Interactive Movie Kits
December 1st | Virtual 2pm
Enjoy a fun family movie night at home with one of our interactive movie kits! Kits will include enough supplies for the whole family and can be picked up at any location. This program is best suited to ages 4+. Registration is required.
https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/11235685
Mini Mysteries: How Do They Stay Warm?
Saturday, December 2nd | Main | Eastern | Fairmount
Stop into | Main, | Eastern, or | Fairmount Libraries and pick-up a fun science activity you can do at home! Each month we’ll offer a different science mystery available for pick-up (while supplies last). A free book provided by the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program will be available with the science kit. Best for ages 3-7.
https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/11174702
Grand Opening Celebration of Enhanced Children's Area
Saturday, December 2nd | Eastern 9:30am
We are excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Enhanced Children’s Area of the Davenport Public Library | Eastern! Join us for activities and cookies in the children’s area and a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 am in the shiny new space. We invite you to be the first to spin the giant whirligig, check out a book from the new baby spot, and try out the interactive nature-themed kiosks and wall panels that promote imagination and early literacy skills. These elements were designed specifically for the Davenport community by a team of Library staff and Burgeon Group, a leading designer in interactive learning spaces.
The Davenport Public Library will also celebrate Grand Opening of the Enhanced Children’s Area of the Davenport Public Library | Fairmount at with a ribbon-cutting, cookies and activities. (The Enhanced Children's Area of the Davenport Public Library | Main is expected to be installed in late 2024.)
https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/11203663
Jan Brett's Winter Wonderland Tour with Prairie Lights Books
Saturday, December 2nd | Eastern 10am
The Davenport Public Library and Prairie Lights Books are excited to welcome Jan Brett back to Davenport, Iowa for a stop on her 2023 Winter Wonderland Tour! The best-selling author and illustrator enchanted crowds in 2015, and we can't wait to see what magic she will bring us this December. Registration is not required, but encouraged. Registered attendees will receive reminders and updates via email.
At 10:00 am, Jan Brett will do a 20-30 minute drawing presentation in the meeting rooms before moving to the new Children's Area for a book signing. Prairie Lights Books will have plenty of books to purchase to accommodate everyone at the event. If you purchase your book(s) ahead of time, please keep your receipt. Jan will do her very best to sign all the books that time permits. The number she can sign per family depends on how many people come. If time does not permit her to sign every book, special signed bookplates featuring her artwork will be on hand. Families will receive a free signed Jan Brett poster while supplies last!
Jan’s Tour Bus
Jan’s tour bus will be parked in the Library’s parking lot at 9:00 am. It is wrapped in artwork from her books. Your family is welcome to take a photograph next to the bus.
Meet Hedgie
Hedgie, Jan’s favorite friend from The Mitten and The Hat, will be visiting the Library as well. Please bring the kids to have a photo taken with Hedgie.
https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/11203621
Grand Opening Celebration of Enhanced Children's Area
Saturday, December 2nd | Fairmount 2:15pm
We are excited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Enhanced Children’s Area of the Davenport Public Library | Fairmount! Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:15 pm in the shiny new space followed by activities and cookies. We invite you to be the first to spin the giant whirligig, play in the make believe boat, and to try out the interactive nature-themed kiosks and wall panels that promote imagination and early literacy skills. These elements were designed specifically for the Davenport community by a team of Library staff and Burgeon Group, a leading company in Interactive Learning Spaces.
https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/11335314
Interactive Movie Kits
Friday, December 15th | Virtual 2pm
Enjoy a fun family movie night at home with one of our interactive movie kits! Kits will include enough supplies for the whole family and can be picked up at any location. This program is best suited to ages 4+. Registration is required.
*This week's movie will be Polar Express. Movies are not included in kits, though they can be checked out from the library or streamed on popular streaming services.
https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/11235686
Llama Llama Pajama Party
Saturday, December 16th | Eastern 2pm
Time to put on your PJs and join us for a Llama Llama pajama party! Help create an alphabet quilt and tuck Llama Llama in for a nap and storytime. This program is best suited for kids ages 3-7. Registration required.
https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/11174057
Bingo
Saturday, December 16th | Eastern 4pm
Bring your family and friends for an hour of bingo excitement. We'll play as much Bingo as an hour can handle. Winners will receive prizes! All ages are welcome. Registration is required.
https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/11145560
12 Days of Kit-mas
Frida, December 22nd | Virtual 10am
On the first day of Kit-mas the Library gave to me...a supersized holiday craft kit!
Kit-mas is back again this year with one craft for each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas Eve (December 11th - 22nd). Yes, you heard us right. ELEVEN crafts in one kit! You'll do the first 11 on your own and then on December 22nd, we'll host an in-person Kit-mas Celebration where we'll make our final craft together, read a story or two, and chat about everything we made! The celebration is optional, but we'd love, love, love to see you!
https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/11248802
New Year’s Eve Eve
Saturday, December 30th | Fairmount 11:30am
Get ready to start 2024 in style at our New Year's Eve Eve Party! It's an early New Year's celebration for the whole family with crafts, snacks, and a countdown to a balloon drop at noon!
https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/11199362