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!
Podcasting since 2021 • 54 episodes
Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast
Latest Episodes
49. The Seed Library is OPEN & It's 2016 Again!
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 re...
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Episode 49
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Artifacts & Archives Episode 2: Black Hawk Treaty and the LeClaires
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?
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48. Hockey! Love! Hockey!
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 romanc...
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Episode 48
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1:27:14
Artifacts & Archives Episode 1: Thomas Jefferson, the American Mastodon and Nation Building
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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47. 2026 Is Here: Let the Reading Resolutions Commence!
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 he...
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Episode 47
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