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Library Closing

Tuesday, November 11th

All three Davenport Public Library locations will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

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The Library is Hiring!

Open Positions include Information Services Librarian, Youth Services Librarian, and Assistant Caretaker.

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Storytimes at The Library

The Library offers a variety of storytimes each week. Storytimes include reading, singing, and sometimes dancing! Find the storytime that fits you and your little one's needs.

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Library Book Clubs

Davenport Public Library offers a variety of monthly book clubs for adults, teens, and children! Make new friends and discover new books.

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Sci-Fi Novellas

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Sci-Fi Novellas

The genre of science fiction (aka sci-fi) can sometimes be a little daunting to start reading.  From dystopias to space operas to time travel, it’s hard to know where to start. That’s where novellas can come in! Novellas are works that are longer than a short story, but shorter than

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is free and lets families read at their own pace. It helps babies, toddlers, and little kids get ready for school by building strong reading skills. Reading lots of books now can help them do well later in life!

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Show your love for The Library!

You can buy t-shirts, sweatshirts, stickers, bags, and more made by people who love libraries. When you buy something, you help Davenport Public Library share books, learning, and fun with everyone in our community!.

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The FRIENDS help The Library!

The FRIENDS is a special group that raises money to support The Library. They run used bookstores at every library location and pay for all the fun programs the library offers!.

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