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Day of Giving

Friday, April 11th

To close out National Library Week (April 6-12), The Library will be hosting a Day of Giving on Friday, April 11th. Your gift will help The Library continue to be a safe and welcoming place to explore, play, learn, and grow.

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The Rusty Patched Bumblebee

April 7th at 6pm | Fairmount

A program all about the rusty patched bumblebee and its road to recovery! Listed as federally endangered in 2017, the rusty patched bumblebee is slowly working its way back into nature.

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Seed Library NOW OPEN!

Our Seed Library is now open for the 2025 season! Browse our seed offerings and take home up to 5 seed packets (per household, per month). The Seed Library is located at Main Library and is available during open hours for patrons of all ages!

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2025 Online Reading Challenge

Spend the year reading a different genre each month.Read the suggested title for the month, or choose one on your own. This reading challenge is low-pressure and ideal for someone who wants to read more.

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LEARN A LANGUAGE — Part 4 — GERMAN

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LEARN A LANGUAGE — Part 4 — GERMAN

April 03, 2025 -

Continuing in our monthly series of language resources offered by The Library, our focus in April is GERMAN. While the German language is on the decline in the United States (according to census.gov), it is still in the top ten languages (other than English) that are spoken at home. And,

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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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Library Shirts!

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 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to raising funds and managing an endowment portfolio to support The Library's initiatives. The FRIENDS operate used bookstores at each Davenport Public Library location.

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