The Bettendorf Public Library Newsletter
January 6, 2026

SPOTLIGHT ON:
Winter Reading Program
Online and in-person registration is now available for the all-ages Winter Reading Program. Complete your challenge to win a prize! You do not need a Bettendorf Public Library card to participate.
How to Participate:
  • Register online or at the library
  • Track your progress online with Beanstack (app also available) or with a physical log you can pick up at the library
  • Complete your challenge by January 31 and return to the library to collect your prize
Select Events:
  • After-hours Teen Silent Disco is this Friday, Janurary 9, at 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.
  • Kids can jam out to their favorite songs while making painted guitar pick necklaces and keychains with Crafts and Karaoke Monday, January 19, at 10:30 a.m. Registration is required.
  • Learn about vinyl record collecting and enjoy a refreshing mocktail at Music and Mocktails with Ragged Records on Thursday, Janauary 29, at 6:30 p.m.
Learn More
The Winter Reading Program is funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
LIBRARY NEWS:
Top Titles of 2025
Check out the 30 most popular books of 2025 and see how your reading tastes stack up to the community's.
Browse List

Track Your Habits
Did you know it takes 66 days on average to form a new habit? Pick up a habit tracker bookmark and decorate your own bookmark sleeve for it this January in the Creation Corner!
STAFF HIGHLIGHT:
Anticipated Reads
Check out the books set to publish in 2026 that Bettendorf Public Library staff can't wait to read!
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Library Book Tree
We always love putting together the book tree. We hope it brought you joy when you walked into the library this past month! How many books do you think it took to create? Check our Facebook or Instagram account this Friday to see if you guessed correctly!
FEATURED LIBRARY EVENTS:
Finals Program
January 14-16
Make time for you this finals season! Relax with special activities, snacks, crafts, and group study spaces each afternoon leading up to finals. We'll have a special de-stress activity each day:
Open to teens and college-aged students.

New Year, No Clutter
Wednesday, January 14
6–7 p.m. 
Get a fresh start to the new year by decluttering like a pro! Learn insider secrets and how to make fast progress with lasting results from industry expert Jamie Novak.
 
This is a virtual program. Register to receive a Zoom link via email the day of the event.
Register

Community Connections
Thursday, January 15
1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. 
Follow author Dave Markward's transformative journey from a predominantly white community to a life enriched by diversity, as detailed in his memoir, From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond: My Journey to Understand Racism in America.
 
This free presentation intertwines his personal growth with significant historical events and figures, exploring America's racial divides. Two identical, hour-long presentations are available: one at 1:30 p.m. and one at 6:30 p.m.
Learn More

Breathwork and Crystal Singing Bowls
Saturday, January 31
2–3 p.m. 
Join Dr. Anup and Amber Mulakaluri from Rhythm & Light Wellness for a breath meditation and crystal singing bowls session. This practice will help you explore your thoughts, enhance self-awareness, and find peace through breathing exercises and sound vibrations. Please bring a mat, pillow, or blanket.
Learn More

All Voices Book Club
Saturday, January 31
2–3:30 p.m. 
January's title is The House in the Cerulean Sea, an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.
 
All Voices Book Club, funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library, is open to adults and teens. Books are available for pickup at the Information Desk to read prior to the discussion.
Learn More

Looking for more events? View them on our events calendar or sign up for our events emails!
 
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Monday-Thursday:
9 a.m.-8 p.m.
 
Friday-Saturday:
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
 
Sunday (Sept.-May):
1-4 p.m.
FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS
 
Monday-Thursday:
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
 
Saturday:
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
DRIVE-UP WINDOW HOURS
 
Monday-Thursday:
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
 
Friday-Saturday:
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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2950 Learning Campus Dr.
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Library Board of Trustees
Val Horvat, President
Darrin Lindquist, Vice President
John Rabine, Secretary
Doug Lindstrom
Archana Wagle
David Pratt
Lynn Lawler
Library Administration
Jillian Aschliman, Director
Hayleigh Covella, Administrative Assistant
 
Library Division Heads
Heather Gibbs, Customer Service Supervisor
David Otten, Collection Services Manager
Andrew Miller, Programming & Public Services Manager
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Bettendorf Public Library
2950 Learning Campus Dr. Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
Phone: (563) 344-4175
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