WHEREAS; libraries and librarians are critical to family literacy and multicultural awareness; and WHEREAS: literacy is defined as the foundation of learning and is essential to the growth and success of all children; and WHEREAS; children represent the hopes and dreams of the people of the United States; and WHEREAS; children from all backgrounds should be [...]

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Celebrate National Library Week: April 14th-20th, 2013 WHEREAS, libraries are the heart of their communities, campuses and schools; WHEREAS; librarians work to meet the changing needs of their communities, including providing resources for everyone and bringing services outside of library walls; WHEREAS, libraries and librarians bring together community members to enrich and shape the community [...]

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The Davenport Public Libraries will be closed Friday, March 28th and Sunday, March 30th for the holiday. However, all locations will still open their normal hours, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturday, March 29th. Thank you, and have a great Spring!

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The Davenport Public Library will be closed on Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23. All three locations will re-open on Saturday, November 24 at 9:30 a.m. We here at the library are thankful for your continued patronage and support. Happy Thanksgiving!

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