Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast

Send us a text On this last episode of the year, your hosts indulge in the annual Festivus, airing of grievances – book edition! They also give each other the gift of a reading recommendation, as well as share some of their favorite short reads for the shortest days of the year. To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide! Upcoming programs: Adults: Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center Grand Reopening Open House - Friday, December 12th @ ...

Send us a text On this month’s episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss: Dinovember, our new Library of Things, and all things puzzles. They also talk about what they recommend for cozy reading this fall season! To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide! Upcoming programs: Adults: Game and Puzzle Swap- Saturday, November 15th @ 3pm - Eastern Teens/Tweens: Teen Book + Club: The Way You Make Me Feel with Bonus Korean Snack Tasting - Saturday, Nov...

Send us a text Spooky season is upon us! Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie breakdown everything you need to know about the latest trends and tropes in the horror genre. And they share our own local ghost stories with The Library’s resident spooky storyteller, Amy from Special Collections! But first, Sarah from the Midwest Writing Center joins us to discuss banned books. Upcoming programs: Adults: Quad Cities Archives Fair - Saturday, October 18th @ Haunted Rock Island Roadhouse ...

Send us a text On this month’s episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss all that September has to offer. Not only is it back-to-school season, but it's also Library Card Sign-Up month! Tune in to hear our hosts interview some special guests and learn what all is coming up this fall at The Library. To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide! Upcoming programs: Adults: Beginning Genealogy Workshop - Thursday, September 11th @ Main Teens/Twe...

Send us a text On this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie beat the summer heat with their favorite books about dogs! They also prepare for the Perseid (per-se-id) Meteor Shower peaks on August 12 and August 13 with their favorite books that take place in outer space. And think you don’t like poetry? Maybe you do but celebrate Bad Poetry Day with your hosts anyway! To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide! Upcoming programs: Adults:...