Upcoming Events

The 2010 Winter Reading Program is January 11 through February 20. Come in to the Library and sign up at the Youth Services Desk. We have a log for those not yet reading on their own, beginning readers and older readers. Once you have completed your reading and filled in your log, return to the library to receive your reading award.

This year's Winter Reading Program is sponsored by Godfather's Pizza. You can help Godfather's Pizza help the library by ordering a pizza on Friday, February 12 from the Godfather's at 3340 E. Kimberly Road between 2 and 10 p.m. They will be hosting a benefit for the Library on this day! Dine-in and carryout orders placed during this time and designated as support for the Library will be tallied and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Library Foundation for future projects. It’s an easy opportunity for you and your family to make a difference and have some fun doing it!

Godfather’s Pizza, 3340 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport, 563-359-4418.
Check out their menu at www.godfatherspizza.com -- you can even place your order online!

More Coming Attractions!

PBS KIDS GO! Writers Workshop at the Bettendorf Library
Saturday, February 13—10-11:30 a.m.  in the Bettendorf Single Room (second floor)
Presented by WQPT Quad Cities PBS and Figge Art Museum

Learn tips on how to write and illustrate your own story. For many years PBS KIDS sponsored the Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest to encourage kids to develop their writing skills at an early age. Although the name of the contest has changed to the PBS KIDS GO! Writers Contest, it’s still focused on kindergarten, first, second and third graders creating original stories. All kids age 10 and under are invited to attend. Parents are also welcome. Participants will also receive a complimentary book and writing materials. No registration is required.

39 Clues Adventure Club
Thursday, February 18—4-5 p.m.

A Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan begins readers on the journey of solving 39 clues that could lead to the Cahill family fortune. Additional books in the series continue the saga along with trading cards and an online game. Participants will compare notes from the books, guess at clues and study the trading cards and game. Participants should be between the ages of 7-13. No registration is required.

FROM PAGE TO STAGE - Two Shows in 2010!
Thanks to sponsorships from ALCOA and the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation, we are thrilled to host two professional stage productions of popular children’s books. Both performances will be held at the Bettendorf High School Auditorium. The shows are FREE and require no tickets or registration.

Saturday, February 27—10 a.m. and 1 p.m.   Pigeon Party! Presented by Big Wooden Horse Theatre

Based on the books Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late, and Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by author Mo Willems. All ages invited. Sponsored by ALCOA.

Saturday, March 20—10 a.m. and 1 p.m.   Jigsaw Jones and the Case of the Class Clown Presented by ArtsPower National Touring Theatre

Based on the book of the same name by James Preller, Jigsaw Jones is a self-proclaimed detective and he is out to solve the mystery of the class clown. Kids can follow along in this musical production  to see if they can help solve the case. Geared toward children in grades 1-4.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A WEEK OF SPRING BREAK FUN: Don’t Be Puzzled: Visit the Library! March 15-20 we will have a variety of activities for kids of all ages.