A great way to get accurate information is straight from the source. On Thursday, April 6th at 6:00 PM, City of Bettendorf Assistant City Administrator, Jeff Reiter and Community Development Director, Mark Hunt will be offering a presentation packed with material for area entrepreneurs. Doing Business in Bettendorf will be held at 6:00 PM at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is suggested, but not required and can be made at https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7973239 or by calling the Library at 563-344-4175. Doing Business in Bettendorf... Read More

Bettendorf, IA – Bettendorf Public Library cardholders have free, exclusive access to a Creativebug subscription. On Saturday, March 18th, the Creation Studio of the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting a Creativebug craft-along session on etching glass. This free event is open to persons aged 16 and up. Registration is required and can be made at https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7808033, in person at the library, or by calling 563-344-4175. After watching the Creativebug instructional video, participants will be able to try their hand at glass etching.  Glass will be provided, but... Read More

Bettendorf Public Library cardholders have free, exclusive access to a Creativebug subscription. On Saturday, March 18th, the Creation Studio of the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting a Creativebug craft-along session on etching glass. This free event is open to persons aged 16 and up. Registration is required and can be made at https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7808033, in person at the library, or by calling 563-344-4175. After watching the Creativebug instructional video, participants will be able to try their hand at glass etching.  Glass will be provided, but attendees can also... Read More

Who doesn’t need a little fun in their lives? Need some fun in your life? Looking for fun this week in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities and throughout the region? You need to check out our Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around... Read More

Bettendorf, IA – Just in time to kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting the Greenmore Trio for its Brown Bag Lunch concert on Friday, March 10th at 12:00 P.M. The free concert invites all ages to bring a lunch to enjoy alongside the live music. Free coffee and water are provided. Brown Bag Lunch is held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf and is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. Registration is not required to attend. The Greenmore Irish Band consists of like-minded musicians who... Read More

Bettendorf, IA – In reflection of Women’s History Month, the Bettendorf Public Library’s Community Connections series will highlight the life and legacy of Iowa conservationist and amateur bird expert Gladys Black. Community Connections – Gladys Black: The Legacy of Iowa’s Bird Lady will be held on Thursday, March 9th at 1:30 P.M. at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. This free event is open to all ages and does not require registration. This program is sponsored by Humanities Iowa and the State Historical Society for The Humanities.... Read More

Bettendorf, IA – Bettendorf Public Library cardholders have free, exclusive access to a Creativebug subscription. On Saturday, March 18th, the Creation Studio of the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting a Creativebug craft-along session on etching glass. This free event is open to persons aged 16 and up. Registration is required and can be made at https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7808033, in person at the library, or by calling 563-344-4175. After watching the Creativebug instructional video, participants will be able to try their hand at glass etching.  Glass will be provided, but... Read More

Need some fun in your life? Looking for fun this week in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities and throughout the region? You need to check out our Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is hosting an expert-led class on Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 PM. The Creation Studio Workshop: String Art will be led by Maria Mathews of High Strung by 3M. The program is open to participant ages 16 through adult and will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is required to participant in this free workshop and can be made at https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7806428 or by contacting the Library at 563-344-4175.   Mindy Mathews, of High Strung by 3M started her art form as a hobby and... Read More

This month’s Brown Bag Lunch at the Bettendorf Public Library will welcome The Connection. The musical group is a three-piece band which play a unique blend of popular musical styles, including light rock, country, and familiar standards. The lunchtime concert welcomes attendees to bring along a meal to enjoy alongside the music and offers free coffee and water to enjoy. The Connection performance will be held on February 17th at 12:00 PM at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Brown Bag Lunch is open to all ages. Registration is required for this free... Read More