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Discovery Fair

Join us for the Learning Campus Discovery Fair on Saturday, August 16, where excitement and adventure await the whole family! Engage in free, fun, and educational activities at the Bettendorf Public Library, the Family Museum, and Faye's Field.

Classes and Experiences

Enjoy free activities on Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Most activities are drop-in, though a select few classes have noted start times.

At the Library

Dinosaur Fossils and Realistic Models with T-Rexplorers

  • Gilbert and Lillienthal Rooms
  • Sessions start every half hour

Hands-On Science Stations with Absolute Science

  • 2nd floor hallway

Balloon Animals

  • Youth Services Area

Caricature

  • Creation Corner
  • SCRA Conference Room

Face Painting Class with Laura Anderson

  • Creation Studio
  • Classes start every hour

Magic Class with Michael Dyer

  • Bettendorf Room
  • Classes start every hour

Little Hands Site - activities for children aged 1-5

  • Junior League Program Room

At the Family Museum

Air Dry Clay with Glenn Boyles

  • Celebration Room
  • Classes start every hour

Dance Class with Caitlyn Smyth and Chelsea Nicholson

  • Dance Studio
  • Classes start at 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 12:45 p.m.

STEM Activities with The Putnam Museum

  • The Den

Face Painting

  • Great Hall

Balloon Animals

  • Great Hall

At Faye's Field

Foam Fun, Paper Rockets, and Bubble Stations with Absolute Science

City of Bettendorf Fire and Police Departments

*Some classes may have limited seating and may be more appropriate for specific age ranges.

The 2025 Discovery Fair is sponsored by the:

Many thanks to our instructors and volunteers for their time and talents, the Family Museum for their support and collaborative efforts, the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation for funding and supporting our efforts, and the Library and Museum Staff for the extra effort that comes with a special event of this size and for supporting and promoting the idea of The Discovery Fair.