Be Creative @ Your Library Adult Summer Reading Program

Monday, May 18 through Saturday, July 25

Join Libraries Together for a new adult summer reading program.  In cooperation with the Davenport Public Library, the LeClaire Public Library and the Scott County Library System, we’ll be playing bingo this summer!  Beginning May 18, you can pick up your bingo card at the Information Desk or get it online at www.bettendorflibrary.com/readingprogram.  Read, visit libraries, attend programs - the reading program is about much more than just reading!  Read on for fun and exciting special events to help you “Get Creative @ Your Public Library!”

Brown Bag Lunch: Andrew Landers

Friday, June 5, 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m., Bettendorf Room

Andrew Landers has been described as a unique and heartfelt musician who is not scared to think “out of the box.”  Says his website, “Three minutes with Andrew Landers is time well spent. He speaks his truth with creativity, texture, soul, and wit in music that ranges from acoustic folk simplicity to blues-rock intensity. Andrew Landers’ world is full of metaphor and meaning.”  Attendees are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch to enjoy during the performance; the library provides free coffee from Dewey's Café.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Library.

Dick and Jane Meet Technology: PC Basics

Tuesday, June 9, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Kelinson Room

What is an operating system? How do I save and organize files? How do I delete things from my computer? This is a basic class on operating a computer for pc beginners. Attendees for this class should have mouse and keyboarding skills.  Registration for this class is required and limited.  Registration begins on May 18, 2009 at www.bettendorflibrary.com/events or by calling 563-344-4175.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

Be Creative @ Your Library: Figge Art Museum - Midwestern Roots

Thursday, June 11, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Bettendorf Room

The Figge Art Museum will be presenting a program based on their collection of work related to the Midwest. Often people have very different views of similar subject matter. While the artists in this program share Midwestern roots, the lives they led and the images they created were very different. This program discusses how central themes of the time and region were viewed differently by four regional artists (Grant Wood, John Bloom, Thomas Hart Benton, John Steuart Curry).

Staying on Top of Medicare Coverage

Wednesday, June 17, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Library lobby

Get information and answers to your Medicare questions from Darrell Lietz, a counselor with SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) on the third Wednesday of each month.  Individual appointments can also be scheduled by calling the SHIIP office at 563-421-1096.  SHIIP is a free, unbiased counseling program provided by the State of Iowa Insurance Division

Senior Citizen Day: Women of the Frontier

Thursday, June 18, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Bettendorf Room

Maryan Wherry, a history and government professor at Blackhawk College, will speak on the life and social history of women who settled in the Quad Cities area.  Women are often overlooked in history, and it takes some digging and research to learn about their lives and contributions.  Women discussed as part of this presentation will include Margaret and Susan Davenport.  This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Library.

Be Creative @ Your Library: Beginning Drawing Class

Saturday, June 20, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Family Museum Art Studio

Presented as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program and in partnership with the Family Museum, this beginning drawing class will be free and open to all ages.  The class will teach participants the basics of drawing, so no previous experience is necessary.  Teaching the class will be Glenn Boyles, the Family Museum’s Special Events Coordinator.  Registration for this class is required and limited.  Registration begins on May 18, 2009 at www.bettendorflibrary.com/events or by calling 563-344-4175.  The Adult Summer Reading Program is possible thanks to the Friends of the Bettendorf Library.

Dick and Jane Meet Technology: Internet Basics 

 Wednesday, June 24, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Kelinson Room

What’s a browser? What does www stand for? How can I find the needle I want in the haystack that is the Internet? Attendees for this internet basics class should have mouse and keyboarding skills but no previous internet experience is required. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.  Registration for this class is required and limited.  Registration begins on June 1 at www.bettendorflibrary.com/events or by calling 563-344-4175. 

Be Creative @ Your Library : Film Showing: The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

Thursday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Junior League Program Room

Local Errol Flynn aficionado Scott Tunnicliff will give a brief introduction about the gifted and deeply flawed Flynn and his extraordinary life, what made him absolutely unique in the Hollywood firmament, and why and how he ought to be remembered today, 100 years after his birth (June 20, 1909) and 50 years after his death (October 14, 1959).  Tunnicliff believes “The Adventures of Robin Hood” is one of Flynn’s best films.  “When Prince John and the Norman lords begin oppressing the Saxon masses in King Richard’s absence, a Saxon lord fights back as the outlaw leader of a rebel guerilla army.” (www.imdb.com)  This film won 3 Oscars, is 102 minutes long, and is rated PG. 

