http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/pr "We've Got Connections" Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:23:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Are you a sports enthusiast who just can’t get enough? Do you wish there was a place that you could go to enjoy some food, meet some new sports fans, and be able to tell your spouse that you’re at the library or supporting your local government? Ok, maybe not ... http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/pr/2008/11/21/into-thin-air-book-discussion/ The Davenport Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 20 for in-service.  Both library locations will re-open on Friday, November 21 at 9:30 a.m.  The library website and databases will still be available during this time.  The library has in-service twice a year to better expand our capabilities of ... http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/pr/2008/11/17/davenport-library-closed-for-in-service-on-thursday-november-20/ The Davenport Public Library is currently compiling information for their 2008 annual report, covering the months of July 2007 through June 2008. The Library is seeing an increase in statistics from the previous year, with the Main Street Library seeing record usage in the total number of computer users. Library Director, ... http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/pr/2008/11/14/stats-high-for-main-street-library/ Join the Davenport Public Library – Fairmount Street (3000 N. Fairmount Street) on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Sit back and enjoy hand-picked award-winning foreign and domestic independent movies while eating some delicious popcorn. Following the movie there will be a short discussion for anyone that ... http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/pr/2008/11/12/obi-the-way-i-spent-the-end-of-the-world/ As part of our "Go Healthy" workshop series, the Davenport Public Library will be offering Yoga for kids.  On Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 PM, join us at the Davenport Public Library, Fairmount Street (3000 N. Fairmount Street) for a fun and educational experience.  Presented by instructors from the Davenport ... http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/pr/2008/11/10/kid-yoga-at-dpl/ Genesis VNA will be providing flu and pneumonia shots at the Fairmount Street Library on Friday, November 7, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. They will be back on Monday, November 24, from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Flu shots will cost $37, and pneumonia shots for $40 (cash or ... http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/pr/2008/11/05/flu-and-pneumonia-shots-available-at-fairmount-on-friday/ If you were not one of the over half-million voters who voted early in the state of Iowa (over 36,000 in Scott County), then Tuesday is your day!  Polls will be open from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM in Scott County.  To find out your polling location and to answer your ... http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/pr/2008/11/03/exercise-your-right-to-vote/ That's right, daylight savings time is over!  Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour before going to bed on Saturday night, November 1.  Take an extra hour to catch-up on some sleep, do some extra reading, study for the exam that you have on Monday, have some fun with ... http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/pr/2008/10/31/dont-forget-to-change-your-clocks/ What are your plans this halloween?  Do they involve trick-or-treating or maybe a parade?  What about the library?  Yes, what about the library?  Make sure that you make the Davenport Public Library one of your stops this halloween.  Employees at both Davenport Public Libraries will be wearing their finest halloween ... http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/pr/2008/10/29/spooky-halloween-activities-presented-by-the-davenport-public-library-theatre-club/ The Davenport Public Library is pleased to announce a new partnership with the African American Museum of Iowa. Davenport native, Tyla Cole, has joined the Museum as the new Eastern Iowa Coordinator, and will provide all of Eastern Iowa with great museum services and outreach. Tyla is stationed at Davenport ... http://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/pr/2008/10/27/celebrate-a-new-partnership-with-the-african-american-museum-of-iowa/