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The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center is pleased to announce a new index search website which will replace our “Local Database Search.” It features over 35 indexes to historical and genealogical resources held in Special Collections. Visit blogs.davenportlibrary.com/digital .

The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center is pleased to announce a new index search website which will replace our “Local Database Search.” It features over 35 indexes to historical and genealogical resources held in Special Collections. Visit blogs.davenportlibrary.com/digital .

Caption: EEP! Our newest episode of Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast just dropped! This episode, we interview Chad Dyson, Davenport Parks and Recreation Director, and Becca Niles, Community Outreach and Experience Manager, as well as local writer Caitlin Moran.

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Graphic novels not only make the perfect summer read, but they're also a great way to get your kiddo out of the summer reading slump! Check one out and cross it off your child's Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up for Summer Reading on Beanstack today! davenportlibrary.beanstack.com/reader365

The Nahant Marsh Education Center presented their turtles today at our Fairmount Branch. Our patrons learned about different indigenous turtles, and about their different adaptations, diets, and habitats.

EEP! Our newest episode of Checked In: A Davenport Library Podcast just dropped! Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany discuss new summer fiction picks, all the new horror we have on our shelves, our new foreign language product, Mango, and more! …avenportlibrarypodcast.buzzsprout.com

On June 30th, the chat feature on our website was discontinued. Please do not fear, your Davenport Public Library is here! There are many ways to still connect with our staff. For questions, please call us at (563) 326-7832 or visit our website: davenportlibrary.com/about-us/conta….

4 of 5 stars to The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf goodreads.com/review/show/55…

Find books and films about the Stonewall Uprising and the history of the LGBTQ+ community on our LGBTQ Literature and Film LibGuide: libguides.davenportlibrary.com/c.php?g=757366…

June 28th marks the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising that occurred at the Stonewall Inn in 1969. This event was a catalyst for LGBTQ+ organizations and the Pride celebrations we see today.

The Main Library will reopen on Monday! Regular operating hours at all three Davenport Public Libraries will resume as of Monday, June 26th. Thank you for your patience during this unexpected closure.

The OWL is parked at Main & 5th, just up the street from The Library | Main from 2-4pm today & tomorrow.

3 of 5 stars to Uncultured by Daniella Mestyanek Young goodreads.com/review/show?id…

Jewish American Heritage Month is almost over! Still trying to find something to read? Check out one of these graphic novels or young adult titles at any of our locations or put it on hold through our website: ift.tt/fz6VI3X ift.tt/79SaFTe

All three branches will be closed Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 30th for normal hours. Be sure to place your holds by visiting ift.tt/gLEdSZG! ift.tt/79SaFTe

It’s Youth Services Outreach Week! Here's what Brittany P. of @DavenportLib in Davenport, IA, says about their picture: "I am lucky that one of my storytime stops is where my kids go to school, here I am reading to my daughter's class!“ #ABOSoutreach #ysoutreach2023