Discovery Fair
Join us for the Learning Campus Discovery Fair on Saturday, August 15, 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 15, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Most activities are drop-in. Classes, if applicable, are listed. Some classes may have limited seating and may be more appropriate for specific age ranges.
At the Library
Cars and Coasters Station with the Grout Museum
- 2nd floor
Watercolors
- 2nd floor
Magic Classes
- 2nd floor
Hands-On Science Stations with Absolute Science
- 2nd floor hallway
DIY Recycle Craft
- 2nd floor
Balloon Animals
- Youth Services Area (1st floor)
Caricature Drawings
- Creation Corner (1st floor)
- SCRA Conference Room (1st floor)
Little Hands Site - activities for children aged 1-5
- Junior League Program Room (1st floor)
At the Family Museum
Face Painting
- Great Hall
Balloon Animals
- Great Hall
Air Dry Clay with Glenn Boyles
- Celebration Room
- Classes begin at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.
Dance Demo Classes with Caitlyn Smyth
- Dance Studio
- Classes start at 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 12:45 p.m.
At Faye's Field
Foam Fun, Paper Rockets, and Bubble Stations with Absolute Science
- We recommend bringing a towel for the foam blasters!
Miller's Petting Zoo
The 2026 Discovery Fair is sponsored by:
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.
