Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast
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!
Episodes
On 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 checked.in@davenportlibrary.com
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Upcoming programs:
Adults: Adult Ambassador Board - Monday, September 21st @...
On 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 checked.in@davenportlibrary.com
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Upcoming programs:
Adults: QC History Hop – Saturd...
On 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!
On 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 checked.in@davenportlibrary.com
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On 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 checked.in@davenportlibrary.com
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Upcoming pr...
In 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.
On this month's episode, Sarah from the Midwest Writing Center returns to share some exciting opportunities coming this summer. Your hosts also get bookish with some cozy mysteries, and they share their tips and tricks for planning a bookish vacation!
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!
Upco...
On this month's episode, we discuss the 2026 Audie Award winners, try our best to mislead you with poorly worded book reviews, and equate April showers with tears as we discuss books that made us cry.
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!
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On this very special episode of Checked In, our hosts sit down with ALA President, Sam Helmick, to discuss the ALA's 150th Anniversary!
Learn more about the ALA's last 150 years here.
On this month's episode, we get a little dirt under our nails with the opening of our seed library! We also share some of our favorite reading snack foods and favorite food themed books to go with them. Oh, and we jump on the TikTok trend of revisiting all that 2016 had to offer.
We want to hear from our listeners! Email us at checked.in@davenportlibrary.com
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What put Antoine and Marguerite LeClaire in the right place at the right time to be an instrumental part of the Black Hawk Treaty signing in Davenport in 1832? What led to the treaty signing and what were its lasting effects?
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
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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’...
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...
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!
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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...
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 F...
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 Gen...
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!
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On this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie hit their summer reading stride with Beach Read recommendations! They also discuss an article about the most popular book genres in each state. If you’re like us, you’re just going to skip ahead to Iowa and Illinois.
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Upcoming programs:
Adults: Resume Writing Work...
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