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Library Closing

Monday, February 17th

All three Davenport Public Library branches will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day.

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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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Mending Mondays

Feb 10 | 3:00 PM

Mending Mondays

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Afrofuturism

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Afrofuturism

Celebrate Black History Month with Afrofuturism! Afrofuturism is a literary and artistic movement that combines Black history and culture with futuristic and science fiction elements. Check out the following titles available at Davenport Public Library. (Descriptions below provided by the publisher.) Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler In

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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 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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