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Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast

43. Back-to-School, QC Beats, and Library Card Sign-Up Month!

September 02, 2025 • Davenport Library Librarians • Episode 43

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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 what all is coming up this fall at The Library.

To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In LibGuide!

Upcoming programs:

Adults: Beginning Genealogy Workshop - Thursday, September 11th @ Main

Teens/Tweens: Teen Anime Day - Saturday, September 13th @ The Figge Art Museum

Kids: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony - Saturday, September 20th @ Fairmount

Helpful links from our discussion:

Freegal

QC Beats

Mending Mondays

Library Links:

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!

Beanstack - Sign up to participate in our reading challenges!

2025 Online Reading Challenge