Davenport Public Library’s Reference Blog
Iconic country star and philanthropist Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80. Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write, she was an advocate for early childhood literacy. Her Imagination Library mails free books to children from birth to age 5, reaching over 3 million children around the globe.
Learn more about her groundbreaking life and achievements with the following biographies available through The Library. (Descriptions below provided by the publisher.)
Do you know anyone who likes to read about the creatures of the dark or just night in general? Try some of these new nocturnal books for children! These books will help you learn about the creatures awake at night as well as other books about the night.
As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
(more…)“I heard cats don’t just purr when they’re happy, but they also purr when they’re stressed as a way of self-soothing.”
― Sonora Reyes, The Luis Ortega Survival Club
When looking at the new cookbooks, it is easy to get overwhelmed. Let’s focus on one segment: vegan cookbooks! If you are a vegan or you want to try vegan recipes or you’re looking for a gift for a vegan in your life, try one of the following books listed below. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
(more…)I love a good sleuth, more specifically, I love a good woman sleuth. These iconic independent investigators have been taking over the publishing world for the last couple of years. While they may use a weapon or physical strength to solve crimes, they are more likely to use their expertise in a specific area, their intelligence, or their understanding of humans to figure out the solution. If you’re interested in reading about women sleuths, try any of the titles below. As of this writing, all of these titles are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Some are standalones, while others are part of a series. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
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