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Bettendorf Public Library Information Center
October/November 2008
Vol. 12, Number 5
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Library News
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It takes a village! The Bettendorf Public Library Information Center would like to thank the collective village of all of our supporters, our patrons, volunteers, the City Council, our residents, Friends of the Library and the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation. Over the next several issues of Pages we would like to highlight some of these organizations and how their support helps all of us provide library services to our community.
The mission of the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation is to raise money to support, enhance and preserve Bettendorf Public Library programs and services. But what does this mean to you as a Library user? It means a lot!
Did you attend the recent, wildly successful Kids’ Experience? The Foundation supported that. Maybe you learned about some new technology through the Dick and Jane Meets Technology series of programs. Thank the Foundation for helping with that, too. If you and your children enjoyed the Page to Stage production of “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus”, or if you enjoyed reading “This I Believe” essays through One Book, One Bettendorf, or if you’re looking forward to learning about our Chinese neighbors during Global Gathering China, thank the Foundation.
And their support continues. Recently, the Foundation awarded grants to the Library for a number of different programs and services. We can thank the Foundation for upcoming events such as the Visiting with the Brontës book discussion series, next year’s Global Gathering, and the Love and Forgiveness Poetry contest, along with author visits and poetry discussions that go along with the Love and Forgiveness theme. Bettendorf kindergarten students will get an extra boost through the Launching Kindergarten Learners project.
Thanks to the Foundation, you can explore your family history through the online genealogy tool Ancestry.com. You can use the Library’s website 24/7 to research magazine and newspaper articles through Ebsco and stocks and mutual funds through Morningstar. And Library staff will become more efficient thanks to the Foundation helping us fund new technology that will allow us more time to help you connect with the materials and services you need and want.
The Inside Pages . . . from the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation
Raising money to support, enhance and preserve Bettendorf Public Library programs and services.
The Bettendorf Public Library Foundation is a 501(c) 3 organization founded in 1983 to seek private sector support for maintaining the excellence of programs and services offered by the Bettendorf Public Library.
Thank you to all who are supporting the Bettendorf Public Library
through gifts and sponsorships!
2007-2008 Donor Recognition
We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of those who have given support this past fiscal year. Our list of donors for 2007-2008 may be viewed on the Foundation Page of the library’s website at www.bettendorflibrary.com. Also our 2007-2008 supporters are recognized on our Annual Donor Board displayed in the library. Please know how much your gift means!
Please join us for an evening of fun and entertainment!
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Bettendorf Public Library Foundation
2008 Author and Celebrity Doodle Day
Thursday, October 16, 2008
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bettendorf Public Library Information Center
2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf
Live & Silent Auction
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Live Auction Sponsor:
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 2008 Author and Celebrity Doodle Day is an evening of fun and entertainment with no admission charge. You will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages served up with a background of delightfully smooth live jazz. Most important, you can bid on doodles by your favorite authors and celebrities during the silent and live auctions. A few of the doodles featured will include Authors (Tony Abbott, Kevin Henkes, Norman Bridwell, Mary Higgins Clark, and Jodi Picoult); Celebrities (Woody Allen, Paul Anka, Jim Belushi, and Kim Cattrall); Athletes (Yogi Berra, Bonnie Blair, Nadia Comaneci, Zach Johnson, Greg Norman, Gale Sayers and Mark Spitz) and Artists (P. Buckley Moss and Beth Bird). This unique fundraiser is hosted by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation to benefit programs and services of the Bettendorf Public Library. Event will be held at the Library on October 16 beginning at 6:00 P.M.
For more information or to view doodles, please visit our website www.bettendorflibrary.com and click on the doodle icon.
Sponsors as of August 28, 2008 include:
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Doodle Sponsors: Advanced Systems, Inc.; Anderson Commercial Concrete, Inc.; Big River Equipment Co. Inc.; The Fountains Senior Living Community; Downing Architects, P.C.; Gallagher Millage & Gallagher, P.L.C. Attorneys at Law, KJWW, P.C.; Per Mar Security Services, Quad City Brick & Stone; Scholtz Gowey Gere Marolf Architects & Interior Designers, P.C.; State Street Interiors & Furniture; and Weerts Funeral Home.
