Neil Gaiman (author of the The Sandman graphic novels, American Gods, and The Graveyard Book) is a big fan of libraries. And let’s face it, we’re huge fans of Neil Gaiman! To celebrate, here are 12 short stories by Neil Gaiman which he “wrote in in three days of madness.” He goes on to explain, “Each one [...]

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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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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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Special Collections: When Opportunity Knocks . . . http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/sc/?p=1914 # Powered by Twitter Tools

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Teen News: Hope your Friday is filled with baby pandas! http://bit.ly/95iROW # Teen News: YAuthor Stalking Tuesday: YS Lee http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/teens/2010/08/10/yauthor-stalking-tuesday-ys-lee/ # Special Collections: Introducing Footnote! http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/sc/?p=1902 # Powered by Twitter Tools

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Teen News: Orange you glad it's Friday? http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/teens/2010/08/06/orange-you-glad-its-friday/ # Teen News: BRR: The Agency 1: A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee http://bit.ly/bCweGG # Teen News: YAuthor Stalking Tuesday: Lisi Harrison http://bit.ly/cpZ8h5 # Special Collections: Mississippi Valley Fairground Fashions: Then and . . . then http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/sc/?p=1893 # Powered by Twitter Tools

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Teen News: It's Friday. Dance your heart out. http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/teens/2010/07/30/its-friday-dance-your-heart-out/ # Teen News: YAuthor Stalking Tuesday: Christopher Paolini http://bit.ly/dirXYV # Branch News: Self-Checks http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/eastern/2010/07/27/self-checks/ # Branch News: Statistics http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/eastern/2010/07/26/statistics/ # Special Collections: Better Never than Late . . . http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/sc/?p=1874 # Teen News: Teen Summer Reading Finale: Beach Party! http://bit.ly/cfCVvB # Powered by Twitter Tools

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