The Davenport Public Library is launching a new technology program for people who need one-on-one computer help. “Computer Tutor” is designed to be a drop-in session where people can ask computer questions and gain one-on-one personalized attention. Library program coordinator, Angela Campbell, comments “Our reference staff often gets asked technology questions that require more than [...]

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Branch News: Through the windows http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/eastern/2010/06/25/through-the-windows/ # Less than 1/2 hour b4 Battle of the Bands starts. 5 AWESOME teen performances on the OUTSIDE stage. Food for sale, great music and fun! # Teen News: BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2NITE! http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/teens/2010/06/24/battle-of-the-bands-2nite/ # Teen News: Former Iowa Boy declares himself a California Dork http://bit.ly/bzZT9o # Teen [...]

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Music lovers of the Quad City Community!  Join local teens as they battle for music supremacy at the 5th Annual Teen Battle of the Bands!  Come cheer on your favorite band or individual beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24 at the Fairmount Branch Library.  The top three groups will take home cash and [...]

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Teen News: Don't Forgot: QC Anime-Zing this weekend! http://bit.ly/bOtZUQ # Teen News: Harry and the Potters on Daytrotter! http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/teens/2010/06/18/harry-and-the-potters-on-daytrotter/ # Teen News: Heyo! Read The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner for FREE online! http://bit.ly/c7fw94 # Branch News: Copper wall http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/eastern/2010/06/17/copper-wall/ # Special Collections: Yearbooks: Embarrassing or Awesome? http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/sc/?p=1775 # Branch News: The Roof http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/eastern/2010/06/16/the-roof/ [...]

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The Davenport Public Library is once again offering “Friday Films at Fairmount” throughout the summer. If you enjoy watching great musicals, eating free popcorn and drinking free lemonade, then you will love what we have in store for you at the Fairmount Branch Library every Friday, now through July 30, at 2:00 p.m. This year, [...]

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Each year, the Iowa Center for the Book chooses the “All Iowa Reads” selection which they encourage all Iowans to read and discuss. This year, the chosen book is Driftless, by Iowa author, David Rhodes. This book is unique in that it was written 33 years after its prequel, Rock Island Line. The Davenport Public [...]

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Branch News: Training http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/eastern/2010/06/11/training/ # Teen News: Special Summer Events for Teens http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/teens/2010/06/11/special-summer-events-for-teens/ # Special Collections: Once Upon a Fairy Night http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/sc/?p=1759 # Teen News: Weekly Summer Programs for Teens http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/teens/2010/06/10/weekly-summer-programs-for-teens/ # Teen News: Summer Reading Program: Make Waves @ Your Library http://bit.ly/bokdi0 # Branch News: Inside the Library http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/eastern/2010/06/09/inside-the-library-2/ # Kids News: From Water [...]

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Remember when “gaming” meant spinning a wheel or rolling dice to see how far to move your game piece? Although it may be hard to believe for some youngsters, there are actually games that do not require electricity. If these are the types of games you enjoy, come to Davenport Public Library’s “Family Game Day [...]

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