Your Next Mission Awaits - Davenport Public Library€¦ · Malavika Shrikhande Editors Lynn Palmer...

2019May-June

volume 8 | number 3

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Library Director

Amy Groskopf

Board of Trustees

Steve Imming President

Tom Engelmann Vice President

Sylvia Roba Secretary

Matt Casillas

Craig Cooper

Judie Lance

Amanda Motto

Maggie Motto

Malavika Shrikhande

Editors

Lynn Palmer Librarian

Brenda Ross Librarian

Bianca Sierra-Luebke Branch Supervisor

www.friendsofdavenportlibrary.org

Funding for explore is provided by:

The Library | FAIRMOUNT

3000 N. Fairmount Street

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The Library | EASTERN

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321 Main Street

Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pmTues 9:00 am - 8:00 pm*Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm*Thurs 9:00 am - 8:00 pm*Fri 9:00 am - 5:30 pmSat 9:00 am - 5:30 pmSun CLOSED

*Special Collections closes at 5:30 pm

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Library Personnel UpdatesWelcome to Our New EmployeesEmily Simpao, Youth Services SupervisorJoanna Lochner, PT Cataloging LibrarianMichelle Frieden, PT Sr. ClerkBailey Jones, Student Clerk AideJudy Hutchinson, Substitute Employee

Transfers Kari Dugan, PT Tech Clerk to PT Community Outreach ClerkMytrece Brown, PT Assistant Caretaker from Fairmount to Main Wesley Burton, 20 hour Sr. Clerk to 25 hour Sr. Clerk

Congratulations! Retirement Joe Solis, PT Assistant Caretaker

Resignations from the Library. Good Luck! Carol Huggins, Substitute EmployeeTazia Murray, PT Assistant CaretakerErin Moore, PT CEL Librarian

Jennifer Williams, Operations Manager

Kids Materials are Now Fine-Free!Studies show the more children read the better readers they become, so have your children checkout as many items as they are interested in without the worry of getting them returned exactly on time. As long as the items are returned there won’t be any fines charged.

Lost one under the bed? No worries.

Life got out of control between jobs and school activities and you forgot to return the kids library materials? No worries. We will send the usual notices about items becoming due and will let you know when items are overdue – but as long as they are returned no fines will be assessed.

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Did You Know?

Carnegie Library

Opened in 1904 with a library staff of 9. In the 1960’s it was rebuilt into the Edward Stone Building.

Special CollectionsThe Special Collections room opened in1982. In 1999 Special Collections finished renovations for the Richard-Sloan Special Collections Center.

Karen O’Connor, Special Collections

Summer Reading Program!

Library Closings All three library locations will be closed May 27.

Use your library card to travel through A Universe of Stories this summer at the Library! The 2019 Summer Reading Program will be happening through June and July with opportunities for kids, teens, and adults to win fabulous prizes! Starting on June 1st, pick up a reading log at any of our three Davenport Public Library locations. Kids and teens will be invited to keep track of how much they read this summer and will get prizes along the way for being out of this world readers! Adults will get in on the fun too, with chances to win prizes not just for reading but also for attending library programs and using some of our other library services. Blast off into summer on Friday, June 7th at 7pm at our Eastern Avenue Branch for a fun-filled evening of activities! Come check out the Mississippi Bend AEA’s Star Lab, study the skies with the Popular Astronomy Club, enjoy crafts and activities, and more! The library will be open late for this special after-hours event.

Lexie Reiling, Assistant Director

Read Away Your Fines!During the month of May, read 15 minutes and get $1 off your overdue fines. You can pick up a bookmark at any Davenport location to keep track of how much you read. Bring it to the Customer Service desk by May 31st to get your fines waived!

Josie Mumm, Customer Service

Thank You to Our Donors The Davenport Public Library gratefully acknowledges the generosity of its donors. Their financial support has a tremendous impact on our services.

The following donations were received by the Library and the FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library from January 1, 2019 through February 28, 2019. We apologize for any errors or omissions. If your name should be here, but is not, please contact us, and we will make corrections.

Tracy Moore, Development Officer

SupportersNancy GoldsmithAmy GroskopfMary and Steve

ImmingLarry KummerPatrick McElyea

Tracy MooreMelissa OsenSarah RushtonJeanne SherwoodDon and Pat Sierk

In Memory of Tom Magers

Marilla Nevlacsek

Special Collections NewsEach year at the National History Day Mississippi River District Contest, the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center presents “Best Local History Project” awards. This year Amanda Ballard and Samuel Barnes of Bettendorf Middle School were awarded 1st place for their exhibit on the Holy City community in Bettendorf. Miss Ava Brandel was awarded 2nd place for her website on the Annie Wittenmyer Home in Davenport.

