Community Calendar

It’s DINOVEMBER and dinosaurs are taking over the Libraries! Your dino toys and stuffies will spend a couple of weeks hanging out with Library staff as we process books, answer phones, lead storytimes, and more! Your dino will even write you a postcard letting you know about all the fun stuff they are doing (and how many books they have devoured). Drop off your dino at a Davenport Public Library location between November 1st and November 6th and expect to spend a few minutes filling out paperwork so we can keep your dino safe and secure during their time with us. Dinos will then be available for pickup from your chosen library location between November 29th and December 4th.

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! Best for children ages 3-5

Calling all wizards! Kids (ages 7-11) can join us on the first Monday of the month to celebrate all things wizarding world! Activities will vary, but include trivia, crafts, snacks, and spells! Accio fun! Registration is required.

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.

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.

The Library welcomes all kids between ages 7 and 10 to join the Kids’ Advisory Board! KAB members will meet once a month with and Mr. 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 ysp@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!

All teens (ages 11-19) are invited to join The Library's Teen Advisory Board! TAB Members volunteer, organize & 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. Contact Claire Trimble, 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.

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.

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 to 4 years and their grown-ups.

Pop in anytime between 4:00pm and 6:00pm 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. Teens only (ages 11-19) and all gaming is teen-led. Attendees are expected to share playing time and help other players when requested.