Saturday, August 22
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
To commemorate the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, join us for a virtual discussion of
Why They Marched: Untold Stories of the Women Who Fought for the Right to Vote by Susan Ware. The discussion will be led by Dr. Jane Simonsen, Professor
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Wednesday, August 26,
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please join us for a virtual performance featuring Laura F. Keyes as suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton fought for equal rights for women for over fifty years. Upon her death in 1902, she left behind a legacy of her crusade for female equality and myriad writings that would inspire feminists for over a century to come.
Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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In support 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.
The Bettendorf Public Library is currently open to limited on-site public services. We welcome you to come in to browse and checkout materials, if desired, or utilize our No-contact Curbside Pick-up Service as an enhanced courtesy service alternative. For more information on our No-contact Curbside Pick-up Service, visit
www.bettendorflibrary.com/services-and-facility-update.
Patrons can also make a reservation for one of our public internet stations by contacting the Information Desk at 563-344-4179. Our internet stations are available for one 2 hour session per patron, per day.
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.
Please continue to check the library’s website and social media for current updates to services, or contact the library directly at 563-344-4175 or email
info@bettendorflibrary.com for assistance. The Bettendorf Public Library is here for our community and we are committed to serving your information needs.
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September is National Library Card Sign-up Month!
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Sign up for your library card at
Why get a library card?
• It’s free!
• Check out books
• Borrow magazines
• Download music
• Homework help
• Job search help
• Veterans’ assistance
• Access to all of this 24/7/365!
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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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After School Kids Lab
Wednesdays, September 2, September 9, September 16, September 23, September 30
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. Videos will be posted by 3:00 p.m. every Wednesday.
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Tales for Tots
Thursdays, September 3, September 10, September 17, September 24
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 often encourage interaction between a caregiver and the child.
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Preschool Storytime
Mondays, September 7, September 14, September 21, September 28
10:00 a.m.
Enjoy storytime from home with Ms. Christine, Ms. Sally, Ms. Abbigail, and Mr. Andy! Join us for a virtual storytime complete with 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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Paper Circuit Kits for Young Adults
Tuesday, September 1
Have fun while learning about electricity and circuits! Teens can pick up a paper circuit kit that will allow them to build a functioning circuit on paper without the need for soldering or other complex materials. There will be an instructional video available online. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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Monday, September 28, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Stop motion is an animation technique that uses small changes in objects to make them appear to move on their own. Tweens and teens can participate in our stop motion workshop to create their own stop motion video. Participants can submit their finished videos for a virtual live premiere party to be held online at a later date.
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You can also register by calling 563-344-4179.
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Tuesday, August 4 and Thursday, September 3
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.
Registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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Wednesday, August 5, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.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 prevent getting hacked.
Registration is required.
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Thursday, August 27
On Thursday, August 27, teens and adults can pick up a Take Home Workshop kit from the Library (while supplies last). Learn how to make a prick and stitch bookmark with a quick video
we will post online, or use the printed instructions in the kit. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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Friday, August 28 and Friday, September 25
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 team member will submit your answers via the chat feature in GoToMeeting.
One person per team needs to register.
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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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Thursday, September 17, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Discover the unique suffrage story of the Quad Cities, 100 years after the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote. Christina Kastell, Curator of History and Anthropology at the Putnam Museum, will present about the original exhibit Liberated Voices / Changed Lives.
Registration for this online program is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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Thursday, September 24
Get a jump start on your Halloween decorations with this pompom eyeball garland! On Thursday, September 24, teens and adults can pick up a Take Home Workshop kit from the Library (while supplies last). Learn how to create eyeball pompoms with a quick video
we will post online or use the printed instructions in the kit. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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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, August 11
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 8
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Contemporary Books
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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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Wednesday, August 19
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 16
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, September 16
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Saturday, September 12, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Join us for a virtual discussion of The Expats by Chris Pavone.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
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Discover the Library’s wide range of online resources.
to learn more.
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The Bettendorf Public Library Foundation would like to recognize its members of the Board of Directors for their past year of outstanding service and support. Thank you for your time, treasure, and passion to help preserve and enhance library programs and services!
Jeff Hassel – President
Nate Stoffregen – Treasurer
Sharon Tinsman – Secretary
Doug Lindstrom – Past President
Ann Kappeler
Beverly Van Soelen
Maegan Gorham
Jack Herring
The Foundation also recognizes and appreciates the many years of service of Heather Brummel who retired from the Board this past year.
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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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