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Library Business Assistance

Library Business Assistance can help you with your small business! If you are starting a business or need help with your business, we have resources to help you.

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T-shirts, stickers, bags, and more designed by library lovers, for library lovers! A portion of each purchase goes to the FRIENDS of Davenport Public Library who support The Library’s mission to connect a diverse community to resources that educate, enrich, and entertain.

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SUBMISSIONS OPEN!

Calling all local musicians! If you have an EP or full-length album and regularly perform in the Quad Cities, we want your music on QC Beats!

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Community Outreach

The Community Outreach team at Davenport Public Library delivers services and materials to organizations and groups out in our community! The Community Outreach team is now taking outreach requests!

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Upcoming Programs & Events View All Events

Walkers and Wigglers Storytime

Oct 15 | 10:00 AM

Walkers and Wigglers Storytime
  • Story Room
  • Storytimes
Girls Who Code

Oct 15 | 4:00 PM

Girls Who Code
  • Story Room
Read with Pride Book Club

Oct 15 | 6:30 PM

Read with Pride Book Club
  • Brooke Room
  • Book Clubs

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Books of interest to teachers

From the Blog

Books of interest to teachers

October 15, 2024 -

At the beginning of a new school year, everyone is looking to be their best in the classroom — and that includes teachers! Here are just a few items from our Literacy and Learning Collection that can bring a fresh perspective to teachers. Summaries provided by the publishers. Teaching reading

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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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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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