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Library Closed for the Holidays

December 24th & 25th, December 31st & January 1st

All three Davenport Public Library locations will be closed December 24th & 25th and December 31st & January 1st in observance of the holidays.

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New Years Eve Eve Eve Party

Saturday, December 29th | 11:00am at Fairmount

Join us for an early New Years celebration with crafts, snacks, and a balloon drop at noon!

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Hamilton Party

Saturday, December 29th | 3:00pm at Fairmount

Don't throw away your shot to attend the Library's Hamilton Party! Join us in the room where it happens to test your knowledge of all things Hamilton.

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zSpace Basics

Tuesday, January 15th | 3:00pm at Main

Come test out our new Augmented Reality system full of physics, anatomy, and engineering programs called zSpace. Registration required.

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Puzzle Tournament

Saturday, January 19th | 1:00pm at Eastern

Teams of four will compete to see who can complete a 500 piece puzzle the fastest. Registration required.

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Upcoming Events View All Events

Afternoon Classic Films

Dec 19 | 2:00 PM

Afternoon Classic Films
  • Eastern Ave. - Meeting Room B
  • Movies
Teen Gaming

Dec 19 | 3:00 PM

Teen Gaming
  • Fairmount St. - Brooke Room, Fairmount St. - SCRA
  • Gaming
Bingo

Dec 19 | 4:00 PM

Bingo
  • Eastern Ave. - Meeting Room A

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Holiday Gift Ideas

From the Blog

Holiday Gift Ideas

December 18, 2018 - SCblogger at Primary Selections from Special Collections

We are offering a new gift idea for the holiday season. It is a gift certificate redeemable for a two hour research session with a Special Collections Librarian. It is free and is a great way to kick off any … Continue reading →

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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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