Creation Studio Residency: Pat Bereskin
Saturday, October 27 and November 10, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Come observe Pat Bereskin, local artist and owner of Beréskin Gallery in Bettendorf, as she works on her art in our Creation Studio and demonstrates painting skills inspired by the French Moderns exhibit at the Figge. Supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, November 3, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Come and participate in a a docent-led tour of the exhibition French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850-1950, followed by a book discussion of Susan Vreeland’s Life Studies: Stories, held at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd Street, Davenport. Registration is required and can be done online, by calling 563-344-4175, or at any service desk in the Library. Supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, November 10, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Chef Stef will demonstrate how to make sweet and savory crepes, those delicious oh-so-French treats! This program will be held at the Bettendorf Hy-Vee Club room, 2900 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf. Registration is required and can be done online, by calling 563-344-4175, or at any service desk in the Library. This program is funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, November 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join us to celebrate Claude Monet’s birthday with Glenn Boyles from the Family Museum. We’ll learn how to paint in the style of Monet and the Impressionists. Registration is required and can be done online, by calling 563-344-4175, or at any service desk in the Library.
Trax from the Stax: French Moderns: The Composers of French Impressionism
Thursday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Marc Zyla of the QCSO is presenting The Composers of French Impressionism. Patrons will get an introduction to the music of Debussy, Ravel, Saint Saëns, and more! Trax from the Stax is funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Community Connections: The World is Small
Thursday, December 6, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The Augustana Teaching Museum of Art’s exhibit Världen är liten/The World is Small features works by Swedish and Swedish-American artists whose practice brought them into conversation with Parisian Modernism. The Augustana Teaching Museum of Art’s staff will give us a presentation on the exhibit and its ties to the Figge’s exhibition French Moderns: Monet to
Matisse, 1850-1950.
Saturday, October 13, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Children in grades 3 through 6 are invited to join in a book discussion of the book From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg. Registration is required and can be done online, by calling 563-344-4175, or at any service desk in the Library.

Art-to-Go with the Figge
Saturday, October 27, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Patrons 5 years and up are invited to participate in a French-themed art lesson taught by a Figge educator.

Preschool Storytime: The Art of the Story
Wednesday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Special preschool storytime focusing on art appreciation with a hands-on craft. Children ages 3-5 are invited to attend. No registration is required.

Friday Feature
Friday, November 23, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Patrons of all ages are invited to attend a feature film based on a classic children's book by Ludwig Bemelmans about the schoolgirl adventures of an orphan named Madeline in Paris, France. The film is rated PG.
Creation Studio Drop-Ins
Mondays, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Stop by anytime during the program to make crafts and projects in The Creation Studio; no registration is needed. All ages welcome. Drop-Ins are funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

October 1: Washi Tape Birthday Cards
October 8: Leaf Punch Art
October 15: Frankenstein Crafts
October 22: Pony Bead Footballs
October 29: Duct Tape Pencil Cases
November 5: Kool-Aid Lip Gloss
November 12: Animated GIFs and 3-D Anaglyphs
November 19: Leaf Rubbings
November 26: Button Making
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Storytimes are filled with stories, songs, rhymes, exercises, parenting tips, and more!
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

For children ages 3 to 5
Preschool storytime will not meet on Friday, November 23.

Tales for Tots
Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

For children ages birth to 3 and a caregiver.

Preschool Storytime: The Art of the Story
Wednesday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Special preschool storytime focusing on art appreciation with a hands-on craft. Children ages 3-5 are invited to attend. No registration is required. This program is being offered in collaboration with the Figge Museum's French Moderns: Monet to Matisse, 1850-1950 exhibit, on view from October 9, 2018 to January 6, 2019.

Yoga and Stories
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Experience your favorite stories told with yoga poses and demonstrated by certified yoga instructors. Recommended for ages 3 through 10 years old. Be ready to join in the fun! Parents are welcome too! Funding for Yoga and Stories provided by Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. Yoga and Stories will not meet on November 21.

