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The Library Will Be Closing At 5:30 Today

January 22, 2019 Main, Eastern, and Fairmount

Due to inclement weather, all three of the Davenport Public Library Branches will be closing at 5:30. All programs for this evening will be cancelled.

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Winter Reading Program

January 12th through February 28th

Stop by any Davenport Public Library location between January 12th and February 28th to enter our annual Winter Reading Program!

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Martin Luther King Jr & Income Inequality

Tuesday, January 22nd | 6:30pm at Main

Join us for a discussion of Martin Luther King Jr's efforts to eliminate income inequality in American society.

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Libros y Amigos

Thursday, January 24th | 6:00pm at Fairmount

Join us as the Library and LULAC present our first bilingual storytime!

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Teen Video Contest: Stop Motion Workshop

Saturday, January 26th | 1:00pm at Fairmount

Teens (ages 11-19) are invited to learn about the Teen Video Contest and how to make a simple stop-motion video with the Library's resources, props and backdrops.

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Upcoming Events View All Events

Circle Time

Jan 22 | 9:30 AM

Circle Time
  • Eastern Ave. - Story Room
  • Storytimes
Library Playgroup

Jan 22 | 10:00 AM

Library Playgroup
  • Eastern
  • Play
Tuesday Cinema

Jan 22 | 2:00 PM

Tuesday Cinema
  • Main Street - Large Meeting Room
  • Movies

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A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult

From the Blog

A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult

January 22, 2019 - Stephanie at Info Cafe

Jodi Picoult is a writer that never fails me. I know when I pick up one of her books, there’s a very good chance I will enjoy it. I recently finished her newest book, A Spark of Light, and found myself hooked from beginning to end. I seldom recommend you read

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About the FRIENDS

The mission of the FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library is to raise funds and manage an endowment portfolio that will provide resources to support the literary and educational purposes of the Davenport Public Library.

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Online Resources

Davenport Public Library offers a wide variety of research tools to assist you in your information search. Whether you are interested in starting a business, purchasing a new car, looking for a place to move in retirement or assisting an elderly parent get the services they need, we've got resources and knowledgeable staff that can assist you.

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Support the Library

The Davenport Public Library needs and welcomes your support. You can support the Library's efforts to provide quality programs and services to the citizens of Davenport in a wide variety of ways donating your time, talents and money.

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