The Bettendorf Public Library Newsletter
May 5, 2026

SPOTLIGHT ON:
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Summer Concert Series
June 4-August 13
Get ready for FREE fun nights full of live music, local food trucks, and community connections!
Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. in Faye's Field
June 4: The Tailfins
June 11: The Blackstones
June 18: Crooked Cactus Band
June 25: Fair Warning
July 2: Panic River Band
July 9: Lojo Russo
July 16: The Night People
July 23: Hap Hazard
July 30: Molly Conrad
August 6: Totes McGotes
August 13: 10 of Soul
Faye's Field is located right across from the library at 2850 Learning Campus Drive. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will still occur but will be moved inside the library.

A huge thank you goes to the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation and our sponsors for making the Summer Concert Series possible: Title Sponsors TBK Bank and REM Iowa Host Home Program, Autograph Edition Sponsors Bettendorf Rotary Club and Duck Creek Tire & Service, and First Edition Sponsors K&K Hardware and Hawkeye Commercial Real Estate.
More about the concerts
LIBRARY NEWS:
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Sunday Hours Update and Closure
Sunday hours are taking a break for the summer. The library will be closed on Sundays starting May 24 through September 6. 
 
In addition, the library willl be closed Monday, May 25. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 26.

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Summer Reading Program
June 8 - August 1
"Plant a Seed, Read" with the library this summer and bloom into a reader! Participation is free and open to all ages, encouraging reading and use of the library through fun challenges and exciting rewards. The Summer Reading Program starts June 8 and runs through August 1. Online registration is now open!
Learn more & register
Celebrate America 250 this June!
Join our Hamilton sing-along; hear from the Iowa Sons of Union Veterans about the history of Camp McClellan, a former Union Army camp in Davenport; attend our American Girl Doll Party; and more!
More about America 250 at the library
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FEATURED LIBRARY EVENTS:
Local Author Showcase
Thursday, May 7
6-8 p.m. 
Explore the world of writing and publishing! Join local authors as they share excerpts of their works, insights into their creative processes, and how they went from manuscript to publication. Questions are encouraged, and we will also share information on local writing groups to join and offer a chance to mingle with authors and fellow attendees.
Learn more

Community Connections: Fourth Wall Films
Thursday, May 21
1:30-2:30 p.m. 
Discover the inspiring story of PFC John S. Muños, an American hero who grew up in a boxcar home on 2nd Steet (now Hero Street) in Silvis, Illinois. Three months after marrying his sweetheart, John joined the Army in 1951 and served in the Korean War, sacrificing his life at 23 during the Battle of Bloody Ridge. This compelling film combines interviews with family,
friends, veterans, community leaders, and historians with archival materials to tell an unforgettable story of American courage, character, and perseverance. Don’t miss this heartfelt tribute to a hero.
Learn more

Iowa Legal Aid Senior Hotline
Drop in between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. May 21 to learn about this hotline for adults aged 60+. The hotline gives seniors free, direct access to an attorney by phone for advice and brief legal help, and it is often the first point of contact.
Learn more
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Opera Quad Cities
Thursday,
May 21
7-7:45 p.m. 
Opera Quad Cities will present a free 30 minute program featuring the beauty of classical singing. Join us!
Learn more

Menopause: Home Remedies with Dr. Figaro
Saturday, May 23
1-2 p.m. 
Board certified endocrinologist Dr. M. Kathleen Figaro will present an information-filled program about helpful home remedies for menopause.
 
This event is funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Learn more

Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra Sextet
Saturday, May 23
2-3 p.m. 
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Join us for an inspiring performance by the Iowa Women's Jazz Orchestra Sextet, featuring music by women jazz composers and arrangers. This talented all-women group, formed in 2017, showcases the contributions of women in jazz. Founder and 2010 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School Toni LeFebvre will perform with the sextet.
Learn more

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PIEOWA: A Piece of America
Saturday, May 30
2-4 p.m.
Discover Iowa's deep connection with pie and its unifying power in acclaimed documentary PIEOWA: A PIECE OF AMERICA. Awarded Best Food Film at the 2025 San Antonio Film Festival, this heartwarming and humorous documentary leaves viewers hopeful and craving pie. Meet filmmaker Beth M. Howard, enjoy a slice of pie, and explore how pie can make the world a better place. Registration is strongly encouraged to ensure we have enough pie for all attendees.
Register

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LIBRARY HOURS
 
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
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Jillian Aschliman, Director
Hayleigh Covella, Administrative Assistant
 
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Heather Gibbs, Customer Service Manager
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Andrew Miller, Programming & Public Services Manager
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2950 Learning Campus Dr. Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
Phone: (563) 344-4175
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