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Pre-K Prep Storytime is designed especially to give children access to opportunities that promote school success and build early literacy skills. In addition to stories, songs, and fingerplays, we ll engage in fun activities that help with letter and number recognition, sight words, counting, colors, and more! This program will appeal to children ages 3-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Come dance your wiggles out! We ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun! This afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play. All ages welcome, best for children ages 0-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Kids can come get creative with a new artistic style each week! Registration is required, this program is great for kids of all ages. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Get ready for the Halloween or work on your future cosplay! You can make amazing thing with just cardboard, scissors, and lots of duct tape. We'll provide some examples and supplies; you bring your creativity! For tweens and teens ages 10-16 We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Come dance your wiggles out! We ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun! This afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play. All ages welcome, best for children ages 0-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
An after-school club for girls in 3rd-8th grade who are interested in learning to code. The club is for beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. Registration is required. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
A special storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups. Emphasis is on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories. If your child is already on the move, check out our Walkers & Wigglers Storytime instead. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization and play. Immediately following Lapsit Storytime, we ll provide age-appropriate toys and a space to hang out. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
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 programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Ready to get creepy? Make your own ominous sculpture using The Library s extensive supply of doll parts. How did we get the doll parts? Maybe it s a question better left unanswered. Teens only (11-19). Registration is required. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
The 2026 QC Libraries' Teentober Art, Writing & Film Contest begins on October 1st! This is a great opportunity to prepare your submission! The first half of the workshop will consist of generative writing exercises (lead by Sarah Elgatian from the Midwest Writing Center), and the second half will be a guided free write. Writing materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring anything you may need for this workshop (your favorite pen or notebook, headphones, an emotional support water bottle, etc.). Teens only (11-19). Registration is not required, though an event reminder will be sent to those who register. Please email Claire (ctrimble@davenportlibrary.com) with any questions! Sarah Elgatian is a mixed-identity writer whose cross-genre work has appeared in, or is forthcoming from journals including Beholder Magazine, BRINK, and Cutleaf. She has been featured on several podcasts about writing and identity and has worked as editor for several publications. Sarah has been teaching writing and storytelling for over a decade. She currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Young Emerging Writers Youth Internship Program at the Midwest Writing Center where she facilitat
Pre-K Prep Storytime is designed especially to give children access to opportunities that promote school success and build early literacy skills. In addition to stories, songs, and fingerplays, we ll engage in fun activities that help with letter and number recognition, sight words, counting, colors, and more! This program will appeal to children ages 3-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Come dance your wiggles out! We ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun! This afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play. All ages welcome, best for children ages 0-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Kids can come get creative with a new artistic style each week! Registration is required, this program is great for kids of all ages. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Come dance your wiggles out! We ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun! This afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play. All ages welcome, best for children ages 0-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
An after-school club for girls in 3rd-8th grade who are interested in learning to code. The club is for beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. Registration is required. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
The QC Libraries invite teens (ages 11-19) to showcase their creativity in the 2026 Teentober Contests! This year's theme is I Volunteer (as Tribute) , and teens can enter their original writing, art, and films. All entries are due Oct. 31, 2026, and winners will be announced at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum & Science Center on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6pm. To submit an entry or for more information, visit: bit.ly/teentober2026 Questions? Please email Claire ( ctrimble@davenportlibrary.com ). We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Which QC Libraries' teens can read the most minutes during the month of October?! Teens (ages 11-19) can track their reading on the Beanstack app or on paper logs available at all 3 Davenport Public Library locations. Every Davenport teen who reads 250 minutes or more can also enter into smaller prize drawings for an Owala water bottle, a dino themed book sleeve, a pumpkin Lego set, or a curated Mini Book Haul. Additionally, every QC teen who reads 1,000 minutes will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $50 gift card. Questions? Email Claire ( ctrimble@davenportlibrary.com ). We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
A special storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups. Emphasis is on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories. If your child is already on the move, check out our Walkers & Wigglers Storytime instead. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization and play. Immediately following Lapsit Storytime, we ll provide age-appropriate toys and a space to hang out. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Just in time for the beginning of October, the Library's Special Collections, and the Monster Society, present German Folklore! We'll be presenting stories and creatures from German and German American lore. Being that is also the start of the spooky season, we'll be ending with some Quad City ghost stories from our very own Ghost Hunter, Amy Driskill! This program is designed for those between the ages of 8 to 800. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