Child’s Play | Create : Explore : Experience
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Child’s Play consists of a 15-minute storytime complete with books, rhymes, and songs followed by 30 minutes of imaginative playtime. This program is best-suited for ages 2 to 6 years old, but all ages are welcome to attend. Child's Play does not meet on October 27; join us for Art-To-Go with the Figge instead!
STEAM Homeschool Workshop
Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Do you homeschool? Are you homeschooled? Then come out to our weekly STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) experience. There will be demonstrations, experiments, and discovery projects. Children will be separated into groups by age, interest, or skill. There will be an appropriate experience for children in 1st through 12th grade. No registration is required. Repeat attendance is encouraged, but not required.
After School Kids Lab
Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

This is an opportunity for school-age kids to have fun on early-out Wednesdays. This program will alternate between making crafts, doing science experiments, playing games, and learning new skills. Drop in any time between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to create, have fun, or explore something new! No registration is required. After School Kids Lab will not meet on Wednesday, November 21.
Reading Assistance Dogs
Thursdays, October 4 and November 1, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Children have the opportunity to read aloud to dogs from Quad City Canines. This is great practice for kids and helps them build their vocabulary and build self-confidence. No registration is required.
Lego Club
Saturdays, October 6 and November 3,
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Come enjoy a morning of free-building with Lego blocks.
Story Travelers
Join us for a book discussion group for those in grades 2 - 4. Pick the book up at the Youth Services Desk and read it before the book discussion. Discuss and do activities based on the book at the meeting. Registration is required. Funding for Story Travelers provided by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.
Saturday, October 20, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Register online, by calling 563-344-4175, or at any service desk in the Library.

Saturday, November 17, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Register online, by calling 563-344-4175, or at any service desk in the Library.
Book Explorers: Mock Newbery
Saturdays, October 6 and November 3, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Geared for grades 4-10, participants will meet once a month to review self-selected books looking for the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children, in hopes of discovering the next Newbery Medal Winner for 2019. Registration is required and can be done online, by calling 563-344-4175, or at any service desk in the Library. Attendance at each monthly meeting is not required but highly encouraged. Funding for Book Explorers is provided by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.


Saturdays, October 20 and November 17, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Are you interested in chess? Would you like to play chess with your peer group? If so please come and try out the Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club. We'll have chess boards and chess related books available. For grades 1-12. Registration is required and can be done online, by calling 563-344-4175, or at any service desk in the Library.
Young Adult Tabletop Roleplaying
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Interested in Dungeons and Dragons or the Pathfinder roleplaying game? Then come out each Tuesday and Thursday to see what adventures are brewing up at Bettendorf Public Library. Campaign spots fill up fast, so talk to Jesse or John for more information. Rather run your own adventure? We can help you out there as well.
Magic: The Gathering Club
Wednesdays, 2:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The trading card game Magic: The Gathering is popular the world over. If you have never played before then stop by and learn. If you are already a fan then come show off your favorite decks. We play all kinds of formats such as Standard, Pauper, and Commander.
Saturday, October 20, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

What skills do you need to survive the 9 to 5? Teens are invited to come find out at our job skills laboratory. We will discuss how to survive an interview and learn what professionalism really means. And it is never too early to begin putting these skills into action. Registration is required and can be done online, by calling 563-344-4175, or at any service desk in the Library.

This program is in partnership with Iowa Workforce Development.
Monday, October 22, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Teens are invited to register for our resume creation lab. They will learn what goes into a resume and even create one. Registration is required and can be done online, by calling 563-344-4175, or at any service desk in the Library.

This program is in partnership with Iowa Workforce Development.
 
Read Local: Jim Pransky
Wednesday, October 10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Mr. Pransky was a professional baseball scout for 26 years. Prior to his scouting career, he was a teacher and collegiate baseball coach. He is the author of eleven books and spends much of his off-season speaking at schools, civic clubs, and youth organizations. A native of Eldred, Pennsylvania, he resides in Davenport.
Get Lit
A book discussion group for adventurous souls. Meets at Crawford Brew Works, 3659 Devils Glen Rd., Bettendorf. Get Lit is supported by the the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. 

