In support of the community’s information needs and BPL’s mission, the library strives to maintain a safe environment for library patrons and staff in accordance with current guidelines and recommendations set by local and national health agencies.
Due to recent increases in COVID activity within Scott County and the Quad Cities, Bettendorf Public Library will temporarily limit independent patron browsing and self-service check-out of library materials until further notice. At this time, library materials are available for check-out through No-contact Curbside Pick-up Service, only.
The No-contact Curbside Pick-up Service is available Monday – Thursday, 9 AM- 6:30 PM and Friday-Saturday, 9 AM – 4:30 PM. Hold requests for library materials can be placed online, through the Library’s website at www.bettendorflibrary.com. Patrons can also call the Bettendorf Public Library for personal assistance in reserving items at (563) 344-4175. For full details on our No-contact Curbside Pick-up Service, visit www.bettendorflibrary.com/services-and-facility-update.
Patrons can make a reservation for one of our public internet stations or single-occupancy study rooms by contacting the Information Desk at
(563) 344-4179. Our internet stations and study rooms are available for one 2 hour session per patron, per day.
Reference assistance and readers’ advisory are available online or by phone (only) during regular hours of operation for Adult/Information Services at (563) 344-4179 and Youth Services at (563) 344-4178, or by email at info@bettendorflibrary.com.
Don’t forget your Bettendorf Public Library card allows you to access a wealth of e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, music downloads, and much more, available 24/7 at www.bettendorflibrary.com/digital-content.
The Bettendorf Public Library is here for our community and we are committed to serving your information needs. Find the latest updates on available library services at Library/City social media outlets and library website at www.bettendorflibrary.com. |
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BPL Enhanced Safety Measures in COVID-19
- Social Distancing encouraged throughout the facility.
- Select Service Hours during the first hour of operation for vulnerable populations and those age 65 yrs. and older.
- Enhanced Hygiene and cleaning processes using EPA registered disinfectants.
- Use of Face-coverings & Plexiglas partitions throughout the facility. Face-coverings available to patrons, upon request. Supplies may be limited.
- Isolated Library Materials -- Per Iowa Dept. of Public Health and State Library of Iowa, all materials will be quarantined as a preferred sanitizing method upon return for 72 hrs.
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No-contact Curbside Pick-up Service, by advance appointment.
- 24/7 Online Programs, Digital Resources, Reference Service, and Registration Processes.
- Cash-free payment processes.
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Your Bettendorf Public Library card gives you access to
e-books, e-audiobooks, digital magazines, and
digital music titles 24/7/365!
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You can access digital storytimes and other events
right from home!
Youth programming will take a break from December 18 through January 3.
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Preschool Storytime
Mondays, 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy storytime from home with Ms. Christine, Ms. Sally, Ms. Abbigail, and Mr. Andy! This virtual storytime includes stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes. Weekly themes will be presented. This program is geared toward children ages 3-5 years old.
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Storytime Live from the Library
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.
On Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m., we offer a live storytime from our Facebook page. Listen to songs, stories, rhymes, and more! Visit our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/bettendorfpubliclibrary for stories and follow-along activities designed for preschool-aged children 3 to 5 years old with a different theme each week. |
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After School Kids Lab
Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m.
Join us online for a remote edition of After School Kids Lab. Every Wednesday, we will post a fun science experiment, craft, game, or skill that you can do at home. Be creative, have fun, and learn something new! This event is best suited for children 5 years old and older. After School Kids Lab is sponsored by Quad City Bank and Trust.
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Tales for Tots
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.
Tales for Tots is a storytime for young children and their caregivers. It includes short stories, interactive rhymes, and songs that encourage interaction between a caregiver and the child.
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Saturdays, December 5 and 12, 10:00 a.m.
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Saturday, December 12, 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a discussion on the importance of representation in youth media and the historical struggle for diverse voices to be heard. There will be short presentations by each panel member and time for questions and answers. This program is intended for tweens, teens, and adults. Registration is required.
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Tuesdays in January, 6:00 p.m.
Join our writing group and help create an eZine! We will meet weekly in January to share our work and be creative together. Then in February we will gather our work and create and digitally publish an eZine to share. Registration is required.
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You can also register by calling 563-344-4179.
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Bettendorf Adult Chess Club
Ongoing
The Bettendorf Public Library Adult Chess Club is currently meeting online! We have a group page on Facebook for discussions and club news, and will play matches on the completely free chess site, Lichess.org. We look forward to visiting with everyone online. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. |
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Tuesday, December 1, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
What would barns have to tell us, if barns could talk? To find out, join us for this virtual edition of Community Connections with Rich Tyler. This program is sponsored by Humanities Iowa and the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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Fridays, December 18 and January 29
Meeting opens at 6:30 p.m., trivia starts at 7:00 p.m.
Get your team together to try to earn bragging rights to the title of Trivia Champion! You can participate by yourself, with your family at home, or arrange other communication and play with friends who can’t be with you. One person per team needs to register at www.bettendorflibrary.com/adult-programs. |
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Monday, January 11 through Sunday, January 24
Join us for a scrumptious edition of Community Connections where we will learn about the history of Betty Crocker and her famous cookbook. This fun, illustrated lecture by historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., looks at how Betty Crocker was invented, why her cookbook has endured and what makes her so iconic. This program is a pre-recorded video that will be available for viewing during a two-week period. Community Connections is supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. |
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Thursday, January 21, 6:00 p.m.
This program is a collaboration between the Bettendorf Public Library and Black Hawk College.
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For details and to register for these virtual discussions, go to
or call 563-344-4179.
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Get Lit
Get Lit is a book discussion group for adventurous souls and is currently meeting virtually. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, December 8
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 12
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Mystery Book Discussion
Mystery lovers can join us for discussions of mysteries and thrillers. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, December 12
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, January 9
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Contemporary Books
Books discussed in our Contemporary Books Discussion Group include both classic and current popular fiction and nonfiction. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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Wed, December 16
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Wed, December 16
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Wed, January 20
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Wed, January 20
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Discover the Library’s wide range of online resources.
to learn more.
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We Know You Love Your Bettendorf Public Library, and -
Your Support Has Never Been More Important….
We’re hearing about it all around us – the financial impact of this pandemic. And your library is, unfortunately, not immune.
The Bettendorf Public Library’s appropriation to purchase new books and materials was reallocated during budget planning for this year as a result of a $2M shortfall in City revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That means while tax revenue is thankfully still supporting overall Library operations, there is currently no funding in the budget for new books.
But you can help. The Bettendorf Public Library Foundation has committed nearly $110,000 to support the purchase of new books and other materials for circulation this year.
Your gift to the Foundation will go directly to our Library Champions Annual Giving Campaign and giving is easy!
Mail in a gift of cash or check to: Bettendorf Public Library Foundation, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722.
Have some questions first? We’d love to hear from you! Call our office at
563-344-4182.
All donations are tax deductible and all gifts will be recognized with gratitude in Pages next year as part of our year end summary of annual giving.
Let’s make this year’s annual campaign one for the record books!
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Pages is the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center's newsletter. It is also available in print. For Pages information, call 563-344-4179 or email info@bettendorflibrary.com
Phone: 563-344-4175
Fax: 563-344-4185
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