BETTENDORF, IOWA – April 11, 2023 – One of the first tasks to tackle when beginning a new job search is creating a resume. The Bettendorf Public Library and Black Hawk College’s Angela Striegel are presenting Job Searching Skills to help job seekers on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 PM. The Job Searching Skills presentation is designed to help attendees construct attention- grabbing resumes. This event will take place at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is not required to attend. Presenter, Angela Striegel, is the Coordinator of Career... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – April 11, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library and SCORE of the Quad Cities are offering two classes for local entrepreneurs. These free courses will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is requested and can be made at the following links, in person at the library, or by calling 563- 344-4175. April 25, 2023 – 5:30 PM – Validating Your Business Idea – Learn a step-by-step process to help validate your business idea. Online registration can be made here: https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/8060150. May... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – April 3, 2023 – Located on the second floor of the Bettendorf Public Library, the Creation Studio allows makers to explore and create with new tools. The Bettendorf Public Library is hosting workshops in April and May focused on computer- controlled cutting machines available for use in the Creation Studio. These free classes are for makers aged 16 and up. Registration is required to attend and class size is limited. Registration for any of the Creation Studio Tools Training workshops can be made online via https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/events, in person at the Library,... Read More

Bettendorf, IA – Bettendorf Public Library cardholders have immediate access to thousands of online books, audiobooks, and magazines through the library’s subscription to Libby. Cardholders can use this digital library for free on a myriad of handheld devices or a computer. On Wednesday, April 5th at 6:30 PM, staff at the Bettendorf Public Library are offering Learning Libby. This hands-on program will teach participants how to use the Libby app to access the Library’s virtual collections. The class will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf.... Read More

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