The Bettendorf Public Library will host a virtual edition of their monthly Community Connections series on Thursday, March 24th at 7:00 PM. The live lecture titled, “Stitches Through Time – History of Quilting” will be presented by the Putnam Museum. The free event will be accessible through GoToMeeting. Advance registration is required in order to receive login information. Registrations can be made by visiting http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/6022993 or by calling the Library at 563-344-4179. Community Connections is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

Throughout history, many women focused their artistic talents on producing handicrafts and household goods. Quilts offered a blank slate for creative expression. The Putnam Museum’s presentation will allow viewers to dive into the history of the American quilt and see some of the amazing quilts in the Museum’s collection. More information Community Connections: Stitches Through Time – History of Quilting and other library events can be found at the Bettendorf Public Library’s website at www.bettendorflibrary.com or by calling 563-344-4179.

Bettendorf Public Library to host Putnam Museum presentation on the history of quilting

ABOUT the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center: Located at 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722, the Library’s mission is “Committed to providing access to information and ideas for all.” For more information, visit www.bettendorflibrary.com or call 563-344-4175.

ABOUT the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library: The Friends are members of a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Bettendorf Public Library. More information about the Friends can be found by visiting www.bettendorflibrary.com/contribute/friends.

Bettendorf Public Library to host Putnam Museum presentation on the history of quilting
Sean Leary is an author, director, artist, musician, producer and entrepreneur who has been writing professionally since debuting at age 11 in the pages of the Comics Buyers Guide. An honors graduate of the University of Southern California masters program, he has written over 50 books including the best-sellers The Arimathean, Every Number is Lucky to Someone and We Are All Characters.
Bettendorf Public Library to host Putnam Museum presentation on the history of quilting

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