Additional Sponsors: Cardiovascular Medicine PC; Greenspace Associates, Inc.; Wagner’s Cleaners and Windmiller Design & Development Co.
“Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way”
Wednesday, November 12, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Bettendorf Room
Sign up today by calling 344-4182. Presented by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.
Speakers
Steve Goebel, Genesis Illini Hospital Foundation
As a board member and past president of the Quad City Planned Giving Council, Steve has offered this wills clinic for numerous local charities. Steve, currently with the Genesis Illini Hospital Foundation, was a co-founder of C.A.S.I. and former vice president for advancement at St. Ambrose University
Jeff Paul, Attorney, Lane & Waterman LLP
As a partner at Lane and Waterman, Jeff devotes a significant portion of his practice to estate planning. Jeff is a member of the National Committee on Planned Giving and the Quad City Planned Giving Council. He is also a member of the Quad City Estate Planning Council.
To register for this FREE seminar or for more information, please call the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation at 344-4182 or email mchristman@bettendorf.org. Watch our website www.bettendorflibrary.com for more details.
A will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign.
Join us to . . .
ü Learn what you can accomplish with your will.
ü Determine the changes you may need to make in an existing will.
ü Learn what happens if someone dies without a will.
ü Ask questions of an attorney following the presentation.
With an up-to-date will you . . .
ü Determine precisely who will receive all the property you have accumulated over your lifetime.
ü Plan for the financial security of your loved ones.
Express your values by remembering at your death those people and organizations that were cherished during your lifetime.
Friends of the Library
Fall Book Fair time is here! Members Preview Sale
Friday, October 3, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Bettendorf Rooms
Fall Book Fair General Sale
Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Bettendorf Room
Sunday, October 5, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Bettendorf Room
Most items are priced at only 25 cents. This is a great opportunity to expand your personal library. If you are not currently a member of the Friends, you may join at the door on Friday evening at the preview sale. Individual memberships are $5, family membership is $10.
Friends Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, November 1, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Bettendorf Room
Mark your calendars to come shopping. Each year vendors provide a wide variety of items such as holiday gifts, jewelry, floral arrangements, cross stitched items, pillows, painted porcelain giftware, packaged edible mixes, beauty products, and different types of decorative pieces. If you're the creative type, or have special products you'd like to offer our shoppers, it's not too late to sign up to be a vendor. For more information, call 344-4177.
Don't forget to recycle your gently used magazines by bringing them to the library. The Friends ongoing magazine sale provides donated magazines sold at the bargain price of only 10 cents. All donations of books and magazines may be deposited any of the library's open hours in the Friends area near the entrance to the café.
The Friends meet monthly from September through June, the first Tuesday of each month at 7:15 p.m. in the library. You don't have to be a member to attend. Attend a meeting and see what the Friends do to support the library.
Bettendorf Public Library Art Walls & Display Cases
October continues the library's Global Gathering, China presentation. The exhibits will include scrolls, classic apparel, paper-cutting, sculpture, tea sets, a photography display, and a large wall map. In addition to the art walls, please look at the display case in the Youth Services Department, as well as Display Central. All of these areas will depict selections of Chinese art and culture that will thoroughly capture your attention.
New DVDs
When you think of romantic comedies, the name “Cary Grant” comes to mind. We’ve added some of his classics to our collection. In Father Goose, a schoolteacher and her students invade an island paradise. In I Was a Male War Bride, a French officer must resort to outlandish measures to get into the United States. Operation Petticoat is the story of a junked submarine that turns into a party boat when a group of nurses are rescued. A scientist’s fountain-of-youth formula backfires when it’s poured into the town water supply in Monkey Business, and, in Houseboat, a widower tries to raise three precocious children alone.
