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Library Closing

Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th

All three Davenport Public Library locations will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

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City of Davenport Paintings

Beginning November 1st, the Main Library will have a small art exhibition displaying eleven paintings by local artist T.F. Hempel. Pulled from The Library’s Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center, the paintings feature The City of Davenport as their muse. The exhibition is open during The Library’s operating hours and will be on display through the end of 2024. 

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Library Business Assistance

Library Business Assistance can help you with your small business! If you are starting a business or need help with your business, we have resources to help you.

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Main Library Construction

The Main Library is currently undergoing interior and exterior construction affecting the front entrance. Until further notice, please enter The Library at the 4th Street side entrance. The construction is a part of our 2024 Main Library Renovation. To learn more about the renovation plans, click below.

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T-shirts, stickers, bags, and more designed by library lovers, for library lovers! A portion of each purchase goes to the FRIENDS of Davenport Public Library who support The Library’s mission to connect a diverse community to resources that educate, enrich, and entertain.

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Upcoming Programs & Events View All Events

Lapsit Storytime

Nov 21 | 10:00 AM

Lapsit Storytime
  • Story Room
  • Play
  • Storytimes
Cat Kid Comic Club

Nov 21 | 4:30 PM

Cat Kid Comic Club
  • Meeting Room B
  • Arts & Crafts
Read to a Dog

Nov 21 | 5:30 PM

Read to a Dog
  • Story Room
  • Educational

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The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton

From the Blog

The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton

November 20, 2024 -

“everything we fear finds us eventually, so there’s no point trying to outrun it.” ― Stuart Turton, The Last Murder at the End of the World Stuart Turton’s latest novel, The Last Murder at the End of the World, is a genre-bending murder mystery that contains elements of science fiction, crime

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a free, self-paced, program designed to support babies, toddlers, and young children in developing essential early literacy skills. This initiative aims to prepare them for school readiness and foster a foundation for lifelong success!

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T-shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, bags, and more designed by library lovers, for library lovers! Each purchase helps Davenport Public Library fulfill its mission to connect a diverse community to resources that educate, enrich, and entertain.

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The Library's Foundation

The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library is dedicated to raising funds and managing an endowment portfolio to support The Library's initiatives. Additionally, the FRIENDS oversee the operation of used bookstores at each Davenport Public Library location.

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