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Writing Your Business Plan

March 27th at 12pm | Fairmount

Are you thinking of starting your own business? If so, you will need to write a business plan. Join us for this workshop and learn how to write your business plan and what tools are available to help you do this. After the workshop, there will be time for questions and coaching.

Seed Library NOW OPEN!

Our Seed Library is now open for the 2025 season! Browse our seed offerings and take home up to 5 seed packets (per household, per month). The Seed Library is located at Main Library and is available during open hours for patrons of all ages!

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Women Inventors of the Quad Cities and Beyond

March 26 at 6:30 | Eastern

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an inventor and be a patent holder? Join Christina Kastell of the Putnam Museum to discover the fascinating history of women inventing in the Quad Cities.

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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.

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New Wellness Books

March 21, 2025 -

Looking for new wellness books? The Library has new books covering this topic hitting our shelves every month. Below you will find a list of some of our newest wellness titles! These titles are available at the Davenport Public Library at the time of this writing. Descriptions have been provided

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 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to raising funds and managing an endowment portfolio to support The Library's initiatives. The FRIENDS operate used bookstores at each Davenport Public Library location.

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