Library News
May 13th, 2025
Library Social Worker position update
In October 2021, The Library hired a licensed social worker with the support of temporary American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated by the Davenport City Council. The Social Worker resigned in March 2025. The position was advertised as a temporary one-year role, and interviews were conducted. After careful consideration, library leadership decided not to fill the position at this time due to the limited pool of qualified applicants and concerns regarding the temporary nature of the role.
May 5th, 2025
COMING SOON: MORE EBOOKS! MORE DIGITAL AUDIOBOOKS! LIBRARY OF THINGS!
Thank you to the THOUSANDS of Davenport residents who completed our recent community survey! We are excited to implement ideas you shared to ensure that the Davenport Public Library continues to connect a diverse community to resources that educate, enrich, and entertain. You overwhelmingly asked for more ebooks and digital audiobooks, and we heard you loud and clear! In order to meet this need, Davenport Public Library is excited to announce that we are QUADRUPLING our collection of digital materials by joining the BRIDGES Consortium!
May 1st, 2025
MOBIUS Catalog
Davenport Public Library will not be participating with MOBIUS and OpenRS for interlibrary loan services. The Library is exploring alternative interlibrary loan solutions with the goal of implementing an updated process by July 1st. If you need any assistance requesting materials, please visit one of our libraries or call (563) 326-7832.
Fall 2024
MAIN LIBRARY RENOVATION 2025
In 2018, the community united to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Main Library and launched a $1.8 million public/private capital campaign aimed at renovating and revitalizing this vital public resource. The first phase of the renovation in 2020 led to improved accessibility, the establishment of dedicated study rooms, expanded meeting spaces, comfortable seating with charging stations, upgraded HVAC systems, renovated restrooms, and the introduction of The Library's first Makerspace! In October 2024, The Library commenced the second phase of the project, which includes the following enhancements:
Fall 2024
NEW CHILDREN'S AREAS!
The Library recently embarked on an exciting campaign to bring vibrant new learning activities to the children's areas at all three Davenport Public Library locations! The first phase of the $1.2M privately-funded project was completed in November 2023 at the Fairmount Branch and Eastern Branch with the second phase completed in November 2024 at Fairmount Branch and Eastern Branch, and the initial installation of learning interactives at Main Library!