New BLOG Site!

We are thrilled to announce that we have completely updated the Library website and have moved to a new location. This means my BLOG address has changed. Please look for I READ TO KIDS at www.bettendorflibrary.com/youth-services/miss-tamis-blog

Take a look at all the library has to offer once you have made your way through my BLOG. It is still a work in progress, so check often!

FROM PAGE TO STAGE IN 2010

2010 will be a great year to see children's theatre in Bettendorf! Our FROM PAGE TO STAGE programming brings national theatre productions of children's literature to families FREE of charge. We are very fortunate this year to have the opportunity to host two productions.

Saturday, February 27 - 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
THE PIGEON PARTY! Based on three books by Mo Willems about a notorius pigeon, this musical offering is brought to us by Big Wooden Horse Theatre. Children will delight in the story that combines components from Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late and Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog. This production is sponsored by ALCOA and the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.

Saturday, March 20 - 10 a.m and 1 p.m.
JIGSAW JONES AND THE CASE OF THE CLASS CLOWN another musical production this one based on the book of the same name by James Preller. The National Touring Theatre, ArtsPower will be performing this selection. Jigsaw Jones is a self-proclaimed detective - the best in his school. When a class clown starts pulling pranks, Jigsaw and his friend are determined to discover the trickster's identity. Sponsored by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.

Both shows will be held at the Bettendorf High School Auditorium. No tickets or reservations are required. Make plans to bring the whole family for a FREE top-notch program. For more information contact the Youth Services Desk at 344-4175.

Friday, August 7, 2009

The Kids' Experience!

We are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Kids' Experience on Saturday, August 22 from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Make plans to bring the whole family and join us for a day filled with FREE classes and activities for kids of all ages. Classes include: magic, storytelling, origami, string stories, face painting, sign language, watercolors, caricatures, nutrition, pet care, drawing. Additional activities include: music, bubbles with the Family Museum, Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center puppet shows (12:30-1:30), an obstacle course with the Life Fitness Center (9:30-noon), an enviroscape with the Bettendorf Public Works Department, juggling with Ronald McDonald (2-3 only) and Miller's Petting Zoo. Classes run for 30 minutes. Kids will have the opportunity to checkout materials on the subjects they have been investigating. Some classes are targeted at specific age groups and have limited seating.
No registration is required. Stop by for as long as you can and let your families get THE KIDS' EXPERIENCE!

Sponsored by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation

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