A book club for Littles (kids in 3rd through 5th grade) and their Bigs (adults or older siblings) to read a book together. We will discuss the book and do some book-related crafts and activities. Registration is required. October's book club selection is Stranded by Nikki Shannon Smith. Copies of the book can be picked up at the service desk at the Davenport Public Library at Eastern or checked out from the other libraries. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
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 programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Jump into spooky season with your friends at Davenport Public Library! Play games, do crafts, and listen to stories about Jasper Rabbit. Make sure to look for creepy carrots creeping while you are here! You just might just get a prize! This program is great for children of all ages. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Pre-K Prep Storytime is designed especially to give children access to opportunities that promote school success and build early literacy skills. In addition to stories, songs, and fingerplays, we ll engage in fun activities that help with letter and number recognition, sight words, counting, colors, and more! This program will appeal to children ages 3-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Enjoy playing Bingo with family and friends to win prizes! Feel free to dress up to celebrate the Halloween season! For ages 8 and up! We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Come dance your wiggles out! We ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun! This afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play. All ages welcome, best for children ages 0-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Kids can come get creative with a new artistic style each week! Registration is required, this program is great for kids of all ages. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
The Library welcomes all kids between ages 7 and 10 to join the Kids Advisory Board! KAB members will meet once a month with Lindsey and Joe to talk all things library. Members will have the opportunity to share ideas for future children s programs, make suggestions for items to add to library collections, and participate in service projects like making decorations or bulletin boards. If you re interested in joining, email us at lkohlhase@davenportlibrary.com (or just come to a meeting!) so you can be the first to know what s going on in the children s department at Davenport Public Library! We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come dance your wiggles out! We ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun! This afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play. All ages welcome, best for children ages 0-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
An after-school club for girls in 3rd-8th grade who are interested in learning to code. The club is for beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. Registration is required. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
The long-standing Teen Gaming is back with a new name and structure! The Teen Gaming Club will take place on the first Wednesday of each month at Fairmount from 4:00-6:00pm! Join us for gaming on the Switch, playing Roblox on a laptop, or trying to make one of our older gaming systems work! Tabletop gaming and D&D campaigns are also welcome. Simple crafts and coloring will also be available! Teens only (ages 11-19) and all gaming is teen-led. Attendees are expected to share playing time and help other players when requested. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com
A special storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups. Emphasis is on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories. If your child is already on the move, check out our Walkers & Wigglers Storytime instead. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization and play. Immediately following Lapsit Storytime, we ll provide age-appropriate toys and a space to hang out. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Craft your very own clay creature using air-dry clay, plastic eyes, and even *gulp* realistic fake teeth. How creepy will your creature be? You decide. This program is intended for children ages 6+. Registration required. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Get ready for the Halloween or work on your future cosplay! You can make amazing thing with just cardboard, scissors, and lots of duct tape. We'll provide some examples and supplies; you bring your creativity! For tweens and teens ages 10-16 We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
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 location starting September 1st. Want to design your bookmark in person? We will have six separate drop-in programs for you to design your card. Dates: Thursday, September 10th - 3-5p at Main Monday, September 14th - 3-5p at Fairmount Saturday, September 19th - 3-5p at Eastern Friday, October 9th - 9-11a at Eastern Monday, October 12th - 9-11a at Fairmount Tuesday, October 13th - 9-11a at Main RULES Create a drawing or design using the template on the back. Submissions should showcase some aspect of the Library, literacy, or reflect what your library means to you. Artwork can include computer-generated or digital photographic images or paper submissions using whatever art supplies you have available. Artwork should be new, original artwork not utilizing AI. Do not use previously published or copyrighted images in your design. Upon submission, entrants release the entire right, title, and interest in and to all copyrights of the artwork and consent that all artwork may be displayed and/
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 programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
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 all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Are you new at the Pok mon Trading Card Game? Do you already have a deck and are ready to learn more? Pok mon Club is an opportunity for Pok mon enthusiasts (ages 6-12) to battle, share, and play with each other. We ll also discuss how to build and care for your collection. Join us the second Saturday of every month to learn and to play Pok mon! Registration required.
