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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.
*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). 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 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 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 reasonable modification 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 reasonable modification requests, please reach out to ctrimble@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.
Join the QC Libraries at the Putnam Museum and Science Center as we celebrate the participants of the 2026 Teentober Contests! Pizza will be served in the theater's lobby beginning at 6:00 pm, followed by a red-carpet entrance into the theater at 6:30 pm. In addition to viewing the video contest entries, the librarians will also present a digital slideshow of art contest entries and share favorite lines from writing contest entries. Grand Prize winners will be chosen by the QC librarians. Additional special awards will be given out at the event to video creators and honorable mentions in the writing and art contests. For more info about the contests or to submit an entry, contact Claire ( ctrimble@davenportlibrary.com ). Participants are encouraged to attend the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event, but you do not need to be present to win the grand prizes. This is an offsite event at 1717 W. 12th St. Davenport, IA 52804 . We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Turkey Big, Turkey Small, Time to learn and to write Turkey Notes, One and All. Do you and your family write Turkey notes? Did you hear about Turkey Notes and not know what in the world people are talking about? Either way, this program is for you! Bring the family and learn about the history of the Turkey Note in the Quad Cities. Afterwards, we'll all make Turkey Notes to share. This program is for patrons 8 to 800. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification 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 .
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. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
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 reasonable modification requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network's (QCCAN) 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 reasonable modification requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Pre-K Prep Storytime is designed 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 reasonable modification 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 Forest of Secrets by Erin Hunter. From the Publisher: The third book in Erin Hunter s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series Join the legion of fans who have made Erin Hunter s Warriors series a bestselling phenomenon. More thrilling adventures, epic action, and fierce warrior cats await in Warriors #3: Forest of Secrets. Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, friends can become enemies overnight, and some cats are willing to kill to get what they want. Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of the former ThunderClan deputy Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he uncovers secrets that might be better left hidden . We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification 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 reasonable modification 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 reasonable modification 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.
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 .
Come join us to make and decorate your own ornament using air dry clay! All supplies will be provided, no experience needed. All ages welcome. Registration is required. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification requests, please reach out to reference@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.
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 reasonable modification 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.
Take a break from your holiday prep and join us to watch Minions and Monsters. This movie is rated PG. Parental Discretion is advised. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification 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 reasonable modification 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 reasonable modification 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.
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 make shrinky dinks! 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 .
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 reasonable modification requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Hang out with us after Family Storytime, as we Color and Create! All ages welcome, best for children ages 1-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification 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 Youth Services department at Davenport Public Library! We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification 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 reasonable modification 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 reasonable modification 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.
Warm up with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa Wednesdays November through February at the Main Street Library. All ages welcome. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to reference@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 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. 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.
The Monster Society is an elite secret group whose goal is to educate about the things that go bump in the night. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to first learn about a monster and then execute a craft pertaining to said monster. As always, should you or any of your fellow Society members be caught, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This program is designed for children ages 8 to 12. This month we cover Dragons around the World. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification 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. December's book club selection is The Cookie Crumbles by T. Badua. 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 .
Enjoy a fun family movie night at home with one of our interactive movie kits! Kits will include enough supplies for the whole family and can be picked up at any location. This program is best suited to ages 4+. Registration is required. *This week's movie will be Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Movies are not included in kits, though they can be checked out from the library or streamed on popular streaming services. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
In honor of the new Sunrise on the Reaping movie, the newest installment in The Hunger Games cinematic universe, we are having a PARTY! Please join us for an afternoon of Hunger Games themed crafts, activities, snacks, and lively discussions about the wonderful world of Suzanne Collins! Teens only (ages 11-19). Registration required. 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 .
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.
Dare to taste the unexpected! Sweet? Sour? Really Strange?!? We ve gathered candy cane flavors just for you. Take the taste test challenge and vote for your favorites (and least favorites). This program is for teens. Registration required. Disclaimer for Food Allergies: We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification 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 reasonable modification requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
Hang out with us after Family Storytime, as we Color and Create! All ages welcome, best for children ages 1-5. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification 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.
School day is over, and Teen Advisory Board isn't until 6:30. Join us in the Fairmount storyroom, where you can read, draw, or just quietly hangout. Hot water and tea provided. This program is for teens only. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification 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. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification 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 reasonable modification 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 reasonable modification 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.
