Kids Craft Series

Calling all crafty kids! Come hang out and learn to make something new! Best suited to kids 7 , registration is required.

Story Room, Eastern

See YA Book Club

Join our adult book club with a teen book twist. See why so many teen books are being turned into movies and are taking over the best seller lists.Registration is not required. Books are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Eastern Avenue library. We meet......More

Join our adult book club with a teen book twist. See why so many teen books are being turned into movies and are taking over the best seller lists.Registration is not required. Books are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Eastern Avenue library. We meet the first Wednesday of the month at Eastern at 6:30pm. Stop by the service desk for more information.Wednesday March 4th session will be meeting in the Story Room.January 7 - She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh TranFebruary 4 - Better than the Movies by Lynn PainterMarch 4 - The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba HigueraApril 1 - Looking for Smoke by KA CobellMay 6 - If You Could See the Sun by Ann LiangJune 3 - Shut Up, This is Serious by Carolina Ixta

Meeting Room B, Eastern

Lapsit Storytime

A special storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups. Emphasis will be on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories. If your child is already on the move, check out our Walkers & Wigglers Storytime instead.

Story Room, Eastern

Baby Playgroup

Babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization and play. Immediately following Lapsit Storytime, we’ll provide age-appropriate toys and a space to hang out.

Story Room, Eastern

Monster Society Presents: Unicorns

The Monster Society is an elite secret group whose goal is to educate about the things that go bump in the night. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to first learn about a monster and then execute a craft pertaining to said monster. As always, should you o......More

The Monster Society is an elite secret group whose goal is to educate about the things that go bump in the night. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to first learn about a monster and then execute a craft pertaining to said monster. As always, should you or any of your fellow Society members be caught, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions.​This program is designed for patrons 8 to 12. This month's monsters are Unicorns.

Story Room, Eastern

Walkers & Wigglers Storytime

Come dance your wiggles out! We’ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years.

Story Room, Eastern

Toddler Playgroup

Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1 to 4 years and their grown-ups.

Story Room, Eastern

Afternoon Block Party

Stack ‘em up! Join us Tuesday afternoons in February for building block fun. Each week we’ll provide a different type of block for participants to build and create with. Work cooperatively or alone. This program is for 3-5 year olds.

Story Room, Eastern

Rock Island Arsenal Series: American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of our nation

This lecture series is commemorating the American Revolution on the 250th anniversary of our nation. All talks in this series are presented by a member of Army Sustainment Command's Office of the Historian, based on the Arsenal.This program is suitable for adults and te......More

This lecture series is commemorating the American Revolution on the 250th anniversary of our nation. All talks in this series are presented by a member of Army Sustainment Command's Office of the Historian, based on the Arsenal.This program is suitable for adults and teens. Registration is not required.This program is jointly hosted by the Davenport Public Library and the Rock Island Public Library. If you are unable to attend the Davenport Public Library's session, another session will be offered earlier in the day at 2:00 PM at Rock Island Public Library.The 2026 dates are February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, July 8, August 12, September 9, and October 14. This program takes place on the second Wednesday of the month at 6p at the Eastern Avenue Branch of the Davenport Public Library. No meeting in January, June, November or December.American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of our nation.11 February 2026. America & Colonialism. This discusses the early foundation of the European settlement of North America and their interactions with the Native Americans as well as conflicts between European powers.11 March 2026. The French-Indian War. This month we will discuss the French and Indian War and the importance on the foundations of the future of the United States. The military experience that this provided to the British colonial militia would prove to be invaluable.8 April 2026. The Roots of the American Revolution and the enlightenment. This will discuss the early impacts upon the colonies by the British Government. Additionally, this will discuss how the enlightenment impacted the early decisions of the Continental Congress and the founding members of our Nation.13 May 2026. War for Freedom: First blood and major battles during the early part of the war. Highlighting an overview of major battles, the strategic alliances, especially with France and leadership of George Washington and the founding of the Continental Army.8 July 2026. Forging a Nation with the Declaration of Independence: Vision and Resolve. This will discuss the drafting and significance of the Declaration of Independence. Key philosophies of natural rights and self-governance and major contributors: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin. Also, how this impacted the Soldiers and the war.12 August 2026. The turning tide: how the war began to shift in the favor of the Americans and the conclusion of hostilities. This will discuss the later portion of the war as well as the conclusion of the military conflict.9 September 2026. Forging a Nation the foundation of the new nation. This will discuss the Constitutional Convention, the writing of the bill of rights and the protections of our key rights as Americans.14 October 2026. Setting the Standard and a rocky start. This will discuss Washington’s presidency and the early rocky start to the nation.

Meeting Room B, Eastern

Lapsit Storytime

A special storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups. Emphasis will be on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories. If your child is already on the move, check out our Walkers & Wigglers Storytime instead.

Story Room, Eastern

Baby Playgroup

Babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization and play. Immediately following Lapsit Storytime, we’ll provide age-appropriate toys and a space to hang out.

Story Room, Eastern

Pokémon Club

Are you new at the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Do you already have a deck and are ready to learn more? Pokémon Club is an opportunity for Pokémon enthusiasts (ages 6-12) to battle, share, and play with each other. We’ll also discuss how to build and care for your collect......More

Are you new at the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Do you already have a deck and are ready to learn more? Pokémon Club is an opportunity for Pokémon enthusiasts (ages 6-12) to battle, share, and play with each other. We’ll also discuss how to build and care for your collection. Join us the second Saturday of every month to learn and to play Pokémon!

Story Room, Eastern

Works Cited

Discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere. Use your Davenport Public Library card number to access the linked article below.September 13, 2025 - The Day the Music Died. Atlantic Monthly, 335(6), 46–59.October 11, 2025November 8,......More

Discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable coffee shop atmosphere. Use your Davenport Public Library card number to access the linked article below.September 13, 2025 - The Day the Music Died. Atlantic Monthly, 335(6), 46–59.October 11, 2025November 8, 2025December 6, 2025January 3, 2026February 14, 2026

Meeting Room B, Eastern