The Bettendorf Public Library Newsletter
October 1, 2024

FEATURED
Toddler Reading Program
October 1 -31
The Toddler Reading program is for children ages birth to five who have not yet entered kindergarten. To complete the program and receive a prize, children must listen to twenty stories read by a caregiver. Registration begins October 1 and is available in-person in the youth area of the Library. The program will run through October 31. Each participant will aso receive a small plush animal reading buddy at registration!
 
The Toddler Reading Program is funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
All-ages events
English as a Second Language Club
Thursday, October 3
6 - 7 p.m.
ESL students of any age can chat with fluent English-speaking teen volunteers to practice English in a relaxed, real-world environment.
 
Meet the teen librarian and volunteers in The Quad (the library's dedicated teen zone).
Learn more
Youth events
Reading Assistance Dogs
Thursday, October 3
6 - 7 p.m.
Children have the opportunity to read aloud to dogs from Quad City Canines!
Learn more
Incredible Bats
Friday, October 11
10 - 10:45 a.m.
Ready for an up-close encounter with a bat? Children will have the chance to meet a live bat and enjoy a story with Incredible Bats, who have been educating the Midwest about these often feared and misunderstood creatures since 1996!
Learn more
Teen events
Teentober
October 1 -31
QC area teens (ages 11 - 19) are invited to participate in a reading challenge and/or contests during the month of October! All participants will be invited to the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event on November 14 at the Putnam Museum and Science Center.
 
For the reading challenge, teens must read for at least 1,000 minutes to receive a completion prize from the Bettendorf Public Library and to enter into the QC grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.
 
For the contests, teens are asked to create a work and/or works that showcase their creativity and explore the 2024 theme of "The Elements." Contest categories are: video, art, writing, and performance. Grand Prize winners will be chosen by the QC Librarians and will receive $50 Visa gift cards. Submissions are due by October 31.
Learn more

Teentober Event
Thursday, October 10
5 -7 p.m.
Teens can get feedback or help on their Teentober project! Utilize the library's maker space during this teen-only work time. Plus: snacks, peer-feedback, and socialization!
Learn more
Adult events
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Strange Objects:
Body Parts and Pieces Edition
Saturday, October 12
1 - 2 p.m.
St. Ambrose Archivist Onnica Marquez will share information about strange objects made of body parts! Learn about oddities of antiquity and more! Adults and teens are welcome to attend.
 
Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Register
Virtual Author Talk with Silvia Moreno-Garcia:
A Library Speakers Consortium Watch Party
Wednesday, October 9
6 - 7 p.m.
Join our watch party for an author talk with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia and the Library Speakers Consortium! Moreno-Garcia is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels, including Mexican Gothic, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Gods of Jade and Shadow, and many more.
 
You can also watch the author talk from home by registering to receive a viewing link.
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Learn more

Check out our calendar for a complete list of upcoming programs and events!
Full Calendar of Events
LIBRARY NEWS
Friends Book Sale 
The annual fall book sale hosted by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library is this weekend! You'll find books of all genres, DVDs, and more for sale. All proceeds will go toward Library programs and services. 
Public Sale: open to everyone
Saturday, October 5, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, October 6, 12 - 3 p.m.
Friends Members Preview Sale: open to Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library only
Friday, October 4, 5-7:30 p.m.
Not a Friends member but want early access to the sale? Show up and become a Friends member at the door! To learn more about the Friends and becoming a member, click here.
VISIT US
LIBRARY HOURS
 
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 
Friday-Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
 
Sunday:
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
(Sept. through May)
FRIENDS BOOKSTORE HOURS
 
Monday-Thursday:
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
 
Saturday:
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
DRIVE-UP WINDOW HOURS
 
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
 
Friday-Saturday:
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
ADDRESS
 
2950 Learning Campus Dr.
Bettendorf, IA 52722

Library Board of Trustees
Doug Lindstrom, President
Val Horvat, Vice President
Archana Wagle, Secretary
Darrin Lindquist
David Pratt
John Rabine
Stacy Schmit
Library Administration
Jillian Aschliman, Director
Hayleigh Covella, Administrative Assistant
 
Library Division Heads
Heather Gibbs, Customer Service Supervisor
David Otten, Collection Services Manager
Paul Odell, 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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