The Bettendorf Public Library Outreach Department provides delivery of Library materials to the homes of Bettendorf residents who are not able to come to the Library because of physical constraints or disabilities. Eligibility includes those with temporary as well as permanent disability. Materials are also delivered to residents of Bettendorf nursing homes.

If you or someone you know would like to take advantage of this service, call the Outreach Coordinator at (563) 344-4187 or e-mail us at CJohnson@bettendorf.lib.ia.us.

The Library maintains book collections at Bettendorf nursing homes and senior apartment complexes. These rotating collections contain a selection of the Library's collection of large type books.

The Outreach Department offers a variety of entertaining and educational monthly Senior Citizen's Day programs. For a schedule of upcoming programs, check our Calendar of Events or the Library's newsletter, Pages.

Bettendorf residents may borrow aids and equipment from the Library to enable them to enjoy reading. These include book holders, page turners and magnifiers, bed specs and large print playing cards.

The Library is an agency for the Iowa Department for the Blind and has applications for this program on file. If you have limited vision or a physical disability, you may qualify to receive a tape player and Talking Books.

Visitors to the Library who have low vision can take advantage of our video magnification system. It can be used to read any printed material. A computer in the Youth Department, named "Bob", has a "big print" option that increases computer accessibility for people with vision or motor skill impairments. The computer has a magnifier, close captioning and options for changing the keyboard for people with mobility impairments.

We help deaf and hard-of-hearing customers with two text telephones and a Telex assistive listening system for our meeting rooms and a strong collection of materials. Any program sponsored by the Library can be interpreted at no charge. Arrangements must be made at least one week in advance. If you need a sign language interpreter in the Library contact the Adult Services Manager by phone (563) 344-4191.

Patrons with mobility problems can use our walkers or motorized carts. The Rollator Avant rolling walker has a seat and a basket and is convenient for those who have difficulty walking or standing. Ask at our Reception Desk for the key to a Scooter motorized cart.

Many patrons find it more convenient not to leave their cars, and take advantage of our Pick-Up Window. Call our Information Desk at 344-4179 to have staff find your library materials and have them waiting for you at our Pick-Up Window.