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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

Pre-K Prep Storytime

Oct 14 | 10:00 AM

Pre-K Prep Storytime
  • Story Room
  • Storytimes
Short and Sweets

Oct 14 | 10:00 AM

Short and Sweets
  • SCRA Room
  • Book Clubs
Teen Murder Mystery: Panic at the Library

Oct 14 | 1:00 PM

Teen Murder Mystery: Panic at the Library
  • Meeting Room A
  • Celebration/Party

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Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick: From Here to the Great Unknown

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Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick: From Here to the Great Unknown

October 11, 2024 -

Join Simply Held to have certain celebrity book club picks automatically put on hold for you: Reese Witherspoon, Jenna Bush Hager, and Oprah Winfrey. While Reese and Jenna generally announce a new title each month, Oprah’s selections are more sporadic. Reminder that if you join Simply Held, you can choose to

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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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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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