Did you receive an e-reader, tablet, or computer this holiday season or decide to buy one for yourself?  Are you considering purchasing one in 2012?  Then look no further to hear about one of the fastest-growing trends in America, e-books, and how to download them for free! How to download an e-book! from Davenport Public [...]

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Here is a reading by Whoopie Goldberg from one of Shel Silversteins books.    Why do you feel Silverstein’s books are banned or challenged? This video was provided by the American Library Association.

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According to local forecasts it is going to get hot and steamy over the next week. Get a head start so you don’t have to go out later. Stop by the library and get some books and movies, go home, crank up the air, and relax. You probably deserve it!

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If you are in a teen band, a teen soloist, or in a small group of teen musicians be sure to get your registration turned in at one of the Davenport libraries this week. There is a $20 registration fee, but the top band wins $100 and two more paid gigs worth $200 each! First [...]

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Kids of all ages, kickoff your summer fun at the Fairmount Branch Library (3000 N. Fairmount Street) with the Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival on Saturday, June 4 from noon to 4 p.m.!  Play games, win fun prizes, knock one of the teen volunteers into the dunk tank, and signup for the “One World, Many Stories” Summer Reading Program.  [...]

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2009.04.30 Chris Crutcher As part of Banned Books Week, we are replaying a podcast of a visit that Chris Crutcher made to the Davenport Public Library about a year and a half ago as part of “Super Author Week.”  Listen to what Chris has to say about “Fostering Free Speech and Open Discourse.”  After listening [...]

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First off, there are two exciting teen events scheduled for this afternoon and this evening.  At 3:00 is the ever popular “Get Your Game On!”  At this unique event, teens can play console games like the Wii and PS2, and challenge other teens to friendly competition. Think you’re the best Super Smash Bros. player in [...]

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You have probably heard about the Seasonal Flu, Bird Flu, Swine Flu (H1N1).  But, what should you do to help prevent the spread of the virus or even worse, catching it yourself?  According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), you should fight the flu with the 3 Cs.  Number one, COVER YOUR COUGH.  [...]

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