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 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

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, it’s your lucky time for good news in the Quad-Cities! Every month, in conjunction with our partners at KWQC-TV6’s “Paula Sands Live,” we present What’s The Good News, a look around at cool things happening in and around the Quad-Cities. So, what’s the good news for March? Glad you asked! Local Author Jason Platt’s Latest ‘Middle School Misadventures’ Out In April! Moline author Jason Platt’s latest book for young adults, “Middle School Misadventures: Dance Disaster” is going to be available worldwide on Little Brown publishing on April... 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

Throughout the entirety of March, the Bettendorf Public Library will be hosting a virtual edition of its popular Brown Bag Lunch concert series featuring local musician, Mo Carter. No registration is required to view this free concert made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. A link to the concert will be available through the Library’s website at http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/6064340 or via the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. Mo Carter is known for her bold, soulful voice and charismatic stage presence. This St. Louis native... Read More

Artists like Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton, and John Stuart Curry may be familiar names in the American Scene style. However, the Bettendorf Public Library is offering an inside look into another of the genre’s artists who happened to have local roots. Doris Lee, born in Aledo, Illinois, was one of the top female artists in the mid-1930s through the 1950s. On Saturday, March 5th at 3:00 PM, the Bettendorf Public Library will host a virtual Art Talk with Carol Ehlers. The presentation accompanies the Figge’s current exhibition, “Simple Pleasures: The Art of Doris Lee.” Thanks to the support... Read More

Artists like Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton, and John Stuart Curry may be familiar names in the American Scene style. However, the Bettendorf Public Library is offering an inside look into another of the genre’s artists who happened to have local roots. Doris Lee, born in Aledo, Illinois, was one of the top female artists in the mid-1930s through the 1950s. On Saturday, March 5th at 3:00 PM, the Bettendorf Public Library will host a virtual Art Talk with Carol Ehlers. The presentation accompanies the Figge’s current exhibition, “Simple Pleasures: The Art of Doris Lee.” Thanks to the support... Read More

Throughout the entirety of March, the Bettendorf Public Library will be hosting a virtual edition of its popular Brown Bag Lunch concert series featuring local musician, Mo Carter. No registration is required to view this free concert made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. A link to the concert will be available through the Library’s website at http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/6064340 or via the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. Mo Carter is known for her bold, soulful voice and charismatic stage presence. This St. Louis native... 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