There will be an optional discussion of the film and Flynn’s life after the showing.

Be Creative @ Your Library: Beginning Painting Class

Saturday, June 27, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Family Museum Art Studio

Presented as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program and in partnership with the Family Museum, this beginning painting class will be free and open to all ages.  The class will teach participants the basics of painting and brush technique, so no previous experience is necessary.  Teaching the class will be Glenn Boyles, the Family Museum’s Special Events Coordinator.  Registration for this class is required and limited.  Registration begins on May 18, 2009 at www.bettendorflibrary.com/events or by calling 563-344-4175.  The Adult Summer Reading Program is possible thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Library.

Be Creative @ Your Library: Beginning Clay Work Class

Saturday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Family Museum Art Studio

Presented as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program and in partnership with the Family Museum, this beginning clay work class will be free and open to all ages.  The class will teach participants the basics of working with clay, so no previous experience is necessary.  Teaching the class will be Glenn Boyles, the Family Museum’s Special Events Coordinator.  Registration for this class is required and limited.  Registration begins on May 18, 2009 at www.bettendorflibrary.com/events or by calling 563-344-4175.  The Adult Summer Reading Program is possible thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Library.

Be Creative @ Your Library: Beginning Clay Work Class

Saturday, July 11, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Family Museum Art Studio

Presented as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program and in partnership with the Family Museum, this beginning clay work class will be free and open to all ages.  The class will teach participants the basics of clay work so no previous experience is necessary.  Teaching the class will be Glenn Boyles, the Family Museum’s Special Events Coordinator.  Registration for this class is required and limited.  Registration begins on May 18, 2009 at www.bettendorflibrary.com/events or by calling 563-344-4175.  The Adult Summer Reading Program is possible thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Library.

Dick and Jane Meet Technology: Email Basics 

Tuesday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Kelinson Room

Learn how to open an email account, how to write and send emails, and how to attach pictures and other files to an email. This is a basic class on email for beginners. Attendees for this email basics class should have mouse and keyboarding skills but no previous Internet experience is required. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.  Registration for this class is required and limited.  Registration begins on June 22, 2009 at www.bettendorflibrary.com/events or by calling 563-344-4175. 

Staying on Top of Medicare Coverage

Wednesday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Library lobby

Get information and answers to your Medicare questions from Darrell Lietz, a counselor with SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) on the third Wednesday of each month.  Individual appointments can also be scheduled by calling the SHIIP office at 563-421-1096.  SHIIP is a free, unbiased counseling program provided by the State of Iowa Insurance Division

Senior Day: Film Presentation “Lost Nation: The Ioway”

Thursday, July 16, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Bettendorf Room

Local filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films in Moline, IL, will present their film Lost Nation: The Ioway, a documentary detailing the journey of two of the Native American tribe’s leaders to Washington, D.C., attempting to secure the safety of their people.  The film also shows how current members of the Ioway tribe are attempting to reclaim their unique Native American heritage and culture. 

Be Creative @ Your Library: Making of “Lost Nation: The Ioway”

Thursday, July 16, 2:30 p.m – 3:30 p.m., Bettendorf Room

Local filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films in Moline, IL, will present their experiences of creating the documentary Lost Nation: The Ioway.  They will relate their creative process during the production of the film as well as some of the details behind researching and producing the film.

Be Creative @ Your Library: Beginning Tap Dance Class

Saturday, July 18, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Family Museum Art Studio

Presented as part of the Adult Summer Reading Program and in partnership with the Family Museum, this beginning tap dance class will be free and open to all ages.  The class will teach participants the basics of tap dance, so no experience is necessary.  Tap shoe attachments will be provided, so please wear a pair of comfortable shoes.  Teaching the class will be Nancy Evans.  Registration for this class is required and limited.  Registration begins on May 18, 2009 at www.bettendorflibrary.com/events or by calling 563-344-4175.  The Adult Summer Reading Program is possible thanks to the generous support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Library.

Dick and Jane Meet Technology: Intro to Word 

Wednesday, July 22, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word 07. Learn what a word processing program like Word 07 is and what it can do. The class will cover starting a document, basic formatting and saving the document. Attendees for this intro class should have mouse and keyboarding skills. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.  Registration begins on June 29, 2009 at www.bettendorflibrary.com/events or by calling 563-344-4175.