Davenport Public Library, Davenport

Name: Davenport Public Library
Address: 321 N Main St, Davenport, 52801, United States
Telephone: (563) 326-7832

#47 among attractions in Davenport

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Facts and practical information

The Davenport Public Library is a public library located in Davenport, Iowa. With a history dating back to 1839, the Davenport Public Library's Main Library is currently housed in a 1960s building designed by Kennedy Center architect Edward Durell Stone. The Davenport Public Library system is made up of three libraries—the Main Library at 321 Main Street; the Fairmount Branch Library at 3000 N. Fairmount Street; and the Eastern Avenue Branch Library at 6000 Eastern Avenue. ()

Established: 1877 (147 years ago)Coordinates: 41°31'24"N, 90°34'30"W

Address

321 N Main StDowntown DavenportDavenport 52801 United States

Contact

(563) 326-7832

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Davenport Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Figge Art Museum, Putnam-Parker Block, J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Modern Woodmen Park.

~1040 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Figge Art Museum, Davenport
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Davenport, Iowa, the Figge Art Museum stands as a beacon of culture and creativity. This modern museum, with its sleek glass façade, offers a window into the world of art for the curious traveler and the avid art enthusiast alike.
~570 ftS
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Putnam-Parker Block, Davenport
3 min walk • The Putnam-Parker Block, also known as City Square, are historic structures located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. The property is three buildings that take up the south half of block 43 in what is known as LeClaire's First Addition. The main façade of the structures face south along West Second Street.
~800 ftS
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Davenport
4 min walk • The J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store also known as the Petersen Harned-Von Maur Store Building and the Redstone Building, is a historic building in Davenport, Iowa, United States.
0.5 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport
13 min walk • Modern Woodmen Park is a minor league baseball venue located in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is home to the Quad Cities River Bandits, the High-A Central affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Since 1987, St.
~880 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Davenport RiverCenter, Davenport
5 min walk • RiverCenter is a convention center located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is made up of two associated buildings sited on the north and south sides of East Third Street. The Adler Theatre is connected to the original section of the convention center on the north side of the complex.
~860 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kahl Building, Davenport
5 min walk • The Kahl Building is an historic building located in Downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
~700 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
River Music Experience, Davenport
4 min walk • The River Music Experience is a multi-use music facility and 5013 non-profit organization located on the first two floors of the historic Redstone Building in downtown Davenport, Iowa.
~590 ftNW
Romanesque architecture, City hall
Davenport City Hall, Davenport
3 min walk • Davenport City Hall is the official seat of government for the city of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The building was constructed in 1895 and is situated on the northeast corner of the intersection of Harrison Street and West Fourth Street in Downtown Davenport.
0.7 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Col Ballroom, Davenport
18 min walk • The Col Ballroom is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties as the Saengerfest Halle.
0.9 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Fort Armstrong Theatre, Rock Island
24 min walk • Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse, Formerly known as The fort Armstrong theater, is an historic building located in downtown Rock Island, Illinois, United States. It opened in 1920 and it was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
~1270 ftSE
41°31'16"N • 90°34'17"W
Bucktown Center for the Arts, Davenport
7 min walk • Museum, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Davenport Public Library open?

Davenport Public Library is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Davenport Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Renwick Building, Davenport (2 min walk), St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Davenport (2 min walk), Quad City Symphony Orchestra, Davenport (2 min walk), Forrest Block, Davenport (2 min walk).

How to get to Davenport Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Davenport Public Library:

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Ground Transportation Center (6 min walk)