Kathryn Kuntz, Special Collections Supervisor

Rivershare Overdrive UpdateWe’ve increased our limits! You may now have up to 5 OverDrive eBook/eAudio items checked out simultaneously. We’ve increased the number of reserves as well. You may now have up to 10 pending reserve requests.

Valerie Farrar, Branch Supervisor

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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3:00 Homework Help (F)

3:00 Teen Gaming (F)

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1:00 Shred Day (E)


6:00 Jason Reynolds (M)

6:30 Stranger Than Fiction (F)

310:00 Morning Classics (M) 3:00 Homework Help (F)

410:00 Artistic Visions: Western Sculpture of the Renaissance (E)

1:00 Homebrew School (E)


5:30 QC Writers (E)

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1:30 Turning Your Memories Into a Memoir (E)*


82:00 WWII Lecture Series (E)



6:30 See YA (E)


4:00 Lost Sock Craft (E)

4:00 Make a Mother’s Day Card (F)

6:30 Teen Advisory Board (F)

102:00 Recent Releases (E)


1110:00 Artistic Visions: Western Sculpture of the Renaissance (E)

2:00 Mom Speed Dating (E)

2:30 NAMI Family & Friends (F)

1310:00 Short & Sweet (F)


5:30 Read to a Dog (E)

6:00 Caregiving for the Older Adult (E)


152:00 Afternoon Classics (E)



6:30 Big/Little Book Club (E)


4:00 Seed Swap (F)

6:30 True Crime Book Club (F)

17 1810:00 Artistic Visions: Western Sculpture of the Renaissance (E)

2:00 Pikachu Party (F)


5:30 QC Writers (E)

5:30 NAMI Family & Friends (E)


6:30 Effective Interviewing (F)



6:30 Civic-Minded Charles: C. A. Ficke (1850-1931) (M)


24 2510:00 Artistic Visions: Western Sculpture of the Renaissance (E)

1:00 Oakdale Memorial Gardens Walking Tour (O)*

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FOR MEMORIAL DAY

282:00 Tuesday Cinema (M)




304:00 Homework Help (F) 6:00 Author Visit: Dana Davis (F)

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KEY: Blue = Adult | Orange = Children | Green = Teen | Yellow = All Ages

M = Main | E = Eastern | F = Fairmount | O = Offsite

* Registration required2019May

Summer Reading Program Kickoff Celebration

Friday, June 7 (E)The party starts at 7pm & we’re staying open

late! Come stargazing with the Astronomy Club or enjoy the AEA’s Starlab!

Weekly StorytimesWeekly StorytimesWeekly Storytimes

Resume in June...

NAMI Family & Friends

Saturday, May 11 2:30-4 (F)Monday, May 20 5:30-7 (E)Monday, June 3 2-3:30 (M)

This free seminar is led by trained people with lived experience of supporting a family member with a mental health

condition. They will cover the following topics:

-Understanding diagnoses, treatment & recovery-Effective communication strategies-The importance of self-care-Crisis preparation strategies-NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) & community resources

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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32:00 NAMI Family & Friends (M) 3:00 Teen Groot Planter (F) 3:00 How to Tech F) 5:30 QC Writers (E)

43:00 Girls / Code (F)*

53:00 Teen Gaming (F) 3:00 Computer Gaming (M)*

63:00 Coding Club (F)* 4:00 Art on the Spot (E) 6:30 Stranger Than Fiction (F)

710:00 Morning Classics (M) 7:00 Summer Reading Program Kickoff (E)

82:00 Best Friends Day (E) 2:00 Beatles Family Dance Party (M)

1010:00 Short & Sweets (F) 2:00 Nebula Jars (M)* 3:00 Hanson Family Jugglers (E) 3:00 How to Tech (F) 3:00 Teen Galaxy Cake Pops (F) 5:30 Read to a Dog (E) 6:00 Figge Art to Go for Adults (M)*

112:00 Teen & Tween Summer Afternoon Movie (F) 3:00 Girls / Code (F)* 3:00 Space Crafts (E)* 6:00 Pajama Storytime (F)