Tuesday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Mystery Book Discussion
Books are available for loan on a first-come
basis at the previous month's Mystery Book
Discussion and after that at the Information Desk. Supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

Saturday, October 13, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, November 10, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Contemporary Books

Books are available for loan on a first-come basis at the previous month's Contemporary Books Discussion and after that at the Information Desk. Newcomers are always welcome. Contemporary Books Discussion is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

Wednesday, October 17, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 28, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 28, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Trax from the Stax
Trax from the Stax attendees can expect to hear music, stories, and information about the artist or musical style being presented. Trax from the Stax is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

Jazz Guitar Then and Now
Thursday, October 18, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Craig Heidgeken is a multifaceted guitarist who’s known for his funky, jazzy, genre defying style, as well as for being a top-notch performer/composer. Join us as he gives a guided tour of his jazz guitar heroes of today and yesterday! 

French Moderns: The Composers of French Impressionism
Thursday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Marc Zyla of the QCSO is presenting The Composers of French Impressionism. Patrons will get an introduction to the music of Debussy, Ravel, Saint Saëns, and more!
Brown Bag Lunch
Attendees are encouraged to bring a sack lunch to enjoy during the concert. Beverages are provided. Brown Bag Lunch is supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Library.

Sarah Allner
Friday, October 12, 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Sarah has been strumming her guitar and singing along as long as she can remember. She records and performs original music as well as traditionals, spirituals and the like.

David G. Smith
Friday, November 30, 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Spending much of his time on the back roads between Iowa and Nashville, David G. Smith is kicking up dirt in the Americana music scene with his dirt-funk-swamp groove.
Medicare Q&A with SHIIP
Wednesdays, October 3 and November 7, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Get information and answers to your Medicare questions from a counselor with SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program). Individual appointments can also be scheduled by calling the SHIIP office at 563-421-1096.
Community Connections: Fourth Wall Films Axman
Tuesday, October 9, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

This year marks the 106th anniversary of Iowa's worst mass murder, forever known as the 1912 Villisca axe murders. Emmy-nominated documentary filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films and Dr. Edgar Epperly, considered the expert on the still-unsolved crime, will lead a special Halloween presentation and a screening of Axman, the Rundles' award-winning short documentary. Community Connections is supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
World Affairs Council - Mass Shootings in America: Causes and Solutions
Tuesday, October 23, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Dr. Grant Tietjen, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice/Sociology at St. Ambrose University, will examine and attempt to define the phenomenon of mass shootings and identify the factors which motivate such events (ex: social, political, economic, psychological). He will examine what criminological research/science tells us about mass shootings and how to develop strategies/policy to prevent future occurrences. This program is co-sponsored by the Bettendorf Public Library and the World Affairs Council.
Community Connections: Rock Island Arsenal During World War I
Thursday, November 15, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

November 2018 marks the Centennial Anniversary of the United States involvement in World War I. To commemorate this anniversary, George Eaton will provide a presentation about the Rock Island Arsenal’s contributions to the World War I effort. George Eaton is Chief of Communications and Engagement and Army Sustainment Command Historian and the Rock Island Arsenal Historian. Community Connections is supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
World Affairs Council - Hollywood and the CIA
Tuesday, November 27, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Dr. Jim Baumann, Associate Professor of Communication at St. Ambrose University, will discuss representations of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Hollywood films and the synergies between Hollywood product, U.S. military/defense interests, and U.S. foreign policy. In particular, the presentation will concentrate on the portrayal of CIA characters in films from the 1990s to today. This program is co-sponsored by the Bettendorf Public Library and the World Affairs Council.
Computer Tutors
by appointment

Do you need help downloading an eBook from OverDrive? Are you trying to figure out how to attach a photo to your email? Would you like to find a template for writing a resume? Book a one-hour session with a Computer Tutor! These one-on-one sessions are available day and night and can be scheduled by calling the Information Desk at 563-344-4179.
October
In October, we’ll have the acrylic fluid art of local resident Shehla Ahmad on upstairs exhibit walls A & B.

November
In November, we’ll have 1/144 models of the Space Station and the Test Research Project from Dennis Love in the Information and tabletop display cases on the first floor.
The Library will close at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, and will be closed on Thursday, November 22 in observance of Thanksgiving. 

We will resume regular hours on Friday, November 23.
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Pages is the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center newsletter. It is also available in print and large print. For Pages information, call 563-344-4191 or email mlevetzow@bettendorf.org
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