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
32 episodes since 2021
31. New Sci-Fi Reads, New Staff Interviews, and Banned Books Week 2024!
In this months episode, Beth, Brittany, and Stephanie interview our newest Information Services librarian and the Midwest Writing Center's Sarah Elgatian about their upcoming Banned Book Read-In on September 24th. Banned Books Week will occur a...
September 03, 2024
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Episode 31
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1:36:18
30. "Inside Out 2" Inspired Emotional Reads with Your Library!
In this month's episode, Beth, Stephanie, and Brittany join the excitement surrounding the newly released Inside Out 2 movie. They assign all of the different emotions to book titles: Joy, disgust, eenui- you name it. They've got a boo...
August 01, 2024
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Episode 30
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1:27:56
29. National Parks and Rec Month & Our Favorite Audiobooks!
Brittany and Stephanie are joined by our new host, Beth! The three sat down with The Library's new Marketing Coordinator, Tessa, to discuss World Listening Day and their favorite audiobook narrations. July is also National Parks and Rec Month, ...
July 08, 2024
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Episode 29
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1:51:47
28. Pride Month, Summer Reading & the David R. Collins Writers' Conference
Happy Pride Month! In this month's episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie talk LGBTQ+ books to get into this June, as well as all of the Summer Reading Challenge fun that The Library has prepared for June, July, and August. They also sat do...
June 05, 2024
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Episode 28
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1:17:18
BONUS EPISODE: 2024 ALA Annual Conference with ALA President Emily Drabinski
Join Brittany and Claire for a bonus episode with ALA President Emily Drabinski! They talk all things libraries and what to look forward to at the 2024 ALA AnnualConference & Exhibition coming up on June 27 – July 2, 2024 in San Diego. ...
May 23, 2024
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29:37
27. Free Comic Book Day, AAPI Heritage Month, and Your Library
In this month's episode, Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany prepare listeners for Asian American Heritage Month and Older Americans Month--both of which occur in May. They chat with guests Claire and Joe about Free Comic Book Day, which The Libr...
May 01, 2024
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Episode 27
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1:30:32
26. Library Director Interview, April Fools Reading, and Our Seed Library!
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...
April 01, 2024
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Episode 26
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1:49:01
25. Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Women's History Month
In this month's episode, Stephanie and Michelle are joined by Family Resource's Iowa Domestic Abuse Advocate, Sydney, as well as our own social worker Quinn, to discuss resources for young people facing violence in their relationships. Our libr...
March 06, 2024
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Episode 25
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1:36:20
24. Social Worker Spotlight, QC Beats, and Valentines Day!
In this episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie chat with social worker Aaron Shivers from Oak Street Health and talk about Groundhog Day Books! Some upcoming programs:
February 05, 2024
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Episode 24
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1:00:37
23. Bonus Episode: A Discussion with ALA President Emily Drabinski
Join Brittany and Stephanie for a special bonus episode as they sit down and talk with ALA President Emily Drabinski about LibLearnX, books, and the amazing things Libraries are doing!
January 05, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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28:53
22. Setting 2024 Reading Goals and Your Library
On this month's episode, the librarians discuss setting reading goals and so much more! To share feedback or if you have segment ideas, please email checked.in@davenportlibrary.com. Helpful Links:
January 03, 2024
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1:12:30
21. Festivus (Book Edition!), Cold Weather Novels, and Reading Goal Wrap-Up!
In their final episode of 2023, Michelle, Stephanie, and Brittany air their reading grievances in celebration of Festivus– the book edition! They also discuss short books to read for those hurrying to meet their 2023 reading goals, cold weather...
December 07, 2023
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Episode 21
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1:35:02
20. Native American Heritage Month, DINOVEMBER, and Your Library
In this episode, Stephanie and Brittany discuss the Native American Heritage Month Reading Challenge, the prizes participants can win, and the books by Indigenous authors available for all ages! The library is also coordinating a Coats and Hygi...
November 07, 2023
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Episode 20
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59:33
19. Banned Books, Hispanic Heritage Month, and All Things Halloween!
In this episode, Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany talk banned books with our coworker, Beth. In preparation for fall, they give a run-down of all the cozy mysteries and witchy books you could possibly want. They also discussed Hispanic Heritag...
October 11, 2023
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Episode 19
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1:31:21
18. Library Card Sign-up Month, Voter Registration Month, and Banned Books Week!
In this episode, Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany take a deep dive into all things Romance! They also talk about Library Card Sign-Up Month, Voter Registration Month, Banned Books Week, and so much more! Some helpful links f...
September 21, 2023
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Episode 18
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2:02:23
17. National Parks and Rec Month, a Local Writer Interview, and Your Library
In this episode, Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany interview Chad Dyson, Davenport Parks and Recreation Director, and Becca Niles, Community Outreach and Experience Manager, as well as local writer and St. Ambrose staff member, Caitlin Moran. T...
August 01, 2023
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Episode 17
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1:34:03
16. Summer Picks, Time Traveling, and Your Library
On this episode, Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany discuss new summer fiction picks, all the new horror we have on our shelves, our new foreign language product, Mango, and more!Some helpful links from our discussion:
July 03, 2023
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Episode 16
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52:30
15. Pride, Summer Reading, and a Special ALA Interview
On this episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie discuss Pride Month reading recommendations, our Summer Reading Program, and interview a very special guest - American Library Association president, Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo Lozada! So...
June 01, 2023
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Episode 15
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1:22:38
14. Celebrating Libraries and Your Library
On this episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie meet with a local author, a new employee, discuss a local crime, and so much more!We hope that you enjoy!
May 16, 2023
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1:41:45
13. Strong Female Leads and Your Library
On this episode, the Librarians celebrate Women’s History Month, welcome a local author, and so much more! Here are some helpful links from our discussion!
April 05, 2023
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1:32:47
12. Setting Reading Goals and Your Library
On this episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie celebrate a new year, and have added some new recurring segments: Social Worker Chat, and News from Special Collections! Additionally, in this episode, they discuss our Annual Report, Setting R...
January 31, 2023
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1:37:20
11. Winter Reads and Your Library
In this month's episode, Brittany, Michelle, and Stephanie talk about must have winter reading gifts, favorite children's books, what they read since the last recording and so much more! Important Links:
December 22, 2022
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Episode 11
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59:44
10. Reading Challenges and Nostalgia and Your Library
On this month's episode, the Librarians discuss books that they have reread, childhood favorites, some amazing services, books that they read since you last listened and so much more!Helpful Links:
November 01, 2022
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1:08:32
9. Romance Awareness, New Director, Family Fun, Friendship, and Your Library
On this month’s episode, the Librarians talk about favorite romance reads, welcome their new Director on the pod, talking favorite titles with strong themes of friendship, introducing fun programs for the whole family in honor of Family fun mon...
August 01, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:07:02