Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast

Send us Fan MailOn this month's episode, your hosts discuss conservation work and legislation that protects birds in the Midwest and how the Putnam Museum and Science Center and the Davenport Public Library work to preserve what has been lost.

Send us Fan MailOn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss election-themed books to read this political season, as well as books to curl up with this fall in honor of Take a Hike Day. They also discuss future changes to the podcast and what to expect moving forward (hint: their name is Joe!).We want to hear from our listeners! Email us at [email protected] find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Upcoming programs:Adults: Dementia Friends - Tuesday, November 24th @ 6:30pm | Fairmount Tweens/Teens: Teen DIY: Shrinky Dinks - Monday, November 30th @ 3:30pm | Fairmount Kids: Turkey Note Workshop - Thursday, November 5th @ 2:30pm | Eastern & Thursday, November 12th @ 6:30pm | FairmountHelpful links from our discussion:Bestsellers Club - View a list of authors or book types, and The Library will put the newest books on hold for you—automatically! You can choose as many as you want.Memory Kits - Reminiscence therapy is an activity which promotes the sharing of memories and the telling of stories. Favorite Things products help people connect to one another through the reminiscence of their own favorite things. Whether one-on-one or in a group setting, the ability to share life experiences and advice with others enhances our sense of worth and general well-being.Interlibrary Loan - With your Davenport Public Library card, you can borrow books from some libraries in Illinois, including Moline, Rock Island, and East Moline. We also participate in SILO, which helps libraries all over Iowa share books. SILO has a big list of books from many libraries, and it helps people borrow books from other places.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 BlogBeanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

Send us Fan MailJoin your favorite hosts as they interview music experts and listen to our very own Chad Gooch, in this special live episode showcasing the history of music in the Quad Cities! 

Send us Fan MailOn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss horror novels, Banned Books Week, and interview Kathryn from our Special Collections department in honor of American Archives Month. We want to hear from our listeners! Email us at [email protected] find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Upcoming programs:Adults: 2026 Quad Cities Archives Fair: The Putnam Museum - Saturday, October 24th @ 1pm | Putnam Museum Tweens/Teens: Teen Creature Feature: Hocus Pocus (1993) – Saturday, October 24th @ 2pm | Main Kids: Haunted Doll Decoupage – Monday, October 26th @ 4pm | Eastern   Helpful links from our discussion:Teen Reading ChallengeQC Libraries' Teen Reading ChallengeThe Library's Social WorkerALA's Banned BooksLinkedInLearning Mometrix 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 BlogBeanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

Send us Fan MailOn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss Library Card Sign-Up Month, new books coming out this fall, and The Library's exciting Bookmark Design Contest! We want to hear from our listeners! Email us at [email protected] find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Upcoming programs:Adults: Adult Ambassador Board - Monday, September 21st @ 6pm | FairmountTweens/Teens: Scott Area Recycling Center Teen Tour - Monday, September 14th @ 2:30pm | Off-SiteKids: Play to Learn - Friday, September 11th @ 11am | Eastern   Helpful links from our discussion:Bookmark Design ContestFold3!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 BlogBeanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

Send us Fan MailOn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss how libraries and bookstores support one another by going right to the source--the owner of local Moline bookstore, The Atlas Collective!We want to hear from our listeners! Email us at [email protected] find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Upcoming programs:Adults: QC History Hop – Saturday, August 15th @ 10am | Offisite Tweens/Teens: Teen Silent Reading Party – Saturday, August 15th @ 3pm | Fairmount  Kids: End of Summer Bash – Saturday, August 22nd @ 10am | Vander Veer Helpful links from our discussion:Summer Reading ChallengeThe Atlas Collective BookstoreQCL Book ClubLibrary 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 BlogBeanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

Send us Fan MailOn this month's episode, Chris, Stephanie, and Brittany discuss war, artifacts, and archives throughout our nation's 250 years with a retired Rock Island Arsenal Historian! You will not want to miss this one!

Send us Fan MailOn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act becoming law by sharing their favorite Disability Pride Month reads. They also showcase their graphic novel recommendations in celebration of Graphic Novels in Libraries Month. We want to hear from our listeners! Email us at [email protected] find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Upcoming programs:Adults: Artifacts and Archives Live! - Thursday, July 23rd @ 5pm | Putnam Museum and Science Center Tweens/Teens: Teen DIY: Seed Paper – Saturday, July 18th @ 2pm | FairmountKids: Nahant Marsh Presents Snake Science – Thursday, July 16th @ 11am | EasternHelpful links from our discussion:Summer Reading ChallengeFreegal MusicLibrary 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 BlogBeanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

Send us Fan MailOn this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie discuss summer reading--both their own goals and The Library's Summer Reading Challenge. They also deep dive into LGBTQ+ Pride reads and all of the programs we have planned for this summer!We want to hear from our listeners! Email us at [email protected] find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!Upcoming programs:Adults: Designing the QC: Untold and Unusual Stories Part 1 - Monday, June 15th @ 6:30pm | MainTweens/Teens: Pride Storytelling Night - Thursday, June 11th @ 6pm | EasternKids: Garden Party - Saturday, June 20th @ 10am | FairmountHelpful links from our discussion:Upcoming Pride ProgramsPride Storytelling NightRead with Pride Book ClubPride Party at Bass Street LandingDavid R. Collins Writers ConferenceSummer Reading ChallengeLibrary 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 BlogBeanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!2026 Online Reading Challenge: Know Your History

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, the hosts discuss the many train bridges in the Quad Cities, a boat determined to be their downfall, and how a beloved president had his name on court proceedings.