Bix Weekend is Here!

It’s that time again – Davenport puts on it’s party hat (and running shoes) and hosts the annual Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival and the world-renowned  Bix 7 Road Race. There’s plenty for everyone – music, shopping, running (or walking) so get out there and soak up some of the great atmosphere that helps define the [...]

Grand Opening

It’s here at last – after years of planning and months of hard work, the new Eastern Avenue Branch Library will open celebrate it’s Grand Opening tomorrow, Saturday July 10th! Located at 6000 Eastern Avenue, this Branch has been built as a LEED building, making it as environmentally responsible as possible. The Dedication Ceremony begins [...]

Happy Fourth of July!

The Davenport Library will be closed today, Monday July 5th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Both of our locations will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday July 6th at their usual times – the Main Library will open at 9:30am and the Fairmount Street Branch will open at 12 noon. Have a safe and happy holiday [...]

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day! The Davenport Public Library will be closed today in observance of the holiday. Both buildings will re-open as usual tomorrow – Main at 9:30am and Fairmount at noon. And don’t forget, starting June 1 (tomorrow) the library will begin following new hours. This is in anticipation of the opening of the Eastern [...]

Announcing : New Shelving Arrangement at the Library!

You talked and we listened! Due to popular demand, we will be rearranging all of the books at both the Main and the Fairmount Branch Libraries to make it easier for you, the customer, to find exactly the book you’re looking for! Starting today, all of our books will be arranged by color! Looking for [...]

Think warm thoughts

It throws one for a bit of a loop to write down dates like 2010 without seeing George Jetson puttering around in his airborne aquarium. Similarly, assembling a list of fiction titles that hits shelves long after the subzero temps have left creates a warm feeling, albeit brief.  There will be a baseball game or [...]

Happy New Year!

The Davenport Public Library will be closed December 31 and January 1 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Both buildings will be open their regular hours, 9:30am – 5:30pm, on Saturday, January 2nd. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays!

The Davenport Public Library will be closed December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday. We’ll resume our regular business hours on Saturday December 26, 9:30am to 5:30pm at both the Main Library and the Fairmount Branch Library. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday!

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Davenport Public Library will be closed today in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll be open again tomorrow, 9:30am to 5:30pm. Here’s hoping you and your family and friends enjoy a safe and wonderful holiday!

Library Closed for Staff In-Service

The Davenport Public Library will be closed today, Thursday November 19 for a Staff In-Service and Training Day. Taking a day out of our schedule allows us to share ideas, get in-depth training and plan for the future. We’ll be open again tomorrow with our regular operating hours, 9:30am to 5:30pm.

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