Special Programs and Activities for Global Gathering
Special programs and displays to enhance understanding of China continue at the Bettendorf Public Library throughout October. Program brochures are available at the library or click on the Global Gathering banner at the top of the library’s web page or visit the library’s calendar of events, both accessible at www.bettendorflibrary.com.
Don’t forget to enter the “Symbols of China” contest. Search for paper symbols of China hidden throughout the library. Fill out your entry form and deposit in the contest box located in Display Central. Not only will you learn a fact about China, but you will have a chance to win a prize.
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China from the Opium War to Modern Times
Tuesday, October 7, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Gilbert Room |
Session Two: 1912 – 2008 – From the warlord era to China’s reemergence on the world stage. After WWI, many young Chinese intellectuals turned to Communism. Chiang Kai Shek's government reasserted itself, only to be overwhelmed by the Japanese Empire in 1937. Out of these disasters emerged Mao Ze Dong and the Peoples Republic of China, a reemerging world power. Presented by Dick Landis, who has taught Chinese language and history courses at Dubuque-area colleges and been active in the development of both Iowa’s and Dubuque’s sister state/city relationships with China.
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Geographical Patterns in China’s Development: Key Issues in Its Future
Wednesday, October 8, 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m., Bettendorf Room |
As China experiences rapid rates of economic development and social change, it faces major issues related to unequal distribution of economic activity, migration, urbanization, transportation, population growth and environmental quality. This presentation will outline the extent of these “spatial inequalities” and the great challenges facing China in dealing with such issues. Program by Dr. Norman Moline, professor of geography at Augustana College, co-director of Augustana’s East Asian foreign term program and co-advisor of the Environmental Studies program.
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Olympics Ambassador Project
Tuesday, October 14, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Bettendorf Room |
Twenty-four students from the University of Iowa spent this past summer as media volunteers at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Hosted by the Beijing Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games, they served as reporters and writers on the front lines of the Olympic News Service, meeting with foreign media and interviewing athletes. Some of the students will share their experiences at this program presented in partnership with the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities and the World Community Institute.
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Hands-on Workshop on Chinese Calligraphy
Monday, October 20, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Kelinson Room |
Perhaps the single hieroglyphic language still used today, calligraphy dates back to the Shang (1600-1100BCE) and Zhou (1100-256BCE) Dynasties when words were first carved on cow scapulae and tortoise shells. Calligraphy is not only a technique for writing Chinese characters, but with painting and poetry forms an interdependent visual and poetic art that can be appreciated for its beauty. Peter Xiao, art department chair at Augustana College, will discuss the historical background, the five important historical scripts, and the tools for this art. Under his guidance, class participants will have the opportunity to try their hand at calligraphy, using brushes and ink.
Class size is limited. Required registration begins September 15 and ends at noon on October 17 or when class is full. To register call 344-4175 or register online at www.bettendorflibrary.com.
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Autumn Tea Tasting
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October 11,2008
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Upcoming Programs and Events
Calendar of Events: http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/events/index.htm
Useful tip: You can download an event from the Library Calendar of Events to your Outlook Calendar
Downloading to Outlook from the Events Calendar is very simple: Go to the calendar and click on an event to see the information about it. At the top of the box is a link that says "download to calendar". Click on that, save it and the deed is done.
Adult http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/services/adult.htm
Book Discussion Groups
Visiting with the Brontës
Friday, October 10, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Junior League Program Room
Friday, November 7, 3:30 - 5:00, Junior League Program Room
Join us for a series of book discussions, led by Dr. Ann Boaden and Dr. Laura Greene of Augustana College, of the books written by Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë. Registration is limited to 20 people, and can be done at the Information Desk at the library. The first book, Jane Eyre, will be available to pick up at the Information Desk on September 10, for the first discussion on Friday, October 10, at 3:30 pm.
The second discussion will be Friday, November 7, and the book will be available October 10.
