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We're Going Fine Free!!

All RiverShare Libraries Effective January 3rd

The Davenport Public Library (along with all of the libraries in the RiverShare Library System) will discontinue the practice of applying overdue fines to items returned late! Happy 2023!

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Our New Catalog is Here!

Our new, enhanced catalog is now live! Learn more about the new features that will make it easier to search for your favorite items.

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Check Out Our Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2022

The Library gathers information for an Annual Report each year that includes statistics and so much more. Click the link below to learn about the fabulous year your Library had in 2022!

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Library Closing

Monday, February 20th |Main |Eastern |Fairmount

All three Davenport Public Library Branches will be closed Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents' Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21st.

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Black History: The Fight for Civil Rights in Davenport

Thursday, February 2nd @ 6:30pm | Fairmount

Join us for a presentation by the Davenport Civil Rights Commission spotlighting local history.

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Upcoming Events View All Events

Wiggles and Giggles Toddler Storytime

Feb 1 | 10:00 AM

Wiggles and Giggles Toddler Storytime
  • Story Room
  • Storytimes
Teen Gaming

Feb 1 | 3:00 PM

Teen Gaming
  • Brooke Room, SCRA Room
  • Gaming
Snackin' Crafternoons

Feb 1 | 3:30 PM

Snackin' Crafternoons
  • Story Room
  • Arts & Crafts

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Online Reading Challenge – February

From the Blog

Online Reading Challenge – February

February 01, 2023 -

Hello Challenge Readers! Welcome to our February challenge! This month we’re going to take a few steps back in time and visit Ancient Greece. Our main title this month is: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Achilles, “the best of all the Greeks,” son of the cruel sea goddess

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a self-paced program for babies, toddlers and children that ends when a child begins kindergarten. Celebrate milestones as children make progress toward reading 1,000 books!

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RAYGUN Custom Shirts

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

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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 Davenport Public Library.

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