Summer Reading

Now more than ever, the Bettendorf Public Library is encouraging our community to use the magic of reading to imagine their story. Kicking off in June, the Imagine Your Story Summer Reading Program encourages and motivates all ages to read over the summer and experience online library resources. The Summer Reading Program offers challenges for babies, kids, teens, and adults. There are specific goals for each age group to meet in order to receive a reward and enter their name into a raffle. Registration for the program is free and can be made at www.bettendorflibrary.com/reading-programs.

The Bettendorf Public Library is offering numerous online opportunities for community members to participate in storytimes, book discussions, crafting programs and more this summer. All of our virtual events can be accessed by visiting the Bettendorf Public Library’s website at www.bettendorflibrary.com or our Facebook page. You can check out some of our upcoming programs below!

Complete the Summer Reading Program by utilizing our No-contact Curbside Pick-up Service or accessing our extensive catalog of digital resources.
E-books, e-magazines, music, and more are available 24/7 with your Bettendorf Public Library card at www.bettendorflibrary.com/digital-content. Check out a list of some of our great online resources at the end of this newsletter!

Do you need assistance with a reference question, navigating our online resources, or locating your next summer read? Contact our Reference and Readers' Advisory services online at info@bettendorflibrary.com or by phone at 563-344-4179 for Adult/Information Services or 563-344-4178 for Youth Services.

The 2020 Youth Summer Reading Program is supported by Title Sponsor:
Eye Surgeons Associates and Mississippi Valley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery PC through the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.

The 2020 Adult and Young Adult Summer Reading Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
We're Open!

The Bettendorf Public Library facility is open to limited on-site public services.

In addition to our popular No-contact Curbside Pick-up Service, you can access public internet computers and print stations at the library. Our public internet stations maintain the recommended minimum 6 ft. social distancing separation, and are available for one 2 hour session per patron, per day.

Patrons may reserve computer sessions one day in advance by contacting the library at 563-344-4179 .

For more information on our public computers or No-contact Curbside Pick-up Service, visit www.bettendorflibrary.com/services-and-facility-update.

Get the latest updates on available library services at Library/City social media outlets and library website @  www.bettendorflibrary.com
Youth Programs
This summer you can still access digital storytimes and other events right from home! Check out all of these online programs at www.bettendorflibrary.com/youth-programs!

2020 Summer Reading Program: Imagine Your Story

The 2020 Summer Reading Program: Imagine Your Story runs June 1st - August 1st. Register online at  www.bettendorflibrary.com/reading-program or by calling us at 563-344-4178. Once you’ve fulfilled the reading requirements for your program, come back to the Library and get your reading award!

The 2020 Youth Summer Reading Program is supported by Title Sponsor: Eye Surgeons Associates and Mississippi Valley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery PC through the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.


We have an exciting lineup of performers to view online for the 2020 Imagine Your Story Summer Reading Program. Check out our performers page to enjoy these incredible shows that will kick your imagination in gear!

Imagine Your Story
Stories posted throughout the Summer Reading Program

Submit your own story to the Bettendorf Public Library. We will choose as many stories as we can, animate them, and post them online for other library friends to hear and see! You can submit your own artwork along with your story for us to use as inspiration, or you can leave it for us to create. Submit your story to storytime@bettendorf.org.

Episodes posted every Monday at 8:00 a.m.

Pick up a bag of supplies full of materials to make cool crafts every Monday. Learn how to make each craft project with a quick video we will post online,
or use the printed instructions inside the bag. You can pick up the current and upcoming weeks’ bags on Mondays next to our curbside pickup location
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Teen Programs

2020 Summer Reading Program: 
Imagine Your Story

The 2020 Summer Reading Program: Imagine Your Story runs June 1st - August 1st. Register online at www.bettendorflibrary.com/reading-program or by calling us at 563-344-4178.

The 2020 Young Adult Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

During social distancing, the Library is offering programs for you to enjoy at home! Try these YouTube Playlists :

Get CREATIVE with Young Adult Librarian John G as he helps you unlock your inner crafting skills.

Check out this playlist of book recommendations from Young Adult Librarian John G.
For details and to register for virtual programs, visit www.bettendorflibrary.org/adult-programs or call 563-344-4179.
The 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program:  Imagine Your Story runs June 1st - August 1st. Register online at www.bettendorflibrary.com/reading-program or by calling us at 563-344-4179.

The 2020 Adult Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Get Lit
Get Lit is a book discussion group for adventurous souls. Get Lit is currently meeting virtually.

Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Books for Get Lit are available for curbside pickup by appointment. Please contact David at dotten@bettendorf.org for additional information.

Get Lit is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Contemporary Books Discussion Group
Books discussed in our Contemporary Books Discussion Group include both classic and current popular fiction and nonfiction. Contemporary Books Discussion Group is currently meeting virtually.

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

"Paul's Case" is available in The Troll Garden and Selected Stories at www.gutenberg.org.

Wednesday, July 15, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Books for the Contemporary Books Discussion Group are available for curbside pickup by appointment. Please contact Courtney at cmongiat@bettendorf.org for additional information.

Contemporary Books Discussion Group is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, June 18, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

As more and more of our lives move online, there are concerns about online privacy and security. Join us for this online program where we will outline steps you can take to protect yourself online.
Monday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 27, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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. We look forward to visiting with everyone online.

Adult Chess Club is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Join us for our monthly Craft-Tea - online! Bring your current WIP (work in progress) and share it with us! Meet fellow crafters, see what they're working on, ask questions and be inspired. For adults and teens aged 16 and older.

Craft-Tea is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

The 2020 Summer Concert Series has been canceled due to COVID-19 related social distancing requirements and group size recommendations set forth by state and local public health officials. We look forward to seeing everyone next summer!
The decennial census directly influences how more than $675 billion from 100+ federal programs are distributed to states and localities. This impacts funding to Medicaid, school lunch programs, community development grants, road and school construction, medical services, business locations, your local libraries and much more.

Help shape your community's future by responding to the 2020 Census!
Visit my2020census.gov to begin.

Library staff can assist with census questions at info@bettendorflibrary.com
or by phone at 563-344-4179.
Need help with a reference question or just want to find something good to read?

Bettendorf Public Library staff is available to help with online reference and readers’ advisory assistance at info@bettendorflibrary.com.

You can also contact us by phone at 563-344-4179.
Patrons who do not currently have a library card can register for a card online through the library website for immediate access to online resources.

Click here to register for a card online or contact library staff at 563-344-4175 for assistance.
Birdies for Charity is still on –
and there is still time to donate!

Support your Bettendorf Public Library with a gift to Birdie #590. Contributions this year help to provide flexible funding support for Library programs and services next year. Donate online at https://birdiesforcharity.com/donate?charity=590 or mail in your check marked for Birdie #590 to 15623 Coaltown Road, East Moline, Illinois 61244 by July 10th.
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
Phone: 563-344-4175
Fax: 563-344-4185