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Use the library and your TV for a workout!

- Beth Leave a comment

Watching videos doesn’t automatically make you a couch potato. If your New Year’s resolution is to work on your health and fitness, the Davenport Public Library has some options that may inspire you to start a new routine in your living room, off of your couch.

On DVD, an Afro-Caribbean Step routine is available on Debra Bono Dance Explosion! From the publisher: As a dancer, Debra kept the Afro-Caribbean choreography in mind and you’ll feel at home on the floor or on the step. Enjoy! Contains an 8-minute warm-up, a full 46-minute step workout, a 5-minute conditioning segment, and a 5-minute cool down.

 

If high-intensity interval training is more your style, try 30 Minutes to Fitness on DVD. From the publisher: This  is an interval workout that is designed to burn fat, increase muscle definition and improve overall fitness level. The four different workout principals include low impact cardio, boxing, bodyweight exercises, and compound moves.

 

As Richard says: “SWEATIN’ TO THE OLDIES is the original, and it’s still the best way to get your heart pounding and your blood pumping! Sing along to these great songs as you sweat your way to a healthier and happier you. Now let’s work out!! — xoxo Richard Simmons”

Our video streaming service Kanopy is packed with fitness crazes of yore. Richard Simmons passed away in July of 2024, but his enthusiasm for fitness can be seen in Richard Simmons: Sweatin’ to the Oldies, Vol. 1-4.

Jane Fonda’s 1980s workout videos are remastered and available on Kanopy for streaming.

Another classic on Kanopy is 1982’s Jane Fonda’s Original Workout. From the publisher: This is the program that started it all and became the top VHS tape of all time. This program will give you total body aerobic, strength, and flexibility workout, while building and maintaining cardiovascular health. Three more remastered workouts round out Joan Fonda’s offerings on Kanopy.

Library Card Design Contest

- Stephanie Leave a comment

Calling all artists! We want you to submit your designs for our very first Library Card Design Contest! The Davenport Public Library seeks art for Limited Edition Library Cards launching in April during National Library Week. If you are interested, visit any Davenport Public Library location or download the PDF off the events page on our website. Please be sure to read the rules carefully on the form before submitting artwork.

The Library is looking for artists of all ages, but we ask that the submissions come from Davenport residents. The contest is for artists of all ages to design a library card featuring some aspect of The Library, literacy, or reflect what The Library means to them. The artwork must include the Davenport Public Library logo. Entries must include a completed and signed release form. The contest will take place from September 6th to October 10th. Completed designs and release forms must be returned to any Davenport Public Library Branch by October 10th.

There are three categories: Youth (0-11), Teens (11-19) and Adults (19+). The selection process will include representatives from The Library to select top designs in each of the categories and then patrons will have a chance to vote for their favorites in each category. The special edition Library Cards will be released during National Library Week in April and will be available while supplies last!