Mystery Books
Saturday, October 11, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Malmros Conference Room
The Firemaker by Peter May led by Information Librarian Hedy Hustedde. This title is funded by The Bettendorf Public Library Foundation as part of Global Gathering China. It is also the start of our mystery theme for the year—Forensics—as it features American forensics pathologist Margaret Campbell in Beijing to deliver a series of guest lectures.
Saturday, November 8, 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Malmros Conference Room
Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin led by Katie Dunneback from Southeastern Library Services and funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. Katie was on an American Library Association committee last year which was charged with reading hundreds of popular fiction books. This title was among her favorites.
Books are available for loan on a first-come basis at the Information Desk.
Contemporary Books
Wednesday, October 22, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Malmros Conference Room
Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet by Xinran led by Augustana College professor Marsha Smith.
Wednesday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Malmros Conference Room
The Last Chinese Chef by Nicole Mones led by Black Hawk College professor Karen Hindhede. Ms. Mones will be present for part of the discussion by speaker phone.
Both titles are funded by The Bettendorf Public Library Foundation as part of Global Gathering China.
Wednesday, November 19, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Malmros Conference Room
Little Heathens by Margaret Armstrong Kalish
Wednesday, November 19, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Malmros Conference Room
Evolution for Everyone: How Darwin’s Theory Can Change the Way We Think About Our Lives by David Sloan Wilson led by St. Ambrose University Biology Professor and The Darwin Project Coordinator (http://web.sau.edu/darwinproject) Richard Legg
All books are available for loan on a first-come basis at the Information Desk.
Flu Season is Coming!
Wednesday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 23, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Trinity VNHA's "Flu Crew" will host a flu clinic in the library's lobby. Cost is $30. Medicare covers cost for eligible recipients.
Senior Day at Bettendorf Public Library
Quad City area seniors and area residents of any age are invited to attend these free monthly programs.
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China: The People, History and Customs
Thursday, October 23, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Bettendorf Room |
Travel to China via a slide presentation by Xixuan Collins, a member of Black Hawk College Speakers Bureau. See marvelous sights; be introduced to China’s ancient and modern history, its customs and etiquette. Refreshments served by Bend of the River Pilot Club. A Global Gathering China event with support from Bettendorf Public Library Foundation. Please note time change for this month’s program.
Atlantic Brass Quintet
Thursday, November 20 - 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Bettendorf Room
Widely acclaimed as one of the world’s finest brass ensembles, this brass quintet features trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba. Refreshments served by Palmer Hills Retirement Center. Program provided by Quad City Art’s Visiting Artist Series with additional support from the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. For a half-hour before and after the program, a SHIIP counselor will be available to answer questions about Medicare.
Halloween Poetry Jam for Adults
Plus Horror DVD Collection Debut
Thursday, October 23, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Junior League Program Room
Authors Mark McLaughlin and Michael McCarty will read some of their own material and encourage adults to read their original poetry as well. They will judge the entries of people who want to compete and have some fun prizes for them. McLaughlin and McCarty’s books will be for sale. As an added inducement to show up at this program, we will be debuting our new DVD category: HORROR. We’ll have over 100 new (to us) horror movies available for check out after the Halloween Poetry Jam. Finally: we’ll have some Halloween-themed refreshments. EEK, YIKES, and YUM!!!
Call for Entries—You have until October 15!
Poems on the Theme: Love & Forgiveness
Two Levels: Youth (middle school through high school)
Adult (past high school)
Prizes: $25 apiece for four runners-up; $100 apiece for two first-place winners plus these two poems will be illustrated in one piece of art by local artist Katie Kiley to be on permanent display in the Bettendorf Public Library. All six winners will read their poems on-stage with internationally known poet Li-Young Lee on Wednesday, January 28, 2009.
Final Judge: Li-Young Lee
Eligibility: Must live within a 50-mile radius of the Quad-Cities; Must not have already won first-place in a previous Bettendorf Public Library poetry contest.
Rules: Up to two poems may be submitted but only one prize per person will be awarded;
Poem may be no longer than one page;
Record name, address, phone number, email (if available) on the back of the poem;
Record level (youth or adult);
Poem will not be returned.
