In this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie deep-dive into their favorite and least favorite romance novel tropes. Then they sit down with Allie from the City of Davenport to discuss DavenportU Citizens Academy, a new opportunity for Davenport residents to learn more about their local government. Lastly, in honor of Black History Month, our hosts recommend their favorite books to read in celebration all February long.
Some upcoming programs:
Adults: Makerspace - Open Hours - Monday, February 10th @ 5-7:45pm | Main
Tweens/Teens: Teen DIY: Puppy Chow - Friday, February 14th @ 3pm | Eastern
Kids: Stuffed Animal Yoga - Friday, February 14th @ 1pm | Eastern
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