In this month's episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie sat down with the Davenport Public Library director, Jeff Collins, and Board of Trustees President, Steve Imming, to discuss all the recent changes and achievements our library has made in the last year. The also spoke with Aubrey from Family Resources about Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the different support services offered at Family Resources. And as always, they talk books, books, and more books.
Some upcoming programs:
Adults: Plant Swap - April 20th @ 2-4pm | Eastern
Teens/Tweens: Teen DIY: Disco Ball Painting - April, 20th @ 1-3pm | Eastern
Kids: Kits Every Saturday - While Supplies Last! | All Locations
To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!
Helpful links from our discussion:
Amani Community Resources - A Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Agency providing innovative culturally specific services to African Americans throughout the State of Iowa.
Family Resources - Social Services organization for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, human trafficking, homicide, and other violent crimes.
Seed Library - Open at our Main library, March - September 2024
Goodreads - Follow us on Goodreads!
Library Links:
The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library
Simply Held - Choose any author, celebrity pick, fiction pick, and/or nonfiction pick and The Library will put the latest title on hold for you automatically!
Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Are you wondering what resources are available for you and your family? The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.
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!
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