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Main Library Construction

The Main Library is currently undergoing interior and exterior construction affecting the front entrance. Until further notice, please enter The Library at the 4th Street side entrance. The construction is a part of our 2024 Main Library Renovation. To learn more about the renovation plans, click below.

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City of Davenport Paintings

Beginning November 1st, the Main Library will have a small art exhibition displaying eleven paintings by local artist T.F. Hempel. Pulled from The Library’s Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center, the paintings feature The City of Davenport as their muse. The exhibition is open during The Library’s operating hours and will be on display through the end of 2024. 

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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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CANCELLED The Nest Book Club

Nov 4 | 2:00 PM

CANCELLED The Nest Book Club

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Online Reading Challenge – November

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Online Reading Challenge – November

Welcome Readers! This month the Online Reading Challenge searches for materials that span decades and time. Our main title for November is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. Here’s a quick summary from the publisher: In this New York Times bestseller, four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family fight 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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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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