Deadline: Poem(s) must be received at the Bettendorf Public Library or be postmarked by Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Drop off or mail to:
Bettendorf Public Library Bettendorf Public Library
Hedy Hustedde—Adult Level John Gillette—Youth Level
2950 Learning Campus Drive 2950 Learning Campus Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722 Bettendorf, IA 52722
or hhustedde@bettendorf.org or jgillette@bettendorf.org
Dick and Jane Meet Technology: digital tv transition
Wednesday, November 19, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
The Dick and Jane Meet Technology series continues with this look at the upcoming digital tv transition and what you need to do to get ready. Brett Jones, from Best Buy, will explain the change to television that is coming on February 17, 2009, when all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting only in digital. If time allows, he will also give an overview of available television technology. Register for this program online at www.bettendorflibrary.com/events or call the library at 344-4175.
Remembering Cary Grant
Saturday, November 29, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Bettendorf Single Room
Consummate leading man of the screen, the epitome of debonair sophistication, Cary Grant died suddenly of a stroke on this day in 1986 in Davenport. In our tradition of remembering and honoring Grant, we will screen the 1957 film “An Affair to Remember” in which he starred along with Deborah Kerr. A couple falls in love and agrees to meet at the Empire State Building in six months time—will it happen? “Affair” was nominated for four Oscars; runtime is 119 minutes. It will be introduced by St. Ambrose University Professor and movie buff Dr. Sandra Quinn.
Young Adult http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/teen/index.htm
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Martial Arts Demonstration
Sunday, October 18, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Bettendorf Room |
Young adults are encouraged to come experience authentic Shao-Lin Chuan Kung Fu. John Morrow of Morrow's Academy of Martial Arts will be demonstrating the traditional Chinese animal forms; the Leopard, Snake, Dragon, Tiger and Crane. The second demonstration will pit two men against each other with various traditional Chinese weapons. They will show how the five forms can adapt and defend any sort of challenge.
Anime Fest
Saturday, October 18 12:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.@ The Figge, 225 West 2nd Street Davenport, IA 52801, $5 Admission Fee
If you’re a fan of anime and manga, you won’t want to miss out on this unique program. The lineup of events includes an art show and reception, tea tasting, cosplay and face painting stations, comic book/graphic novel swap, screening of Spirited Away, graphic novel workshop with a local professional artist, cosplay fashion show, and a fun awards ceremony to announce the art contest/cosplay fashion show winners. There will also be Anime vendors on site, too. There is no registration required.
Anime Club:
Every First Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Junior League Program Room October meeting will be in the Kelinson Room
We watch anime, share mangas, make suggestions for the collection, and discuss all things related to Anime & manga. Check out the BPL Teens page for information on what Anime we are watching this month!
Stitch n’ Kitsch:
Every Second Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Junior League Program Room
Young Adults are invited to participate in our monthly arts colony. We have done everything from papercraft to sock monsters. Got an idea for a craft? Let your friendly neighborhood young adult librarian know!
Nerdposium:
Every Third Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Junior League Program Room
Young Adults are invited to hang out and be nerdy. We like to talk about everything from Star Wars, to YouTube, to Twilight, and even LEGO's. Feel free to recommend any suggestions for a Nerdposium to your friendly neighborhood young adult librarian.
Role Playing Group:
Every Saturday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Junior League Program Room
Young adults of all ages gather every week to play D20 system role playing games, such as Dungeons and Dragons. Participants are invited to join a game already in progress, or bring your own group to play with. Experience preferred but not required. Anyone 12 and over is appropriate!
Tech Teens & Teen Advisory Board Volunteers Needed
BPL Teens is looking for tech oriented people to help improve our patrons’ computing experience, as well as teen leaders to help plan and implement young adult programming for our library!
Volunteer Video Game Supervisors Needed
Love video games? Are you a junior or senior in high school? Then we have the perfect volunteer opportunity. We are looking for energetic young adults to help us run monthly video game tournaments.