Warm up with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa Wednesdays November through February at the Main Street Library. All ages welcome. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to reference@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.
Use air-dry clay to make a big-mouthed frog who is ready to hold your change, keys, buttons, or whatever you can fit in his mouth! Registration required. This program is great for ages 8+. 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 .
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.
Explore the creative world of zines with Librarian Lindsey and Mr. Joe! Learn how these DIY mini magazines have long been used to share ideas, art, stories, and personal experiences. Then create your own zine using paper, collage materials, and your imagination. Best suited for kids ages 7-12. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com.
This is the year for a new holiday tradition! J lab kafl is the Icelandic Christmas Eve tradition of gifting your favorite people with a favorite book to read that very night! Here at the library, our patrons are our favorite people and we would love to gift you with a favorite book this holiday season! Register by December 12 and choose between picking your own wrapped present under J lab kafl trees at Eastern Ave. Library on Dec. 19 or having the Library staff pick a present for you that can be picked up at your chosen Davenport Library location between December 21 - 23. J lab kafl or Jolabokoflod (pronounced Yo-la-bok-a-flot) means "Yule Book Flood." The tradition began during World War II when foreign imports were restricted, but paper was cheap. Iceland s population was not large enough to support a year-round publishing industry, so book publishers flooded the market with new titles in the final weeks of the year. The result was this tradition! You'll find most Icelanders snuggled up with a cup of something warm, reading a book on Christmas Eve. Registration is required. This program is best for children ages 0 - 11. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reason
This is the year for a new holiday tradition! J lab kafl is the Icelandic Christmas Eve tradition of gifting your favorite people with a favorite book to read that very night! Here at the library, our patrons are our favorite people and we would love to gift you with a favorite book this holiday season! Register by December 12 and choose between picking your own wrapped present under J lab kafl trees at Eastern Ave. Library on Dec. 19 or having the Library staff pick a present for you that can be picked up at your chosen Davenport Library location between December 21 - 23. J lab kafl or Jolabokoflod (pronounced Yo-la-bok-a-flot) means "Yule Book Flood." The tradition began during World War II when foreign imports were restricted, but paper was cheap. Iceland s population was not large enough to support a year-round publishing industry, so book publishers flooded the market with new titles in the final weeks of the year. The result was this tradition! You'll find most Icelanders snuggled up with a cup of something warm, reading a book on Christmas Eve. Registration is required. Teens only (ages 11-19). We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, plea
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! We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification requests, please reach out to youthservicesandprogrammingstaff@davenportlibrary.com .
Let's celebrate the holiday season with a viewing of the original Home Alone movie while we make gingerbread houses and drink hot chocolate! Teens only (ages 11-19). Registration required. Film synopsis: A mischievous 8-year-old who's picked on by his older siblings and ignored by his parents would really rather be left alone and that's exactly what happens when he gets accidentally left behind in a frenzied rush to the airport for a family vacation in Paris over the holiday season. After learning to fend for himself, the boy has to protect his house against two bumbling burglars who are planning to rob it. Rating: PG Runtime: 102 minutes 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 .
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 reasonable modification 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.
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 reasonable modification 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 on a first-come, first-serve basis. This club is for patrons ages 8 to 11. This month our book is Popcorn by Rob Harrell. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For reasonable modification 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 reasonable modification 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 reasonable modification 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.
Warm up with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa Wednesdays November through February at the Main Street Library. All ages welcome. We strive to make our programs inclusive to all. For accommodation requests, please reach out to reference@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.
Davenport is the largest of the Quad Cities, on the Mississippi with the Rock Island Arsenal on the island between Iowa and Illinois. The Figge Art Museum, the Putnam Museum with its giant screen, and the Family Museum in Bettendorf next door are the family fixtures; Niabi Zoo is across the river. Davenport Public Library serves the city from three branches.
Holiday events for kids in Davenport, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
16 children’s events are on in Davenport in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Davenport Public Library (14 branches, 161 upcoming programmes). Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
20 places to collect. Tap “I'm here” when you're at one and the stamp goes in your book; collect 5 and print the certificate.
Stamps live on your phone. Open your passport to see them all, print the certificate, or save them to your email.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Davenport’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
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