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Submissions Closing Soon!

Calling all local music artists! QC Beats is wrapping up its submission period on October 31st. Submit before then to join our QC Beats Collection.

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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.

Storytime Dates
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Teentober

October 1-31

The Library invites teens (ages 11-19) to join us for the QC Libraries Teen Reading Challenge and Teentober Contests! Join the reading challenge on Beanstack and learn more about the contests below!

Teentober Contests
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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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Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl Inspired Reading List

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Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl Inspired Reading List

Now that Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, has been thoroughly listened to, discussed, and theorized by many, here’s an inspired reading list for each song to keep the vibes going! Each of these titles selected are available for checkout and were picked based on the song

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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 and fund 100% of The Library's programming.

Support The Library!