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Fatal Fiction

September 26th | Main

A crime has been committed - and you’re officially on the case. At Fatal Fiction you are invited to follow suspicious characters, listen closely, gather clues, and bring the culprit to light. All proceeds will support The Library’s vital programs and services.

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Libby & Tumblebooks

Before you buy an ebook or audiobook, check Libby and Tumblebooks first! Libby offers access to eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. Tumblebooks has animated, talking picture books children in grades K-6th.

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Bookmark Design Contest!

September 1st – October 15th

Calling all artists of all ages, we want you to submit art for our upcoming limited edition Library Bookmark Contest!

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New Essay Collections

September 11, 2026 -

If you’re finding it hard to read, try something shorter like an essay collection. Below you will find a list of essay collections that, as of this writing, are all owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers. Bookish : how reading shapes our lives by Lucy Mangan. A celebration of […]

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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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