Beer and pro wrestling?! LET’S GO! Donate a brand new toy (at least one per person) and get in for free! All toys will go to Toys for Tots organization! Saturday, December 9 Doors open: 4pm Matches begin: 5pm General Admission: $12 Kids 5-10 years old: $5 Kids 4 and under: FREE Learn more: BREWERY BRAWL  Read More

Reindeer Day is BACK AGAIN at the Family Museum in Bettendorf December 2 from 12Noon until 5pm! See a LIVE Reindeer (Sponsored By: Northwest Bank & Trust Company)! Make Reindeer Antlers in the Imagination Studio! Play Reindeer Games in the Great Hall! Enjoy “Polar Express” Dance Performances from the Family Museum Dance Company! PLUS, help Pack-a-Police Car & Fire Truck with new, unwrapped toys and you will receive $2 OFF your Family Museum Admission on Reindeer Day! The Bettendorf Police Department Squad Car and Bettendorf Fire Department Truck will be located outside between... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – November 13, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library will be peeking inside the Putnam Museum’s newest exhibit. The Community Connections: Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories event will take place on Thursday, November 30th at 1:30 PM. Participants will hear about how Quad Cities history was collected and represented in the Putnam Museum’s new regional history exhibit. Registration is not required to attend this free event. The Bettendorf Public Library’s monthly Community Connections series focuses on local history, interests, and people through lectures, travelogues,... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – November 13, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library will be peeking inside the Putnam Museum’s newest exhibit. The Community Connections: Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories event will take place on Thursday, November 30th at 1:30 PM. Participants will hear about how Quad Cities history was collected and represented in the Putnam Museum’s new regional history exhibit. Registration is not required to attend this free event. The Bettendorf Public Library’s monthly Community Connections series focuses on local history, interests, and people through lectures, travelogues,... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – September 27, 2023 – Those looking for a taste of October-themed thrills will want to stop into the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus in Bettendorf. Three opportunities to listen to spine-tingling stories will take place in October. These three programs are all free and do not require registration. Friday, October 27th at 2:00 PM – Spooky Stories for Kids: Children in 3rd grade and older are invited to listen to spooky and sometimes hilarious stories around the faux campfire with Librarian, Miss Christine. Tuesday, October 31st at 2:00 PM –... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library and SCORE of the Quad Cities are hosting a class on Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 PM for local entrepreneurs. The free interactive workshop will give attendees an opportunity to talk and network with mentors and other entrepreneurs. October’s SCORE Business program will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is not required to attend. SCORE is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to the formation, growth, and success of small businesses. The Quad Cities Chapter is run by over 40 volunteers... Read More

It’s October 16th, 1972. I am a few years from conception. Although my favorite band CCR just broke up. We won’t get into that history, but little did the rocking world know something magical was brewing up. Two guys named Kurt and Krist come up with the incredible idea to start a CCR tribute band. Fortunately It tanks. Although incredibly talented the two just can’t find the magic to pull it off. Today, I sat down at Mio Russo Sicilian Bar + Table at 2561 53rd Ave, Bettendorf. You’ll have to bear with me as I learn how to write these reviews again. Its been a minute.... Read More

Trivia Night Live is rolling into The Tangled Wood in Bettendorf every Tuesday at 7 p.m.! It’s Free To Play, with up to eight people per team playing in various categories. What is Trivia Night Live? Trivia Night Live is a live interactive team trivia game played at your favorite restaurants and bars. The game consists of four rounds of questions of increasing difficulty and point values. Categories range from current events, history, geography, science, sports, and more…. Trivia Night Live is free to play, and you can have up to 8 members on a team. Prizes are awarded for the winner of the... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – September 26, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library will be offering a Creation Studio Workshop: Watercolors on Monday, October 9th at 6:30 PM. Glenn Boyles of the Family Museum will lead participants in the basics of watercolor painting. The free workshop is designed for persons aged 16 and up. Registration is required and can be made at https://www.bettendorflibrary.com/event/9097656 or by calling the library at 563-344-4175. Creation Studio Workshops are made possible through sponsorship from The Bettendorf Public Library Foundation and Quad City Bank & Trust. The... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA –August 23, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library and K&K Hardware have teamed up again to offer guidance on effective ways to maintain homes. How to Fix It: Drywall will be held on Wednesday, September 6th at 7:00 PM. The free class is open to the public and will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Casey Keller from K&K Hardware will provide instruction on patching holes to make walls look new again. K&K Hardware in Bettendorf has been operating since 1940. The Bettendorf Public Library values free, full,... Read More