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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!

Summer Reading 2026!

June 1 - July 31

We invite all ages to join the Summer Reading Challenge. Read books, complete quests, and enter to win prizes! Participate using a paper log or virtually on Beanstack.

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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!

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NEW RELEASES

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Online Reading Challenge – August

August 03, 2026 -

Welcome Readers! Our 2026 Online Reading Challenge is … KNOW YOUR HISTORY! Each month we will be reading about a different observance month and highlighting a main title about that month. For August, we are learning about South Asian Heritage Month. We are celebrating the diverse cultures of people from the South Asian countries of […]

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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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