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Hispanic Heritage Reading Challenge

September 15th - October 16th

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Log your reading and activities to earn badges throughout the challenge then enter your tickets into the prize drawings!

Monster Society Presents Ghosts of Iowa

Thursday, October 5th | Eastern 4pm

This program is designed for children 8 to 12. This month’s topic is Ghosts of Iowa.

Medicare 101

Thursday, October 5th | Fairmount 6pm

Open enrollment season is upon us. Join an educational presentation as we tackle the following topics: What does Medicare cover? What does Medicare NOT cover? How much can I expect to pay? When and where should I apply? What are my options? What if I'm still working?

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Adult DIY: Wine Cork Pumpkins

Saturday, October 7th | Eastern 4pm

Adults are invited to make wine cork pumpkins. This program is recommended for adults. Registration is required.

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Oct 4 | 10:00 AM

Walkers and Wigglers Storytime

Story Room
Storytimes

Oct 4 | 4:00 PM

Painted Crafternoons

Story Room
Arts & Crafts

Oct 4 | 4:00 PM

Teen Gaming

Brooke Room, SCRA Room
Gaming

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From the Blog

Banned Book Week 2023: Let Freedom Read!

October 04, 2023 -

October 1 through October 7th, 2023 marks Banned Books Week! From the Banned Books Week website: ‘Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. Typically (but not always) held during the last week

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a FREE self-paced program for babies, toddlers, and children. Celebrate milestones as your child develops early literacy skills to position them for school and lifelong success!

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Library Shirts!

Purchase your own AMERICA NEEDS PUBLIC LIBRARIES t-shirt from RAYGUN! Only $25 each with proceeds to the FRIENDS to support Library programming.

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The Library's Foundation

The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library raise funds and manage an endowment portfolio to support the literary and educational purposes of the Library.

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