On-demand, 3D printing has opened a world of vast opportunities for creators, collaborators, and inventors. Worldwide projects have included everything from tools to games, art, and even prosthetics. The Bettendorf Public Library is offering an Intro to 3D Printing on Thursday, February 24th at 7:00 PM to offer a closer look at how community members might use this technology. The live class will be held virtually and take place via GoToMeeting. Registration is required for this free event and can be made online at http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/6055380 or by calling the Library at 563-344-4175. The... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library aspires to be a champion for local music. Throughout the rest of February, the Library’s popular Brown Bag Lunch series is offering a virtual concert featuring Soultru. The Davenport native’s soulful music is available via the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. Viewers can find a ready link through the Library’s website at www.bettendorflibrary.com. No registration is required to access this online concert and viewing is free thanks to the support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. The Library’s monthly Brown Bag concerts are the... Read More

On-demand, 3D printing has opened a world of vast opportunities for creators, collaborators, and inventors. Worldwide projects have included everything from tools to games, art, and even prosthetics. The Bettendorf Public Library is offering an Intro to 3D Printing on Thursday, February 24th at 7:00 PM to offer a closer look at how community members might use this technology. The live class will be held virtually and take place via GoToMeeting. Registration is required for this free event and can be made online at http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/6055380 or by calling the Library at 563-344-4175. The... Read More

Film aficionados may want to pop some corn to further enjoy the Bettendorf Public Library’s offering of Fourth Wall Films’ Mid-America Emmy® nominated docudrama Sons & Daughters of Thunder. This exclusive virtual event will feature film clips which will only be available live on February 17th at 1:30 PM via Fourth Wall Films’ Facebook page. A question and answer session will follow the film and will feature the film’s makers, Kelly and Tammy Rundle. Registration is not required to attend this free, virtual event. Community Connections is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is giving the community a chance to enjoy local music with its January virtual offering of Brown Bag Lunch. Exclusive access to the music of Tray Rangel and Nervous Neal Smith will be provided via the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel throughout the entire month. A link to the concert will also be available through the Library’s website at www.bettendorflibrary.com, No registration is required to view this free event, which is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. Troy Rangel is a local musician who started... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is giving the community a chance to enjoy local music with its January virtual offering of Brown Bag Lunch. Exclusive access to the music of Tray Rangel and Nervous Neal Smith will be provided via the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel throughout the entire month. A link to the concert will also be available through the Library’s website at www.bettendorflibrary.com, No registration is required to view this free event, which is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. Troy Rangel is a local musician who started... Read More

Those thinking about a new career can find help this January at the Bettendorf Public Library. On January 6th the Library, along with Black Hawk College’s Angela Striegel, is hosting a presentation to help job seekers craft attention-grabbing resumes. This workshop will take place at 7:00 PM and is available both in person and online. In-person attendees will meet at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. The online attendance will be available live via GoToMeeting. Registration is limited and required to attend this event. Those wishing to sign up to... Read More

It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! 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 planning your entertainment for the week. 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... Read More

Those thinking about a new career can find help this January at the Bettendorf Public Library. On January 6th the Library, along with Black Hawk College’s Angela Striegel, is hosting a presentation to help job seekers craft attention-grabbing resumes. This workshop will take place at 7:00 PM and is available both in person and online. In-person attendees will meet at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. The online attendance will be available live via GoToMeeting. Registration is limited and required to attend this event. Those wishing to sign up to... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is offering a perfect lunchtime accompaniment with a virtual concert. Throughout the month of December, the Library will host its popular Brown Bag Lunch series on the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. December’s artist is Quad City local Angela Meyer who is known for her country-western originals and acoustic covers. No registration is required to view this free event, which is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Library. Angela Meyer has played professionally in the area for over 10 years. Her career has included playing... Read More