Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast
Episodes
57 episodes
51. Literary Tourism and a Regency Rabbit Hole
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 va...
50. Crying in the (Book) Club!
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! E...
BONUS EPISODE: Interview with ALA President Sam Helmick
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
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...
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?
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...
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...
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...
46. Festivus for the Rest of Us (Library Edition!)
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 shorte...
45. Let the Fall Coziness Commence!
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 ment...
44. The Horrors of Halloween & Banned Books Week
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...
43. Back-to-School, QC Beats, and Library Card Sign-Up Month!
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 wh...
42. Dog Books and Bad Poetry in Space!
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 p...
41. Beach Reads, Cowboys, & Iowa's Most Popular Genre
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 ...
40. Summer Reading Time is Here!
In this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie get you ready to Level Up with our summer reading program (it’s not just for kids!) They discuss how you can participate in the Midwest Writing Center’s annual David R. Collins Writers’ Con...
39. K-Pop, AAPI, and Mother's Day Reads
In this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie get a crash course in the Hallyu (Hal –you) Wave as librarian Elena teaches them about the phenomenon of South Korean pop culture. In honor of Mystery Month, they discuss their favorite cha...
38. Library Love, Earth Day, and Graphic Novels Galore!
In this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie celebrate National Library Week with its theme: Drawn to the Library and have a discussion on books about libraries and librarians. They interview our Bettendorf Public Library colleague ab...
BONUS EPISODE: Interview with ALA President Cindy Hohl
In the bonus episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie sit down with the current ALA President, Cindy Hohl, to discuss National Library Week and the upcoming ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition.Click
37. Seed Library Season is Upon Us!
In this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie talk about their favorite plant and gardening themed books because Seed Library Season is upon us! March is also Women's History Month, so tune in to hear our librarians' reading recommenda...
36. Romance Tropes We Love to Hate
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...
BONUS EPISODE: 2025 LibLearnX Interview with ALA President Elect, Sam Helmick!
In the bonus episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie sit down in person with President Elect, Sam Helmick to discuss LibLearnX! Click here to learn more about LibLearnX!
35. Ringing in the New Year with Our 2025 Reading Goals!
In this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie ring in the New Year with cold weather reading recommendations, upcoming 2025 releases, and their 2025 reading goals!Some upcoming programs: Adults:
34. Wintery Romances and Our 2024 Book Grievances!
In this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie welcome the beginning of winter with lists of their favorite holiday romance novels, as well as with a Festivus: An Airing of Grievances, wherein they lay out all their book-related qualms ...
33. Dinosaurs Are Taking Over The Library!
In this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie talk about all the upcoming fun The Library will be having this Dinovember (or November, for those averse to dinosaurs). We learn about the Library Business Assistance service from the libr...
32. Quad City Museums, Fire Prevention Week, and Frugal Fun Day
In this month's episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie interview, interview, interview! Sydney from Family Resources sits down with our librarians to offer information on Domestic Violence Month; Christina and Jess from the Putnam chat about th...