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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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Library Business Assistance

Library Business Assistance can help you with your small business! If you are starting a business or need help with your business, we have resources to help you.

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T-shirts, stickers, bags, and more designed by library lovers, for library lovers! A portion of each purchase goes to the FRIENDS of Davenport Public Library who support The Library’s mission to connect a diverse community to resources that educate, enrich, and entertain.

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Dec 9 | 3:00 PM

Mending Mondays

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December’s Celebrity Book Club Picks

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December’s Celebrity Book Club Picks

It’s a new month which means that Jenna Bush Hager and Reese Witherspoon have picked new books for their book clubs! Oprah has also made a new selection this December! Reminder that if you join Simply Held, you can choose to have their selections automatically put on hold for you.

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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 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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