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QC Architecture: The Chicago Connection
Join the Scott County Historic Preservation Society (https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/history/historic-preservation-society) for their November meeting featuring Ellen Shapley, an Iowa native, architectural historian, and a former guide for the Chicago Architecture Center and the Architectural Heritage Center in Portland, OR. She will be … Continue reading
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Tagged Davenport (Iowa), Ellen Shapley, Moline (Illinois), Programs, Rock Island (Illinois)
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Davenport in the Digital Public Library of America
Would you like to explore the history of Davenport and Scott County but are unable to travel to our Special Collections Center to peruse our shelves and archives? With the dedicated work of the Digital Public Library of America and … Continue reading
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Tagged Davenport Public Library, Local History, Photographs, Resources
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In Memoriam: Mike Weir
Charles Michael “Mike” Weir was born December 8, 1947 in Ottumwa to Gerald and Catherine Roberts Weir. He was a 1966 graduate of Ottumwa High School. He married Janice Downing on December 31, 1970. Mike Weir was hired on January … Continue reading
Come Tarry A While: Special Collections on Display at All Three Locations!
The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections staff members designed four displays highlighting materials from its collection. Displays are scheduled to be at each library location throughout the year on a quarterly rotation. Each of the displays discussed below will be at that … Continue reading
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Tagged Davenport (Iowa), Davenport Public Library, displays, Local History, Resources
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Closed on Presidents Day
Sadly, no one we know has planned a “Martha Washington Party” as was held in February 1900 by Mrs. William Henry (Minnie) Wiese. We do hope your Presidents Day is a wonderful day. We look forward to seeing everyone when … Continue reading
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Tagged Library Closings, Minnie Wiese, Presidents Day, William Henry Wiese
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Happy Retirement, Karen!
Another happy and sad moment for the Davenport Public Library and especially the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. Karen O’Connor is retiring today, February 2nd, 2024 after 24 years and eight months of dedicated service. Karen started in Special Collections on … Continue reading
Melodies and Lyrics from the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center
Musical collections within the scope of a special collections department may sometimes seem like an afterthought or materials to round out a collection. In Davenport and the Quad Cities region, music was integral to many communities settling in this area. … Continue reading
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Tagged Davenport (Iowa), Local History, Music, Musicians, Programs, Resources
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Special Collections Closed Until Further Notice – Exciting events at our Eastern and Fairmount branches!
For the safety of our staff and patrons, the Davenport Public Library – Main Street Branch will be closed until further notice as the City of Davenport deals with the unexpected partial collapse of the Davenport Apartments located across the … Continue reading
Closed for Memorial Day, Open for New Hours
The Davenport Public Library will be closed on Memorial Day. Please join us in remembering those who gave their lives so that we could have the opportunity to live ours in freedom. We will open on Tuesday, May 30th—and remind … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil War Monuments, Davenport Public Library, Holidays, Library Hours, Memorial Day, Monuments, New Hours
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Happy Retirement, Ann Hetzler!
On Saturday, March 4, 2023, Information Services Librarian Ann Hetzler is retiring after more than 34 years at the Davenport Public Library. Ann began working at the Davenport Public Library on July 18, 1988. She had previously worked as a … Continue reading
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Tagged Annie Wittenmyer, Davenport Public Library, librarians, Library staff, Retirement
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