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Local Author Showcase

2026-05-07 18:00:00 2026-05-07 20:00:00 America/Chicago Local Author Showcase Get an inside look at the writing and publishing processes, plus hear excerpts of local authors' work!  Bettendorf Public Library - Bettendorf Room

Thursday, May 07
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bettendorf Public Library

Bettendorf Room

Get an inside look at the writing and publishing processes, plus hear excerpts of local authors' work! 

Local authors from Writers on the Avenue, Writer's Studio of the Midwest Writing Center, Bettendorf Library Staff, and others will showcase their writing during this event. Authors will share an excerpt of their work and answer questions about their books and the writing and publishing processes. You'll also find information about local writing groups to join. Authors' books will be available for purchase at the event.

Participating authors include:

  • Jeff Adamson
  • Mike Bayles
  • Lexi Birks
  • Jennifer Collins
  • April Hageman Crowder
  • Mary Davidsaver
  • Haley Dziuk
  • Authoress Isis
  • Terri Law
  • Allen McCaulley
  • Rita R. Melissano, Ph.D.
  • Dan Moore
  • Karen Musser Nortman
  • Dr. Richard A. Olson
  • Dr. Burl Randolph Jr.
  • Dr. M. Wolff

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing | Current Events | Author Event |

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Bettendorf Public Library

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Phone: 563.344.4175
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The Bettendorf Public Library has served the community of Bettendorf since July 12, 1955.  We offer Library events for all ages, and our meeting rooms are available for public use. See more information about our meeting room policy at http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/services/meeting-rooms. 

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