Creation Studio Drop-Ins
Mondays, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All ages welcome. No registration required. Supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

December 2:   Origami Wreath Ornaments
December 9:   Braided Beaded Bracelets
December 16: Wrapping Paper Bows
January 13:   Balloon Animals
January 20:   Strawbees
January 27:   Paper Footballs and Straw Goalposts
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 Public Library.

Rebecca Casad and Alan Morrison
Friday, December 20, 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Rebecca and Alan are a Quad Cities based musical duo. They perform original songs with catchy melodies and clever lyrics.

Tony Hoeppner
Friday, January 17, 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Tony is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Tony plays a variety of classic rock, country songs, blues and original material.
Scholastic Book Fair
Tuesday, December 10 and
Wednesday, December 11, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.   
Thursday, December 12, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.   

Shop for books and support the Library at this winter’s Scholastic Warehouse Sale! Teachers, librarians, parents, and everyone is welcome! This event is made possible through a partnership with the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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Storytimes are filled with stories, songs, rhymes, exercises, parenting tips, and more!  We will be taking a break from all storytimes from December 15 through January 5.
Preschool Storytime
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Children ages 3-5 are invited to attend these 30 minute sessions filled with stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes.

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

Tales for Tots is an enriching activity time for children ages birth through three with an adult caregiver. During the 30 minute session, attendees will hear stories, move to music, recite action poems, and learn fingerplays.

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 the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

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.
Reading Assistance Dogs
Thursday, December 5, 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.
Saturday, December 7, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Story Travelers is a book discussion group for kids in grades 2 - 4. This month’s book is Catwings by Ursula Le Guin. 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.
LEGO Club
Saturdays, December 14, January 11, January 25, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Come enjoy a morning of free-building with LEGO blocks. No registration required.
Movie Monday: Sing-a-Long
Monday, December 30, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy the new version of Disney’s Lion King while singing along with our favorite songs. Attendees will receive a free inflatable microphone to sing into during the show as well as free popcorn!
Budgeting with Spreadsheets
Monday, December 2, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

We will explore the power of spreadsheets as a simple and easy way to track your budget. Whether it is Excel or Google Sheets, spreadsheets allow us to quickly and easily track our budget. Don’t just rely on your bank website or app. Learn how to keep an up to date record of your money in order to budget for your life expenses.
Dungeons, Dragons, & More!
Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Dungeons and Dragons has never been more popular. Have you always wanted to play but never knew where to start? Now you can come to the Library and discover a new adventure each week. Don’t have a character? No problem, because we will have pregenerated characters on hand that you can borrow. Would you rather play Magic the Gathering? We will also have decks on hand or you can bring your own TCG (trading card game). There is plenty of room for all types of fun.
Saturday, January 11, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Local art Educator Michelle Speak will be on hand to teach an introduction to drawing. If you have never drawn but want to learn, or draw constantly but want a refresher, sign up! This workshop is for teens in 6th through 12th grade, or the equivalent age for homeschool families. Registration is required. This program is funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
 
Get Lit
Get Lit is a book discussion group for adventurous souls. Get Lit is supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

Crawford Brew Works (3659 Devils Glen Road)
Tuesday, December 10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Bettendorf Public Library
Tuesday, January 14, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Joining us will be Sarah Elgatian, a second generation Armenian-American with a lot of questions writes lyric essays in order to grapple with them. She believes in long sentences, bright colors, dark coffee, and wicked clowns. Among other places, her work has been featured in We The Interwoven, CrabFat, and Beholder Magazine. Read Local is a collaboration between the Bettendorf Public Library and the Midwest Writing Center
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. Mystery Book Discussion is supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

Saturday, December 14, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, January 11, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Contemporary Books Discussion
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 supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

Wednesday, December 18, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 18, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 15, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 15, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Adult Chess Club
Tuesday, December 3 and Monday, January 27, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Adult Chess Club is a great place to learn the game meet new competition and play un-rated games of standard, blitz, rapid, or any other variant. Players ages 16 and up can stop in to play some casual games of chess. Adult Chess Club is supported by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. Note the new day in January!
Community Connections: Prehistory of the Quad Cities with the Putnam Museum
Thursday, December 19, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Learn about the first people who lived in the Quad Cities area over 10,000 years ago; and how their culture changed until they greeted the first EuroAmerican to arrive here. This program includes hands-on learning based on Native American artifacts from the Putnam’s collection. Community Connections is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Trax from the Stax: John Resch Presents
Thursday, December 19, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Join us as local musician, John Resch, shares the music that influenced him. Trax from the Stax is funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Craft-Tea
Thursday, January 2, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Join us for our monthly Craft-Tea! Bring the craft you are working on to the Library and socialize with other crafters! We’ll provide the tea. Not currently working on a craft project? No problem! We will have colored pencils, paper, and other crafting supplies available. For adults and teens aged 16 and older. No registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Monday Movie of the Month
Monday, January 13, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Monday Movie of the Month is a new film series at the Bettendorf Public Library. We’re launching this program with a six-month series that explores several tried-and-true film genres through pairings of classic and modern films. Our first genre is the musical, and this month we’ll be watching Vincente Minnelli’s 1944 classic Meet Me in St. Louis, starring Judy Garland and Margaret O’Brien.
People’s Law School: Real Estate
Tuesday, January 14, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rescheduled for January 21
The Bettendorf Public Library and The State Library of Iowa are partnering with the Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) to bring The ISBA People’s Law School to you! Speakers present information on a variety of legal topics and answer general questions. 
Community Connections: Around the World in 1 Hour
Thursday, January 16, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join us for a special travelogue program with Bettendorf resident Ron Plante featuring photos and stories from his travels around the globe. Community Connections is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Trax from the Stax: Josh Duffee on Teddy Brown
Thursday, January 16, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Josh Duffee, local musician and jazz historian, will be back to lead a presentation on jazz xylophonist, Teddy Brown. Full of history, anecdotes and insight, Josh’s presentations are not to be missed. Trax from the Stax is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Census 2020: Bettendorf Counts
Saturday, January 18, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us for an informational session on the 2020 Census with United States Census Bureau employees Teresa Fletcher and Lisa Corsiglia. Topics covered include the importance of a complete count, how Census data is used, and available job opportunities.
World Affairs Council: Panel on the 2020 Iowa Caucus
Tuesday, January 28, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Panelists Dr. Bill Parsons, Professor of Political Science and Leadership Studies, St. Ambrose University and Dr. David Dehnel, Professor of Political Science, Augustana College will discuss what voters should know about the upcoming 2020 Iowa Caucus. This event is a collaboration between the Bettendorf Public Library and the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities and is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
In December, Rita Farrow will highlight “The Art of Homemaking” with displays in all areas from from quilts to crafts to old time toasters and linens.

In January, Melanie Mahoney will showcase her Barbie collection.
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