The Bettendorf Public Library is offering a look at World War II history through radio with host Steve Darnall. The Community Connections presentation will virtually host the radio historian on Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00 PM. World War II was the first war in history to receive almost continuous coverage on radio. The presentation examines […]
The Bettendorf Public Library’s music listening event series, Trax from the Stax, is offering an inside look at the creation of film score on November 11th at 7:00 PM. Davenport musician Neal Smith, who has recently composed, arranged, performed, and recorded a score of the film “The Land Beyond the Sunset,” will be presenting the […]
Aspiring authors of all levels are invited to share their work and deepen their skills at the Bettendorf Writing Club hosted by the Bettendorf Public Library. On Thursday, November 11th, the club will meet at the library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. The free event does not require registration and starts at […]
The Bettendorf Public Library is offering a virtual concert throughout the month of November featuring one time local, Jordan Danielsen. The limited time viewing will be available via the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel starting on November 1st and running through November 30th. A link to the video will also be available on the Bettendorf […]
The Bettendorf Public Library has set aside time for conversation, creating, and tea at its Craft-Tea event. Crafters aged 16 and up are welcome 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. […]
The Bettendorf Public Library is offering chess players the perfect opportunity to hone their skills at its Bettendorf Adult Chess Club. On Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, players from around the community are invited to match up against other players in casual games. The Bettendorf Adult Chess Club meets at the […]
The Bettendorf Public Library is offering chess players the perfect opportunity to hone their skills at its Bettendorf Adult Chess Club. On Saturday, October 23rd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, players from around the community are invited to match up against other players in casual games. The Bettendorf Adult Chess Club meets at the […]
Local libraries have dubbed October as TeenTober, a celebration of area young adult services available to teens. The Bettendorf Public Library is seeking tweens and teens ages 11 – 19 to participate by reading and creating videos and submitting them for the community-wide TeenTober challenge. The local library that garners the most reading minutes will […]
Writers who are looking to sharpen their craft will not want to miss the Bettendorf Public Library’s new writing club. On Thursday, October 14th, the all-new Bettendorf Writing Club will have its kick-off at the library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. The free event does not require registration and starts at 6:30 […]
The Bettendorf Public Library is once again pleased to collaborate with the Robert E. Brown Center for World Music to present virtual performances by campus and community based global artists from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign area. Throughout the month of October, the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel will host Brown Bag Lunch: Robert […]
