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Not everyone residing in the City of Bettendorf can conveniently - or physically - visit the library, which is why we are excited to announce the Foundation’s newest initiative - an Outreach Vehicle! This vehicle will allow the Bettendorf Public Library Outreach Team to bring books, resources, and programming directly to the community. Your support can help us reach this goal and ensure that everyone in our community has access to the resources they need.
An outreach vehicle would expand programming to:
Your donation will directly contribute to the purchase and outfitting of this vehicle. Exciting vehicle features include:
Did you know the city of Bettendorf has experienced a population growth of 39% since the Library's current location was established? The library’s current location – 2950 Learning Campus Drive - was established in May 1995. According to data from the 1990 Census, the population at that time was 28,139. According to the 2020 Census, it was 39,102! With the increased population and new housing developments in the north and east sections of the city, the library is not as accessible or convenient to our residents as it was in the nineties. The addition of an outreach vehicle is the most cost-effective way to expand library services in our community.
This outreach vehicle will play a vital role in ensuring that library services are accessible to all, regardless of their location or circumstances. The outreach vehicle - and the programming surrounding it - exemplify the Bettendorf Public Library’s commitment to our Mission. It won’t be just a vehicle – it will be a rolling library that will connect people and knowledge. To donate, use the button at the top of this page, or click the "Learn More" button below.