Interested in volunteering, see (http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/teens/)
Youth http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/services/childrens.htm
Read for the Record Day
Preschool Storytime
Thursday, October 2, 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.,
Make-It and Take-It Bear Crafts
Thursday, October 2, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.,
Family Storytime
Thursday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.,
Join us for special readings of Don Freeman’s classic, Corduroy. JumpStart’s Read for the Record Day encourages adults across the country to read the same book to children on the same day, trying to break last year’s record. We will host three events: Preschool Storytime, Make-It and Take-It Bear Crafts and Family Storytime. Let’s make sure to let them know we are reading in Bettendorf. All of our totals will be added to the national numbers and we hope to set a new record!
Baby/Toddler/ Preschool Reading Program
“Fall for Reading!” is the theme of a reading program designed just for our youngest patrons. The program will run from October 1 through November 1. Children will keep track of books read to them and earn a new book if they complete the goal! Stop by to pick up a reading log beginning October 1. Sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
We’re Reading a Ton!
We often talk about how much kids read by the number of books, but we thought it would be fun to see if we can really read a TON – that’s 2,000 lbs! During the weeks of November 10-22 we are asking kids to bring their books to the Youth Department for a “weigh-in” before they put them in the return area. We’ll add up the weight each day and see if we can read a ton! We’ll have a special program on December 6 to announce the results! Join us from 10:30-11:30 for a very special treat! No registration is required!
39 Clues Club
Thursday, October 9, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Junior League Program Room
Scholastic has just released the first book in the series called “The 39 Clues”. It is a multi-platform series including ten books, an online game and 350 trading cards. The first book, A Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan begins readers on the journey of solving 39 clues that could lead to the Cahill family fortune. Our 39 Clues Club will meet every other month beginning in October. We’ll compare notes, guess at clues and study the trading cards and game. Participants should be between the ages of 8-11. No registration is necessary.
The second book, One False Note by Gordon Korman is due to be released December 2. Collect all 39 Clues and be one of the top 39 point scorers, and you can compete for the $10,000 grand prize given by Scholastic!
Red Cross Babysitting Class
Monday, October 13, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Bettendorf Single Room
Saturday, November 22, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Bettendorf Single Room
The American Red Cross will be offering babysitting classes. Registration is required and may be completed through the Red Cross at 743-2166. The classes are for students ages 11-14. Cost is $30. Training includes basic first aid techniques and childcare practices. For more information, contact the Red Cross office.
Storytime Guest
Thursday, October 23, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Junior Program Room
Join us for a return visit by local author Gary Metivier. Gary has a new book featuring returning character, Willie, from his first book, Willie's Wagon. All ages are invited to get a sneak peek at his new work. No registration is required.
For coffee, tea, bakery, smoothies, sandwiches, soup and wireless access to the Internet, stop in at
Dewey's Cafe
in the library.
Pages is the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center newsletter. It is also available by mail and in a large print version.
For Pages information call 344-4183 or e-mail snielsen@bettendorf.org
Board of Trustees:
Sara Hartsock, President
Kathleen Brandtner, Vice President
Pat Laas, Secretary
Tom Cruise
Patty Herzberg
Scott Voigt
Duncan Cameron
Board of Trustees meetings are on the second Thursday of the month unless otherwise posted, at 4:30 p.m., and are open to the public.
Contact information:
Phone/TTY: 344-4175
Fax: 344-4185
E-mail: info@bettendorflibrary.com
Web site: www.bettendorflibrary.com
Hours:
Monday –Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(October - April only)
The Library is a department of the City of Bettendorf. The City complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against by an action of the city may grieve such action by filing the appropriate notice. Forms are available at all City facilities.
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Staff contributors:
Adult Services: Maria Levetzow, Hedy Hustedde, Barbara Reardon, Caran Johnson
Youth Services: Tami Finley, John Gillette
Circulation: Nancy Medema
Administration: Steven Nielsen, Gina Barrett | 
