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Holiday Closure

Monday, September 7th

All three Davenport Public Library branches will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Please consider visiting us digitally while we are away!

Digital Content

Library Book Clubs

Davenport Public Library offers a variety of monthly book clubs for adults, teens, and children! Make new friends and discover new books.

Book Club Dates

Fairmount Branch Renovations

Beginning August 17th, the Fairmount Branch of Davenport Public Library will be closed to complete exciting renovations and library updates. We plan to reopen after Labor Day!

Discover Your Library:

The Library of Things

Dive into summer by discovering our Library of Things collection! The Library of Things has a variety of items that you might want to use one time, try before you buy, or enjoy for free over and over again!

Library of Things LibGuide

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NEW RELEASES

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Vegan Cookbooks

August 25, 2026 -

When looking at the new cookbooks, it is easy to get overwhelmed. Let’s focus on one segment: vegan cookbooks! If you are a vegan or you want to try vegan recipes or you’re looking for a gift for a vegan in your life, try one of the following books listed below. As of this writing, […]

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is FREE and lets families read at their own pace. It helps babies, toddlers, and little kids get ready for school by building strong reading skills. Reading lots of books now can help them do well later in life!

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Show your love for The Library!

You can buy t-shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, bags, and more made by people who love libraries. When you buy something, you help Davenport Public Library share books, learning, and fun with everyone in our community!.

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Support Your Public Library!

Davenport Public Library Foundation (formerly the FRIENDS) is a special group that raises money to support The Library. They run used bookstores at every Library location and pay for all the fun programs The Library offers!

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