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Library Bookmark Design Contest Drop-in

In-Person
Calling all artists of all ages, we want you to submit art for our upcoming limited edition Library Bookmark Contest! Design contest forms will be available for pickup at any Davenport Public Library...  More
Date:
Friday, October 9, 2026
Time:
9:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Meeting Room B, Eastern
Audience:
  Adults (19+)     Teens     Kids     All ages     Family     Kids (0-5 years old)     Kids (6-11)  
Categories:
  Arts & Crafts  
Bookmark design contest graphic

Stories @ Main

Come join us at Main to jump, shake, and shimmy the sillies out! Every Friday we’ll have stories, songs, and fun! All ages welcome, best for children ages 1 to 5 years. We strive to make our...  More
Date:
Friday, October 9, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:30am
Location:
Main
Audience:
  Kids (0-5 years old)  
Categories:
  Storytimes  
adult reading a book to children

Play to Learn

In-Person
A space for kids and their grownups to play and learn together! We'll have books, toys, art supplies, and resources for kids 0-5 and their caregivers. We strive to make our programs inclusive to...  More
Date:
Friday, October 9, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Story Room, Eastern
Audience:
  Kids     Kids (0-5 years old)  
Categories:
  Educational  
child and adult playing

OWLT & About: Freight House Farmers Market

Join the OWL (Outreach Wheeled Library) at the Freight House Farmers Market this spring, summer, and fall. Cool off in the shade of our awning, check out books, learn about Davenport Public Library...  More
Date:
Saturday, October 10, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
8:00am - 1:00pm
Audience:
  Adults (19+)     All ages     Family  
Categories:
  Community Events  
OWLT & About: Freight House Farmers Market

Pokémon Club

In-Person
Are you new at the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Do you already have a deck and are ready to learn more? Pokémon Club is an opportunity for Pokémon enthusiasts (ages 6-12) to battle, share, and play...  More
Date:
Saturday, October 10, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Story Room, Eastern
Audience:
  Kids (6-11)  
Categories:
  Gaming  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 11 seats left
Child holding spread of Pokémon cards out

Works Cited

In-Person
Discuss scholarly topics and current events in a comfortable atmosphere. Unless otherwise linked, use your Davenport Public Library card number to access the MasterFile Premier article below. This...  More
Date:
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Meeting Room B, Eastern
Audience:
  Adults (19+)  
Categories:
  Educational  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 9 seats left
book open on a table with notes and a coffee

Dog Tales

In-Person
It's the second Saturday of the month, and it's time for some Dog Tales! Join us for a pup-themed storytime. Make sure to hang around for our Read to a Dog program with the therapy dogs of QCCAN at...  More
Date:
Saturday, October 10, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Story Room, Fairmount
Audience:
  Kids     Family     Kids (0-5 years old)  
Categories:
  Storytimes  
five children listening to a storytime

Read to a Dog

In-Person
QC CAN's Reading Assistance Dogs are specially trained, along with their handler, to provide the environment needed to help children improve their reading skills! This program is great for kids of...  More
Date:
Saturday, October 10, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Story Room, Fairmount
Audience:
  Adults (19+)     Teens     Kids     All ages     Family     Kids (0-5 years old)     Kids (6-11)  
Categories:
  Educational  
young girl reding to dog in library

Adult DIY: Ghost in a Jar

In-Person
Have you ever wanted your very own ghost? Now is your chance! We will be making a Ghost in a Jar craft. No experience is necessary. This program is for adults. We strive to make our programs...  More
Date:
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time:
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Meeting Room B (SCRA Room), Fairmount
Audience:
  Adults (19+)  
Categories:
  Arts & Crafts  
Registration has closed.
Ghost floating in a jar

Library Bookmark Design Contest Drop-In

In-Person
Calling all artists of all ages, we want you to submit art for our upcoming limited edition Library Bookmark Contest! Design contest forms will be available for pickup at any Davenport Public Library...  More
Date:
Monday, October 12, 2026
Time:
9:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Meeting Room A (Brooke Room), Fairmount
Audience:
  Adults (19+)     Teens     Kids     All ages     Family     Kids (0-5 years old)     Kids (6-11)  
Categories:
  Arts & Crafts  
Library Bookmark Design Contest Drop-In

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