Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast

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Join your favorite hosts as they interview music experts and listen to our very own Chad Gooch, in this special live episode showcasing the history of music in the Quad Cities! 

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On this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss horror novels, Banned Books Week, and interview Kathryn from our Special Collections department in honor of American Archives Month. 

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To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!

Upcoming programs:

Adults: 2026 Quad Cities Archives Fair: The Putnam Museum - Saturday, October 24th @ 1pm | Putnam Museum 

Tweens/Teens: Teen Creature Feature: Hocus Pocus (1993) – Saturday, October 24th @ 2pm | Main 

Kids: Haunted Doll Decoupage – Monday, October 26th @ 4pm | Eastern   

Helpful links from our discussion:

Teen Reading Challenge

QC Libraries' Teen Reading Challenge

The Library's Social Worker

ALA's Banned Books

LinkedInLearning 

Mometrix 

Library Links:

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!

Info Cafe: The Library's Reference Blog

Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!

2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

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On this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss Library Card Sign-Up Month, new books coming out this fall, and The Library's exciting Bookmark Design Contest! 

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To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!

Upcoming programs:

Adults: Adult Ambassador Board - Monday, September 21st @ 6pm | Fairmount

Tweens/Teens: Scott Area Recycling Center Teen Tour - Monday, September 14th @ 2:30pm | Off-Site

Kids: Play to Learn - Friday, September 11th @ 11am | Eastern   

Helpful links from our discussion:

Bookmark Design Contest

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Library Links:

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!

Info Cafe: The Library's Reference Blog

Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!

2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

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On this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss how libraries and bookstores support one another by going right to the source--the owner of local Moline bookstore, The Atlas Collective!

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To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!

Upcoming programs:

Adults: QC History Hop – Saturday, August 15th @ 10am | Offisite 

Tweens/Teens: Teen Silent Reading Party – Saturday, August 15th @ 3pm | Fairmount  

Kids: End of Summer Bash – Saturday, August 22nd @ 10am | Vander Veer 

Helpful links from our discussion:

Summer Reading Challenge

The Atlas Collective Bookstore

QCL Book Club

Library Links:

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!

Info Cafe: The Library's Reference Blog

Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!

2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

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On this month's episode, Chris, Stephanie, and Brittany discuss war, artifacts, and archives throughout our nation's 250 years with a retired Rock Island Arsenal Historian! You will not want to miss this one!

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On this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act becoming law by sharing their favorite Disability Pride Month reads. They also showcase their graphic novel recommendations in celebration of Graphic Novels in Libraries Month. 

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To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!

Upcoming programs:

Adults: Artifacts and Archives Live! - Thursday, July 23rd @ 5pm | Putnam Museum and Science Center 

Tweens/Teens: Teen DIY: Seed Paper – Saturday, July 18th @ 2pm | Fairmount

Kids: Nahant Marsh Presents Snake Science – Thursday, July 16th @ 11am | Eastern

Helpful links from our discussion:

Summer Reading Challenge

Freegal Music

Library Links:

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!

Info Cafe: The Library's Reference Blog

Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!

2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

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On this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss summer reading--both their own goals and The Library's Summer Reading Challenge. They also deep dive into LGBTQ+ Pride reads and all of the programs we have planned for this summer!

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To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!

Upcoming programs:

Adults: Designing the QC: Untold and Unusual Stories Part 1 - Monday, June 15th @ 6:30pm | Main

Tweens/Teens: Pride Storytelling Night - Thursday, June 11th @ 6pm | Eastern

Kids: Garden Party - Saturday, June 20th @ 10am | Fairmount

Helpful links from our discussion:

Upcoming Pride Programs

• Pride Storytelling Night
• Read with Pride Book Club
• Pride Party at Bass Street Landing

David R. Collins Writers Conference

Summer Reading Challenge

Library Links:

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!

Info Cafe: The Library's Reference Blog

Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!

2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the many train bridges in the Quad Cities, a boat determined to be their downfall, and how a beloved president had his name on court proceedings.

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On this month's episode, Sarah from the Midwest Writing Center returns to share some exciting opportunities coming this summer. Your hosts also get bookish with some cozy mysteries, and they share their tips and tricks for planning a bookish vacation!

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To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!

Upcoming programs:

ALL AGES: Summer Reading Kick Off: Bubblepalooza! - Saturday, May 30th @ 10:00am | Eastern

Adults: The Real Cowboys that America Tried to Erase - Tuesday, May 26th @ 6:30pm | Fairmount

Tweens/Teens: Teen Book + Club: The Blood Years by Elana K. Arnold - Saturday, May 9th @ 2:00pm | Eastern

Kids: Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club - Tuesday, May 26th @ 5:30pm | Eastern

Helpful links from our discussion:

Young Emerging Writers Internship (Midwest Writing Center)

Artifacts & Archives Podcast

QC Beats 

Interlibrary Loan

Library Links:

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!

Info Cafe: The Library's Reference Blog

Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!

2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

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On this month's episode, we discuss the 2026 Audie Award winners, try our best to mislead you with poorly worded book reviews, and equate April showers with tears as we discuss books that made us cry.

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To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!

Upcoming programs:

Adults: Social Security, Retirement Income, & Tax Planning Basics: Part II -Thursday, April 30th @ 6:30pm | Fairmount

Teens/Tweens: Teen DIY: Clay Leaf Dish - Friday, April 17th @ 3:30 | Main

Kids: Davenport Junior Theater Workshop - Wednesday, April 8th @ 4:30 | Eastern

Helpful links from our discussion:

2026 Audie Awards

National Library Week
(April 19-25, 2026)

Libby & Bridges

Library Links:

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!

Info Cafe: The Library's Reference Blog

Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!

2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History