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 3PM. This storytime is appropriate for kids 3 and up. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
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 all ages. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
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 location starting September 1st. Want to design your bookmark in person? We will have six separate drop-in programs for you to design your card. Dates: Thursday, September 10th - 3-5p at Main Monday, September 14th - 3-5p at Fairmount Saturday, September 19th - 3-5p at Eastern Friday, October 9th - 9-11a at Eastern Monday, October 12th - 9-11a at Fairmount Tuesday, October 13th - 9-11a at Main RULES Create a drawing or design using the template on the back. Submissions should showcase some aspect of the Library, literacy, or reflect what your library means to you. Artwork can include computer-generated or digital photographic images or paper submissions using whatever art supplies you have available. Artwork should be new, original artwork not utilizing AI. Do not use previously published or copyrighted images in your design. Upon submission, entrants release the entire right, title, and interest in and to all copyrights of the artwork and consent that all artwork may be displayed and/
Pre-K Prep Storytime is designed especially to give children access to opportunities that promote school success and build early literacy skills. In addition to stories, songs, and fingerplays, we ll engage in fun activities that help with letter and number recognition, sight words, counting, colors, and more! This program will appeal to children ages 3-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Craft your very own clay creature using air-dry clay, plastic eyes, and even *gulp* realistic fake teeth. How creepy will your creature be? You decide. This program is intended for children ages 6+. Registration required. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
*Formerly "Teen Mindful Monday"* Life moves fast. Between school, social media, friends and family, it s easy to feel scattered. Mindfulness is simply the practice of coming back to the present so you can choose where your time and energy go. Join Ms. Claire and Nora from Gilda's Club for a relaxed hour of easy movement, reflection, and art. Just dress for comfort and bring yourself. This program is open to teens (ages 11-19). We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to ctrimble@davenportlibrary.com. Facilitator: Nora Bosslet (nora@csciowaillinois.org) is a social worker with Cancer Support Community at Gilda s Club. She works with kids, teens, and families impacted by cancer. She is 95 Hour Kids, Teen, and Toddler Yoga Teacher Certified
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 location starting September 1st. Want to design your bookmark in person? We will have six separate drop-in programs for you to design your card. Dates: Thursday, September 10th - 3-5p at Main Monday, September 14th - 3-5p at Fairmount Saturday, September 19th - 3-5p at Eastern Friday, October 9th - 9-11a at Eastern Monday, October 12th - 9-11a at Fairmount Tuesday, October 13th - 9-11a at Main RULES Create a drawing or design using the template on the back. Submissions should showcase some aspect of the Library, literacy, or reflect what your library means to you. Artwork can include computer-generated or digital photographic images or paper submissions using whatever art supplies you have available. Artwork should be new, original artwork not utilizing AI. Do not use previously published or copyrighted images in your design. Upon submission, entrants release the entire right, title, and interest in and to all copyrights of the artwork and consent that all artwork may be displayed and/
Come dance your wiggles out! We ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun! This afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play. All ages welcome, best for children ages 0-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Kids can come get creative with a new artistic style each week! Registration is required, this program is great for kids of all ages. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
All teens (ages 11-19) are invited to join The Library's Teen Advisory Board (TAB)! TAB Members volunteer, organize and participate in teen programming, and give their opinions on how to make The Library awesome by attending monthly meetings and filling out online surveys. Currently, TAB is meeting in-person at our Fairmount Branch on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Contact Claire, Youth Services Librarian, if you are interested in joining the Teen Advisory Board. You can email her at ctrimble@davenportlibrary.com or pick up a TAB application in The Library's teen areas. This program is intended for teens, ages 11-19. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to ctrimble@davenportlibrary.com.
