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Library Closed

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The Davenport Public Library until further notice. The Fairmount drive-up window is open 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Mon. - Fri. for hold pick-ups only. Call 563-326-7832 for more information.

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Puppy Dog Tales

Mondays at 10:00 am | Facebook Live

Start your week on a paws-itive note. Sit and stay with Miss Emily and her best fur-iends, Watson and Rosie, for a pup-themed storytime every Monday at 10 am on Facebook Live!

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Kids' Fiction Book Talks

Mondays at 2:00 pm | Facebook Live

Tune in every Monday at 2:00 pm on Facebook Live for kids' fiction book talks! Miss Christie will share some of her favorite elementary and middle-grade novels.

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Storytime Live!

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00 am | Facebook Live

Join the youth services department on our Facebook page every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am while we're closed to the public. We'll read some stories, sing some songs, and hopefully brighten up your day!

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Virtual Book Club

Wednesdays at 2:00 pm | GoToMeeting

We miss talking to you, so we're starting Virtual Book Clubs every Wednesday at 2pm. Join in and talk about a popular book with one of our librarians.

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Little Makers at Home

Wednesdays at 3:30 pm | Facebook Live

We're moving our popular Little Makers program to your house! Join for simple crafts you can make with things you probably already have around the house.

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Ask a Librarian!

Thursdays at 2:00 pm | Facebook Live

Need book recommendations? Curious what a librarian does? Want to learn how to use different resources? Join us every Thursday at 2pm on Facebook to ask a librarian anything!

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STEM Fridays

Fridays at 2:00 pm | Facebook Live

Join Miss Holly each Friday at 2:00 pm on our Facebook page for a new challenge using items you probably have around your house.

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The Library App Is Here!

Download the new Davenport Public Library app now! Check your account, place items on hold, and access our digital collection all in one place! iOS users can find it in the App Store.

Android users click here
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Digital Resources for Kids

Kids love TumbleBooks, an online collection of animated, talking picture books that teach kids the joys of reading in an exciting, new format!

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Get Your Digital Access Card!

24/7 access to e-books, e-audiobooks, download music, research tools, and more instantly! Available to any Davenport resident.

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Upcoming Events View All Events

Puppy Dog Tales

Apr 6 | 10:00 AM

Puppy Dog Tales
  • Virtual Branch
  • Storytimes
Kids' Fiction Book Talks with Miss Christie

Apr 6 | 2:00 PM

Kids' Fiction Book Talks with Miss Christie
  • Virtual Branch
  • Book Clubs
  • Storytimes
Storytime Live!

Apr 7 | 10:00 AM

Storytime Live!
  • Virtual Branch
  • Storytimes

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Dying in the Wool: A Kate Shackleton Mystery by Frances Brody

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Dying in the Wool: A Kate Shackleton Mystery by Frances Brody

April 03, 2020 -

We meet amateur sleuth and former World War I nurse, Kate Shackleton a few years after the conclusion of the war in her small village of Bridgestead, England in the first book of the Kate Shackleton Mystery series, Dying in the Wool  by Frances Brody.  Kate is still reeling from

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COVID-19 Response & Information

The Library is closed to the public until further notice. All public programs, meeting room reservations, outreach, and offsite services will be suspended for the duration of the closure.

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QC Beats

QC Beats is an online streaming audio collection, including the original music of Quad Cities musicians and artists.

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FRIENDS of the Library

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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