Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast

Davenport Library Librarians
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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!

  1. FEB 10

    48. Hockey! Love! Hockey!

    Send a text On this month's episode, our former host visits to tell us about the best romance books coming out this season and joins us in a deep dive into the trends and tropes of the genre. We also discuss the phenomenon that has taken hold of the romance world (or maybe the world in general!) -- sports romances. We want to hear from our listeners! Email us at checked.in@davenportlibrary.com To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide! Upcoming programs: Adults: Trader Broes - Thursday, February 12th @ 6pm | Fairmount Teens/Tweens: Teen Advisory Board - Tuesday, February 10th @ 6:30pm | Fairmount  Kids: Preschool Fair - Saturday, February 28th @ 10am | Eastern Helpful links from our discussion: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten "Crash and Burn: Has Romantasy Peaked?" (Book Riot article) Threadless (The Library's Merch)  Library Links: Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library! Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today! Info Cafe: The Library's Reference Blog Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges! 2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

    1h 27m
  2. Artifacts & Archives Episode 1: Thomas Jefferson, the American Mastodon and Nation Building

    JAN 19

    Artifacts & Archives Episode 1: Thomas Jefferson, the American Mastodon and Nation Building

    Send a text In honor of the United States of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, The Putnam Museum and Science Center and the Davenport Public Library are teaming up to share how the Quad Cities fits into our nation's history!   Working through a timeline from our country’s founding to recent history, the podcast will feature artifacts from the Putnam Museum and archives from the Davenport Public Library’s Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. The podcast will use these to illustrate the fascinating and surprising stories of our community within the bigger picture of the nation.  Join us to hear about some of the most notable artifacts you can see at the Putnam Museum (and some that are protected behind locked doors) that connect Quad Citians to national milestones. Learn about the documents housed at the Davenport Public Library that tell the stories of these events, and the books you can check out to learn more about these subjects!

    36 min

  3. JAN 8

    47. 2026 Is Here: Let the Reading Resolutions Commence!

    Send a text On this month’s episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie look back on 2025 with their top titles of the year and what books they're looking forward to coming out in 2026. But first, they discuss their 2026 reading resolutions! We want to hear from our listeners! What are your reading goals for 2026? Email us at checked.in@davenportlibrary.com To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide! Upcoming programs: All Ages: Winter Reading Challenge 2026 Adults: Formal Wear Dropoff and Giveaway - Friday, January 30th & 31st | Fairmount Teens/Tweens: Teen Book + Club: Accountable by Dashka Slater - Wednesday, January 28th @ 6:30 | Fairmount  Kids: Cat Kid Comic Club - Tuesday, January 27th @ 4pm | Eastern  Helpful links from our discussion: 2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History 2026 Rock Island Arsenal Series - American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of Our Nation Adult Book Clubs Library of Things Library Links: Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library! Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today! Info Cafe: The Library's Reference Blog Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!

    1h 32m

  4. 12/17/2025

    46. Festivus for the Rest of Us (Library Edition!)

    Send 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 @ 1:30pm   Teens/Tweens: Teen Book + Club: Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis - Tuesday, December 30th @ 6:30pm | Eastern  Kids: Glow-ga - Monday, December 22 @ 1:00pm | Fairmount Library Links: Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library! Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today! Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges! 2025 Online Reading Challenge

    1h 24m

  5. 11/04/2025

    45. Let the Fall Coziness Commence!

    Send 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, November 15th @ 1pm - Eastern Kids: Kids Craft Series: Painted Tote Bag - Monday, November 24th @ 3:30pm -Fairmount  Helpful links from our discussion: Dinosaurs take over the Library! Library Links: Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library! Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today! Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges! 2025 Online Reading Challenge

    1h 50m

  6. 10/09/2025

    44. The Horrors of Halloween & Banned Books Week

    Send 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  Teens/Tweens: Teen Movie - Saturday, October 25th @ Eastern Kids: Monster Mash @ Main - Thursday, October 23rd @ Main   Helpful links from our discussion: Midwest Writing Center & Sarah Elgatian's contact: sarah.elagtian@mwcqc.org ALA's Banned Books Week 2025 QC Libraries' Teentober Contests | Art, Writing & Film Bestsellers Club Library Links: Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at The Library! Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today! Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges! 2025 Online Reading Challenge

    2h 16m

  7. 09/02/2025

    43. Back-to-School, QC Beats, and Library Card Sign-Up Month!

    Send 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/Tweens: Teen Anime Day - Saturday, September 13th @ The Figge Art Museum Kids: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony - Saturday, September 20th @ Fairmount  Helpful links from our discussion: Freegal QC Beats Mending Mondays Library Links: Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library! Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today! Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges! 2025 Online Reading Challenge

    1h 36m

  8. 08/01/2025

    42. Dog Books and Bad Poetry in Space!

    Send 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:  DJ Clinic – Thursday, August 28th @ Fairmount Teens/Tweens: Escape Room - Escape from the '90s - August 13th-16th @ Fairmount   Kids: Pokémon Club - Saturday, August 9th @ Eastern  Helpful links from our discussion: Summer Reading Challenge 2025 Discover Davenport Summer Kids Passes eBook Expansion & BRIDGES Library Links: Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library! Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today! Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges! 2025 Online Reading Challenge

    1h 38m
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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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