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Community Survey

Davenport Public Library is developing our next strategic plan and we want your help in setting priorities! Please give about 10 minutes of your time to complete this survey. Individuals who complete the survey and reside in the Quad Cities area may enter a drawing for one of five $50 Amazon gift cards.

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Winter Reading Challenge

January 1st -31st

We encourage readers of all ages to challenge themselves to become reading machines this winter. As you reflect on the past year and set new reading goals, log your reading days to earn badges on your bingo card!

2025 Online Reading Challenge

Spend the year reading a different genre each month.Read the suggested title for the month, or choose one on your own. This reading challenge is low-pressure and ideal for someone who wants to read more.

Formal Wear Giveaway

Join us at Fairmount for our formal wear giveaway on January 24th at 2pm and January 25th at 10am. On the days of the exchange, patrons can browse the donations and take home one of each garment-type. Changing areas will be provided to try on clothing.

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Upcoming Programs & Events View All Events

Jan 14 | 6:30 PM

West End Book Club

SCRA Room
Book Clubs

Jan 15 | 3:00 PM

Coffee and Connections

Building as a whole
Celebration/Party

Jan 15 | 5:30 PM

Death Cafe

Meeting Room A
Educational

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From the Blog

Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases

January 14, 2025 -

Most famous for his work on Laci Peterson, Jaycee Dugard, and the Golden State Killer, cold case investigator Paul Holes goes deep on the cases he couldn’t shake and the personal toll of internalizing others’ trauma in Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases. If you’re the family of a

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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Library Shirts!

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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