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Libby Update

October 12th, 2026

Attention, Libby users! Beginning October 12, 2026, you’ll need to enter your library card PIN when signing in to the Libby app, in addition to your library card barcode number.

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Libby & Tumblebooks

Before you buy an ebook or audiobook, check Libby and Tumblebooks first! Libby offers access to eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. Tumblebooks has animated, talking picture books children in grades K-6th.

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New High-Contrast Books

October 20, 2026 -

What are high contrast books? These books are simple board books that feature bold, stark patterns. Typically these images are sharp black-and-white or bright primary colors. Why these colors? They are designed to stimulate cognitive and visual development in newborns and young infants. High contrast shapes and lines catch young children’s attention as they cannot […]

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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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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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