122:00 DIY Moon Sand (E) 3:00 Teen Gaming (F) 3:00 Computer Gaming (M)* 4:30 Summer Book Arts Academy (M)* 6:00 WWII Lecture Series (E) 6:30 See YA (E)

131:00 Summer Book Explorers (F)* 2:00 Movies at Main (M) 2:00 TAB Craft Volunteer Time (E) 3:00 Coding Club (F)* 3:00 Teen DIY Universe (E)

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2:00 Recent Releases (E)

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9:30-12:30 Teen Babysitting First Aid Course (E)*

171:00 Teen Switch+ (M) 3:00 How to Tech (F) 5:30 QC Writers (E) 6:00 Alien Invasion (E) 6:30 Teen Advisory Board (E)

182:00 Teen & Tween Summer Afternoon Movie (F) 3:00 Girls / Code (F)* 3:00 Space Crafts (E)* 6:00 Space STEM (F) 6:30 True Tales (M)

192:00 Afternoon Classics (E) 2:00 Space Lander Mission (F) 3:00 Teen Gaming (F) 3:00 Computer Gaming (M)* 6:30 Big/Little Book Club (E)*

202:00 Rick Eugene (E) 2:00 Movies at Main (M) 2:00 TAB Craft Volunteer Time (E) 3:00 Coding Club (F)* 3:00 Teen DIY Universe (E) 6:30 True Crime Book Club (F)

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10:00 Paper Rockets (F) 1:00 Fortnite (F)*

242:00 Absolute Science (E) 3:00 How to Tech Series (F) 6:00 Literary Trivia (E)* 6:00 Teen Silent Reading Party (E)

252:00 Teen & Tween Summer Afternoon Movie (F) 2:00 Tues. Cinema (M) 3:00 Girls / Code (F)* 3:00 Space Crafts (E)* 6:00 Painting Space Rocks (F)

262:00 Jetpacks (F)* 3:00 Teen Gaming (F) 3:00 Computer Gaming (M)* 4:30 Summer Book Arts Academy (M)* 6:30 Recipe Swap (E)

272:00 Movies at Main (M) 2:00 TAB Craft Volunteer Time (E) 3:00 Coding Club (F)* 3:00 Teen DIY Universe (E)

28 2910:00 Family Tabletop Game Day (E)

KEY: Blue = Adult | Orange = Children | Green = Teen | Yellow = All Ages

M = Main | E =Eastern | F = Fairmount | O = Offsite

* Registration required2019June

Summer Book Arts Academy:Calligraphy with Paul from

Art Legacy LeagueWednesdays June 12 & 26

4:30 (M)Adults and teens

Weekly StorytimesWeekly StorytimesWeekly Storytimes

Monday

10:00 am Preschool Storytime (F)

3:30 pm Preschool Storytime (E)

Tuesday

11:00 am Stories in the Park (O)

Wednesday

10:00 pm Toddler Storytime (F)

6:00 pm Once Upon a Wednesday (E)

Thursday

10:00 am Storytime (E)

Friday

10:00 am Baby Storytime (E)

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Hanson Family JugglersMonday, June 10, 3:00 at EasternGet ready for a unique library show that will dazzle your kids with award winning juggling, unicycling and a dose of humor that will have everyone laughing. Following the show, learn to juggle with Mark Hanson, the World’s Fastest 3-Ball Juggler! Kids will also have a blast playing with bubble sticks, spinning plates, and being challenged with our nifty plastic balance rods.

MayJune

Make a Mother’s Day Card!Thursday, May 9, 4:00 at FairmountJoin us as we make special cards to celebrate moms! Follow one of our examples or design your own. All supplies provided.

Magic with Rick EugeneThursday, June 20, 2:00 and 3:30 at EasternMagical hometown hero Rick Eugene will perform jaw-dropping tricks that will amaze and entertain! By popular demand, this year, Rick will hold two performances. Join us at 2:00 or at 3:30. Don’t miss this magical show!

Paper RocketsSaturday, June 22, 10:00 at

FairmountExperiment with aerodynamics as you build and test paper rockets.

