30-7:30pm
Watts-Midtown Community Room at the Watts-Midtown Branch of the Rock Island Library
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Helpful links from our discussion:
Video Games LibGuide - The Library's Video Game collection guide
Mango Languages
LinkedIn Learning
ALA's Banned Book Week - 2024 theme is "Freed Between the Lines"
Threadless Store - Buy custom designed Library Merch
LULAC - Council 10, Davenport, Iowa
Library Links:
Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.
Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!
Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!
Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!
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In this month's episode, Beth, Stephanie, and Brittany join the excitement surrounding the newly released Inside Out 2 movie. They assign all of the different emotions to book titles: Joy, disgust, eenui- you name it. They've got a book for all the emotions, good and bad!
Some upcoming programs:
Adults: Vander Veer Follow Your Roots: A Walk through the Park - Aug. 10th @ 11-1pm | Vander Veer Park
Tweens/Teens: Magic the Gathering - Aug. 8th & 22nd @ 3-4pm | Fairmount
Kids: Back to School Concert - Aug. 24th @ 2-3pm | Fairmount
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Helpful links from our discussion:
Gilda's Club (Cancer Support Community Iowa & NW Illinois)
Value Line database
FRIENDS of The Library
Library Links:
Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.
Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!
Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!
Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge!
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Brittany and Stephanie are joined by our new host, Beth! The three sat down with The Library's new Marketing Coordinator, Tessa, to discuss World Listening Day and their favorite audiobook narrations. July is also National Parks and Rec Month, so to celebrate, Brittany chatted with Becca Niles from Davenport Parks & Recreation about everything The Library and Parks has coming up this summer!
Some upcoming programs:
Adults: Know Your Tenant Rights - July 22nd @ 6-7pm | Main
Tweens/Teens: Teen Art Workshop with the Figge Art Museum - June 8th @ 2-3pm | Eastern
Kids: Collection Convention - July 20th @ 2-3pm | Eastern
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Helpful links from our discussion:
Clock, Inc: LGBT+ Community Center
Libby
Davenport Parks and Recreation
QC Beats
Freegal
Library Links:
Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.
Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!
Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!
Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge!
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Happy Pride Month! In this month's episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie talk LGBTQ+ books to get into this June, as well as all of the Summer Reading Challenge fun that The Library has prepared for June, July, and August. They also sat down with returning guest, Sarah Elgatian, from the Midwest Writing Center to discuss the David R. Collins Writers' Conference coming up on June 27th-29th at Augustana College.
Some upcoming programs:
Adults: Composting Workshop - June 10th @ 6-7pm | Main
Tweens/Teens: Teen Cringe Bingo - June 11th @ 5-6pm | Fairmount
Kids: Touch-a-Truck - June 22nd @ 10:30am-12pm | Eastern
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Helpful links from our discussion:
Summer Reading Challenge
Midwest Writing Center
David R. Collins Writers' Conference
Reading Recommendations
Library Links:
Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.
Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!
Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!
Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge!
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Join Brittany and Claire for a bonus episode with ALA President Emily Drabinski! They talk all things libraries and what to look forward to at the 2024 ALA Annual
Conference & Exhibition coming up on June 27 – July 2, 2024 in San Diego.
For more information about Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast, visit our LibGuide!
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In this month's episode, Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany prepare listeners for Asian American Heritage Month and Older Americans Month--both of which occur in May. They chat with guests Claire and Joe about Free Comic Book Day, which The Library is celebrating on Saturday, May 4th! They also sat down with our Technical Services supervisor, Merideth, to talk about their shared love of cozy mysteries. Enjoy!
Some upcoming programs:
Adults: The Journey to Mental Health - May 9th @ 6:30-8pm | Fairmount
Teens/Tweens: May the 4th Star Wars Celebration / Free Comic Book Day - May 4th @ 9:30-1pm | Eastern
Kids: OWLT & About - May 11th @ 8-1pm | Freight House Farmers' Market
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Helpful links from our discussion:
Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Reading Challenge: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The Library's Learning & Literacy Collection
Museum Passes (Community Experience Passes) at The Library
Library Links:
Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.
Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!
Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!
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In this month's episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie sat down with the Davenport Public Library director, Jeff Collins, and Board of Trustees President, Steve Imming, to discuss all the recent changes and achievements our library has made in the last year. The also spoke with Aubrey from Family Resources about Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the different support services offered at Family Resources. And as always, they talk books, books, and more books.
Some upcoming programs:
Adults: Plant Swap - April 20th @ 2-4pm | Eastern
Teens/Tweens: Teen DIY: Disco Ball Painting - April, 20th @ 1-3pm | Eastern
Kids: Kits Every Saturday - While Supplies Last! | All Locations
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Helpful links from our discussion:
Amani Community Resources - A Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Agency providing innovative culturally specific services to African Americans throughout the State of Iowa.
Family Resources - Social Services organization for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, human trafficking, homicide, and other violent crimes.
Seed Library - Open at our Main library, March - September 2024
Goodreads - Follow us on Goodreads!
Library Links:
The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library
Simply Held - Choose any author, celebrity pick, fiction pick, and/or nonfiction pick and The Library will put the latest title on hold for you automatically!
Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.
Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!
Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!
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In this month's episode, Stephanie and Michelle are joined by Family Resource's Iowa Domestic Abuse Advocate, Sydney, as well as our own social worker Quinn, to discuss resources for young people facing violence in their relationships. Our librarians also discuss dragon books (for all the Fourth Wing fans!), and interview one of our Special Collections Librarians about outstanding women in Davenport history.
Some upcoming programs:
Adults: Publishing Workshop Series with the Midwest Writing Center - March 6th @ 6-7:30pm | Fairmount
Tweens: Tween Pop Tasting Challenge - March 11th @ 1-2pm | Main
Kids: National Puppy Day Storytime & Craft - March 23rd @ 10-11am | Fairmount
Helpful links from our discussion:
Richardson-Sloane Special Collections - Sign up for weekly blog posts from Special Collections and learn more about local Davenport history
Family Resources
Library Links:
Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.
Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!
Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
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In this episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie chat with social worker Aaron Shivers from Oak Street Health and talk about Groundhog Day Books!
Some upcoming programs:
Davenport Black Voices: A Worthy Story – February 22nd @ 6 – 7pm | Fairmount
Teen DIY: Faux Neon Sign – February 17th @ 11 – 12pm | Main
Palentine’s Party – February 13th @ 4 – 5pm | Fairmount
Helpful links from our discussion:
Oak St. Health (Davenport, IA)
Kanopy
QC Beats
Black History Month Reading Challenge
Library Links:
Simply Held - Choose any author, celebrity pick, fiction pick, and/or nonfiction pick and The Library will put the latest title on hold for you automatically! Select as many as you want. Questions? Give us a call: (563) 326-7832
Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.
Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!
Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In Libguide!
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Join Brittany and Stephanie for a special bonus episode as they sit down and talk with ALA President Emily Drabinski about LibLearnX, books, and the amazing things Libraries are doing!
The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.