Join Bettendorf High School for the Spring 2022 public shows in the Donald A. Schaefer Planetarium in Bettendorf High School. All shows are free of charge but seating is limited, so please call ahead to make reservations (563)-332-4516 or email Chris Like at clike@bettendorf.k12.ia.us. Masks are highly encouraged for the safety of all guests. Learn more Oasis in Space & Renaissance Tuesday, March 29th – (All Ages) Oasis in Space – This show takes us through the farthest reaches of space to show us just how lucky we are to live on our very own oasis in the vast cosmos. Renaissance... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is again hosting its monthly Craft-Tea events, with this month’s taking place Tuesday, March 22. The open house style program provides an opportunity for fellowship and crafting alongside a helping of tea. Crafters ages 16 and up are invited to bring their works-in-progress to the program for dedicated work time. Participants are also welcome to use the Library’s colored pencils, paper, and other crafting supplies available to start something new. Complimentary tea and water will be available. No registration is required to attend this free event thanks to the... Read More

Join Bettendorf School District for our monthly mobile food pantry thanks to River Bend Food Pantry 5:45 – 7 pm on Tuesday, March 22, at Neil Armstrong Elementary. Families in need are invited to come to the event for help with meeting meal needs.  Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is again hosting its monthly Craft-Tea events. The open house style program provides an opportunity for fellowship and crafting alongside a helping of tea. Crafters ages 16 and up are invited to bring their works-in-progress to the program for dedicated work time. Participants are also welcome to use the Library’s colored pencils, paper, and other crafting supplies available to start something new. Complimentary tea and water will be available. No registration is required to attend this free event thanks to the sponsorship of the Friends of the Bettendorf Public... Read More

The first citation states “as easy as pie” originated in Australia in the 1920s. It grew from the term “pie on” or “pie at” which means to be very good at something. The root is the Maori word “pai” which means “good”. Hence, if you’re good at something it will be as easy as pie. Out On A Limb Pie Company, demonstrates there is nothing easy about her pies. In fact these are pain staking creations of lots of scientific development and meticulously crafted amazingly baked concoctions. For her it has become “Easy as Pie”. By her, I am referring to Juli.... Read More

Rock Star Bingo EVERY Wednesday Night @ 7pm The Tangled Wood (Bettendorf, IA) B-I-N-G-O + Name That Tune + Sing-a-longsRock Star Bingo FREE To Play Win FREE drinks! ALL AGES Think you know your music? If you know what song contains these lyrics, you would probably love Rock Star Bingo! “And she’s watching him with those eyes, And she’s loving him with that body, I just know it, Yeah ‘n’ he’s holding her in his arms late, late at night.” What is Rock Star Bingo? Just like “regular” bingo, but we replaced bingo numbers, like “B16”, with parts of songs. If you know the song... Read More

Bettendorf School District is holding its monthly mobile food pantry thanks to River Bend Food Pantry 5:45 – 7 pm on Tuesday, March 22, at Neil Armstrong Elementary. Families and children in need are encouraged to attend. More details and information are available at the event.  Read More

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... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library was awarded $5,000 in a grant from the State Library of Iowa from American Rescue Plan Act funds. The grant went towards expanding the Library’s digital collection of books and audiobooks that were specifically designed to support psychology, professional development, personal finance, wellness, and more. These electronic offerings are accessible for Bettendorf Public Library cardholders at https://rivershare.overdrive.com/rivershare-Bettendorf/content/collection/1263776 and fall in line with the Library’s vision to support the community’s pursuit of knowledge... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library was awarded $5,000 in a grant from the State Library of Iowa from American Rescue Plan Act funds. The grant went towards expanding the Library’s digital collection of books and audiobooks that were specifically designed to support psychology, professional development, personal finance, wellness, and more. These electronic offerings are accessible for Bettendorf Public Library cardholders at https://rivershare.overdrive.com/rivershare-bettendorf/content/collection/1263776 and fall in line with the Library’s vision to support the community’s pursuit of knowledge... Read More