Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast

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Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast

Each month, Librarians from the Davenport Public Library in Iowa will dive into a variety of topics and connect listeners to the many great resources the Library and City of Davenport have to offer. Listen in for book suggestions, interviews, and more!

  1. NOV 7

    33. Dinosaurs Are Taking Over The Library!

    Send us a textIn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie talk about all the upcoming fun The Library will be having this Dinovember (or November, for those averse to dinosaurs). We learn about the Library Business Assistance service from the librarian who started it all; our New Employee Spotlight shines on the Facility Services department; and your hosts celebrate National Author’s Day by sharing their to-go favorite writers! Some upcoming programs:Adults: We are Still Here...

    1h 52m

  2. OCT 9

    32. Quad City Museums, Fire Prevention Week, and Frugal Fun Day

    Send us a textIn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie interview, interview, interview! Sydney from Family Resources sits down with our librarians to offer information on Domestic Violence Month; Christina and Jess from the Putnam chat about the museum's collections; and Davenport Fire Department's Lt. Zach Soliz shares tips and tricks to prevent fires. Some upcoming programs:Adults: Quad Cities Archives Fair - Saturday, Oct. 26th @ 1pm | Credit Island Lodge Tweens/T...

    2h 16m

  3. SEP 3

    31. New Sci-Fi Reads, New Staff Interviews, and Banned Books Week 2024!

    Send us a textIn this months episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie interview our newest Information Services librarian and the Midwest Writing Center's Sarah Elgatian about their upcoming Banned Book Read-In on September 24th. Banned Books Week will occur at the end of September, so tune in to hear our librarians discuss the top challenged books of 2023. Some upcoming programs:Adults: Voter Registration - Tuesday, Sept. 17th | All 3 Branches Tweens/Teens: Fantasy Maps - Monday, Sept. 1...

    1h 36m

  4. AUG 1

    30. "Inside Out 2" Inspired Emotional Reads with Your Library!

    Send us a textIn this month's episode, Beth, Stephanie, and Brittany join the excitement surrounding the newly released Inside Out 2 movie. They assign all of the different emotions to book titles: Joy, disgust, eenui- you name it. They've got a book for all the emotions, good and bad! Some upcoming programs:Adults: Vander Veer Follow Your Roots: A Walk through the Park - Aug. 10th @ 11-1pm | Vander Veer ParkTweens/Teens: Magic the Gathering - Aug. 8th & 22nd @ 3-4pm | FairmountKids: Back...

    1h 28m

  5. JUL 8

    29. National Parks and Rec Month & Our Favorite Audiobooks!

    Send us a textBrittany and Stephanie are joined by our new host, Beth! The three sat down with The Library's new Marketing Coordinator, Tessa, to discuss World Listening Day and their favorite audiobook narrations. July is also National Parks and Rec Month, so to celebrate, Brittany chatted with Becca Niles from Davenport Parks & Recreation about everything The Library and Parks has coming up this summer!Some upcoming programs:Adults: Know Your Tenant Rights - July 22nd @ 6-7pm | Ma...

    1h 52m

  6. JUN 5

    28. Pride Month, Summer Reading & the David R. Collins Writers' Conference

    Send us a textHappy Pride Month! In this month's episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie talk LGBTQ+ books to get into this June, as well as all of the Summer Reading Challenge fun that The Library has prepared for June, July, and August. They also sat down with returning guest, Sarah Elgatian, from the Midwest Writing Center to discuss the David R. Collins Writers' Conference coming up on June 27th-29th at Augustana College. Some upcoming programs:Adults: Composting Workshop -...

    1h 17m

  7. MAY 23

    BONUS EPISODE: 2024 ALA Annual Conference with ALA President Emily Drabinski

    Send us a textJoin Brittany and Claire for a bonus episode with ALA President Emily Drabinski! They talk all things libraries and what to look forward to at the 2024 ALA AnnualConference & Exhibition coming up on June 27 – July 2, 2024 in San Diego. For more information about Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast, visit our LibGuide!

    30 min

  8. MAY 1

    27. Free Comic Book Day, AAPI Heritage Month, and Your Library

    Send us a textIn this month's episode, Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany prepare listeners for Asian American Heritage Month and Older Americans Month--both of which occur in May. They chat with guests Claire and Joe about Free Comic Book Day, which The Library is celebrating on Saturday, May 4th! They also sat down with our Technical Services supervisor, Merideth, to talk about their shared love of cozy mysteries. Enjoy! Some upcoming programs: Adults: The Journey to Mental Health...

    1h 31m
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Each month, Librarians from the Davenport Public Library in Iowa will dive into a variety of topics and connect listeners to the many great resources the Library and City of Davenport have to offer. Listen in for book suggestions, interviews, and more!

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