Welcome to the FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library
The mission of the FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library is to raise funds and manage an endowment portfolio that will provide resources to support the literary and educational purposes of the Davenport Public Library.
Programs We Support
Special Collections Research PaymentsChildren's Literacy
Teen Services
Lifelong Learning Opportunities
Educational Resources
The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center
This year the FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library will use Birdies’ funds to purchase library materials that will be checked out and brought to our various outreach locations, such as after-school programs and day care centers. Each month the materials will be switched out for a new collection so the children always have something new to read! To pledge, either download the Birdies for Charity pledge form or Donate Now. The FRIENDS are Birdie #33!
See video of some of our programs and services
Fake News Panel Discussion
Teen Gaming
DPL's Mobile App
Thank You!
With the support of our community, the FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library have been able to add value to your library experience by enhancing our services, collections, and programs. Special thanks to:
- All those who donated to our 2017 Annual Fund. We raised $7,275 to purchase books and program supplies for our school library tours and Summer Reading Program. Both of these programs will encourage children to become lifelong learners!
- The Community Foundation of the Great River Bend for their funding toward a Virtual Reality Workstation for our Main Library!
- The Regional Development Authority for supporting the upcoming renovations to our Main library as we prepare for our 50th anniversary.
- Genesis Health System for funding exterior banners as part of our Main library renovations.