DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 2, 2023) — This public talk provides insight into the compelling life of Gregoria Fraser Goins, an Afro-Dominican woman on the margins of African-American history. Born to a West Indian apothecary and an African-American doctor in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, in 1883, Goins and her mother relocated to the United States following her father’s untimely death. Goins lived most of her life amongst well-to-do African-Americans in Washington DC.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 7, 2023) — Come learn about Quad City civil-rights activists. Inspired by their participation in the historic 1963 March on Washington Quad City activists share their stories through a screening of the new documentary film I Am the Future: Standing on the Shoulders of the Past. Attendees can expect an in-person discussion is to follow the film. This event is presented by Glenda Guster and Progressive Action for the Common Good.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 30, 2023) — Celebrate #ColorOurCollections Week by picking up a take-home coloring kit from The Library and consider joining us in person for an evening of coloring. We have designed a coloring kit for you to enjoy and learn more about our area's local history and collections. Twenty kits will be available for pick up at Main, Eastern, and Fairmount. Kits are available to pick up Monday, February 6, through Friday, February 10, while supplies last.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 28, 2022) On Wednesday, January 11, 6:30PM, Fairmount, the Davenport Public Library will be hosting a Make Your Own Vision Board event.

A vision board is a visual representation of your goals. You will be making your own vision board to inspire you to achieve your goals. Please bring a list of goals that you would like to achieve in 2023.

This program is intended for adults. Registration is required.