Meet the Author!Thursday, May 30, 6:00 at FairmountAuthor and actress, Dana Davis is returning to Davenport to celebrate the release of her second YA novel, “The Voice in My Head.” Meet Dana, a Davenport North High School alum, and help her celebrate! Adiscussion will be led by LOVE Girls Magazine

Pikachu Party!Saturday, May 18, 2:00 at FairmountLet’s Go! Grab your detective hats and follow the clues to the Library for a super fun All-Ages Pikachu Party! Join us for make-our-own Pikachu ears and other crafts, a Pokémon Go IRL Scav-enger Hunt, and then compete in the ultimate Pokémon Trivia Contest for glory and prizes!

The Beatles Family Dance PartySaturday, June 8, 2:00 at MainAre you ready to Twist and Shout? Help us celebrate Sir Paul McCartney coming to the Quad Cities with a family dance party at the Main Library featuring the classic music of the Fab Four! We will be grooving and moving with a few stories thrown in for kicks (and grownup rest time!) In this world there is nothing we would rather do, because we are happy just to dance with YOU!

2nd Annual Teen Silent Reading PartyMonday, June 24, 6:00 at EasternDo you think you read faster than any of your friends? Are you able to open a bag of chips and eat them while making absolutely no sound? Teens (ages 11-19) are invited to read a lot, compete in random challenges, and win so, so many prizes--all while staying completely silent for an hour and a half. We’ll once again be playing our favorites: Hulk Hands Charades, Bubble Wrap running, and Pop Can Pop, while also adding some new challenges inspired by the deep silence of outer space!

DIY Teen UniverseLast Three Thursdays in June, 3:00 at EasternTeen DIY is back this summer and covered in stardust! Teens (ages 11-19) are invited to hang out and make a Galaxy-inspired craft. Craft Schedule (subject to change):June 13 – Moon Phases MobileJune 20 – Galaxy Glue SticksJune 27 – Mini Astronaut Notebook

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Artistic Visions: Western Sculpture of the RenaissanceSaturdays, May, 10:00 at EasternDiscuss the development of Western culture as reflected in the culture of the Renaissance. Professor Giancarlo Maiorino, Indiana University, will lead a four part series; come for one session or for all.

Shred DayThursday, May 2, 1:00 at EasternThe Davenport Public Library is partner-ing with Oelerich, Reiling, & Miller PC and Shred-It to present Community Shred Day. Bring your documents (3 containers maximum) to the Eastern Avenue Branch and they will be confidentially shredded on-site.

The Quad-Cities: A Universe of StoriesSaturday, May 11, 8:00-1:00 at the Farmer’s MarketThe Library is teaming up with StoryCorps because we know there are so many great stories out there - waiting to be heard. We would love to hear your ideas about the kind of oral histories you’d like to listen to or that you would like to record. Please stop by and chat with us! We would love your input.

Literary TriviaMonday, June 24, 6:00 at EasternImpress everyone with your knowledge of Literary Trivia! Questions will be based on the Great American Reads list of 100 favorite novels. Program is free and open to the public. Participants may bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. Prizes awarded for best team name and table decorations. Registration is required. Register your team of up to 8 members.

Recipe SwapWednesday, June 26, 6:30 at EasternDo you have a favorite recipe that you want to share? Are you looking for new recipes to try? Join us at the Eastern Avenue Library for our first Recipe Swap! We’ll have cookbooks available for you to look through and check out, as well as a craft.

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Civic-Minded Charles: C.A. FickeWednesday, May 22, 6:30 at Main

Join historian Dr. William Roba as he explores the life of Davenport-Native Charles A. Ficke and his many contributions to the civic and cultural life of the Quad-Cities area in the early years of the twentieth century, including the founding of the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery, as well as enriching the Library’s collections.

How to Tech seriesMonday, June 10, 3:00 at Fairmount

Join us for our new How to Tech Series! Each Monday we will discuss a new app or website. Bring your device (or use our computers) and learn something new!

Oakdale Memorial Gardens Walking TourSaturday, May 25, 1:00 at Oakdale Memorial Gardens, 2501 EasternEstablished in 1856, this cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. As we tour the grounds, staff will share the histories of Scott County residents, who were prominent in agriculture and manufacturing. They will identify notable architecture and scenery found on thecemetery grounds. Wear weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes; some of the route involves hills and difficult terrain. Registration required.

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It’s Spring!(at last...)

Get Ready for PlantingThursday, May 16, 4:00 at FairmountCome share flowers, vegetables, herbs, seedling starters and seeds with Scott County Master Gardeners. Bring your seeds and started seedling plants to swap and share. We will also be showcasing some of our US Plant Patent Photos. Be sure to label your seeds and seedlings!

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