Come dance your wiggles out! We ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun! This afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play. All ages welcome, best for children ages 0-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
An after-school club for girls in 3rd-8th grade who are interested in learning to code. The club is for beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. Registration is required. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Wind down the day with Bedtime Books, a cozy evening storytime. We ll share gentle bedtime stories perfect for helping little ones relax before heading home for the night. Pajamas and favorite stuffed animals are welcome to join the fun! This program is designed for ages 1 5, but all ages are welcome. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
A special storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups. Emphasis is on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories. If your child is already on the move, check out our Walkers & Wigglers Storytime instead. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization and play. Immediately following Lapsit Storytime, we ll provide age-appropriate toys and a space to hang out. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Create your own delightfully spooky sock puppet! We ll use socks, googly eyes, and plenty of crafty supplies to design silly, creepy, or cute characters to take home. We ll be using hot glue guns during this program, so younger participants may need help from a parent or caregiver. For kids ages 6-11. Space is limited; registration required. Register each person who will be participating. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
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 all ages. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
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 programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Pre-K Prep Storytime is designed especially to give children access to opportunities that promote school success and build early literacy skills. In addition to stories, songs, and fingerplays, we ll engage in fun activities that help with letter and number recognition, sight words, counting, colors, and more! This program will appeal to children ages 3-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Let's read I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. S nchez together! This title is best suited for teens 13 and up. Registration is not required to attend the book discussion; however, free copies of the book + extras will be given to teens who register for the book club. Books will be available for pickup at the Davenport Public Library at Fairmount & Eastern beginning on Monday, September 21 . Registrants can email Ms. Claire (ctrimble@davenportlibrary.com) if they would like their book + extras sent to another library location for pickup. Book Synopsis: "Perfect Mexican daughters do not go away to college. And they do not move out of their parents house after high school graduation. Perfect Mexican daughters never abandon their family. But Julia is not your perfect Mexican daughter. That was Olga s role. Then a tragic accident on the busiest street in Chicago leaves Olga dead and Julia left behind to reassemble the shattered pieces of her family. And no one seems to acknowledge that Julia is broken, too. Instead, her mother seems to channel her grief into pointing out every possible way Julia has failed. But it s not long before Julia discovers that Olga might not hav
Eek! A spider! Use wire and beads to craft an awesome arachnid. This program is intended for children ages 8+. Registration is required. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Come dance your wiggles out! We ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun! This afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play. All ages welcome, best for children ages 0-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Kids can come get creative with a new artistic style each week! Registration is required, this program is great for kids of all ages. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Join us for our Middle Grade Book Club, Tween the Pages! Registration required. Books may be picked up at the Fairmount Branch. This club is for patrons ages 8 to 11. Copies are available while supplies last. This month our book is Ghost by Jason Reynolds. From the Publisher: Ghost has a crazy natural talent, but no formal training. If he can stay on track, literally and figuratively, he could be the best sprinter in the city. But Ghost has been running for the wrong reasons it all started with running away from his father, who, when Ghost was a very little boy, chased him and his mother through their apartment, then down the street, with a loaded gun, aiming to kill. Since then, Ghost has been the one causing problems and running away from them until he meets Coach, an ex-Olympic Medalist who blew his own shot at success, and who is determined to keep other kids from blowing theirs. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Come dance your wiggles out! We ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun! This afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play. All ages welcome, best for children ages 0-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
An after-school club for girls in 3rd-8th grade who are interested in learning to code. The club is for beginners to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment. Registration is required. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
A special storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups. Emphasis is on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories. If your child is already on the move, check out our Walkers & Wigglers Storytime instead. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Babies and their caregivers are invited for socialization and play. Immediately following Lapsit Storytime, we ll provide age-appropriate toys and a space to hang out. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
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 programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Do you love history? Archives? Museums? What to learn about them all in one place! Get excited for the annual QC Archives Fair on Saturday, October 24, 2026! This year s host site, the Putnam Museum, will be full of tables showcasing our unique archives, libraries, and museums from across the Quad Cities. Visit tables to learn about the specialized collections housed at these organizations. In addition to visiting this wonderful Quad Cities museum, there will be a special guest speaker from their staff. You may even win a door prize of swag from local history organizations! Free and open to the public. To learn more about this event, QC Archives Fair . This is an off-site event located at: 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA 52804. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to specialcollections@davenportlibrary.com .
Let's watch Hocus Pocus (1993) together! And do a craft! And eat some snacks! Teens only (ages 11-19). Registration is not required, though an event reminder will be sent to those who register. Film synopsis: Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground. Rating: PG Runtime: 95 minutes We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Pre-K Prep Storytime is designed especially to give children access to opportunities that promote school success and build early literacy skills. In addition to stories, songs, and fingerplays, we ll engage in fun activities that help with letter and number recognition, sight words, counting, colors, and more! This program will appeal to children ages 3-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Earlier this year some kind of creepy doll magazines mysteriously appeared at the Library. We've decided to risk haunting by using them for crafting! Make your very own haunted doll decoupage picture frame or box. This program is intended for children ages 8+. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Come dance your wiggles out! We ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun! This afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play. All ages welcome, best for children ages 0-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Kids can come get creative with a new artistic style each week! Registration is required, this program is great for kids of all ages. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Come dance your wiggles out! We ll sing songs, dance, and read fun stories. And stick around afterwards for free play for the little ones! All ages welcome, best for children ages 18 months to 4 years. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Join us after storytime for play and socialization for toddlers and preschoolers. Children will get time to explore play and pretend with cars, toys, or any place their imagination takes them. Best for children ages 1-4 years and their grown-ups. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Come enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and plenty of playful fun! This afternoon storytime is a great way for little ones and their grown-ups to learn and grow together while building early literacy skills through reading and play. All ages welcome, best for children ages 0-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.