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Modern day libraries are community hubs, and thanks to library supporters like you, the Bettendorf Public library continues to grow and provide top resources to cardholders and a welcoming space for all ages to gather, learn, and explore. Whether you donate to the Friends or Foundation, volunteer your time, or advocate on our behalf, your support helps us achieve our mission, vision, and values every day.
The Bettendorf Public Library Foundation supports large-scale programs such as the Summer Concert Series, Discovery Fair, and Global Gatherings, as well as one-time projects and library capital campaigns. Contributions made to the Library Foundation are an investment in the library’s future. Click here to learn more about the Bettendorf Library Foundation.
Donate directly to the library’s collections, programs, and services, by dropping off cash or a check during your next visit or by mailing your contribution to Bettendorf Public Library c/o Administrative Assistant at 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722. For memorial books and celebratory donations, please include this form.
“Adopt” one or more of your favorite authors for our collection! Sponsor the purchase of one copy of each title by your chosen author for a year, and as a thank you, you get the first checkout and each adopted book includes a bookplate with your name! Adopt an author today by filling out this form. All potential selections and authors for the adopted author program are subject to the library’s Collection Development Policy.
The library accepts donations of used books, magazines, puzzles, DVDs, and Blu-rays in good condition. Most donations are sold by the Friends of the Library through their annual fall book sale or in their bookshop (located off the library’s lobby), though items that meet the library’s selection policy may be added to the collection.
Donations are accepted during the library’s operating hours, and are collected in bins across from the elevator in the library’s lobby. Library staff can provide a receipt for your donation at the Information Desk upon request. Library staff cannot determine the value of donations.
To learn more about material and other library donations, please refer to the Gift & Donor Policy.
Want to help us enhance our programs and services by volunteering your time? We’re always looking for dedicated individuals to assist with everyday collection maintenance, events, and more!
Please see our Volunteer Policy for full guidelines for volunteering at the library.
Adults 18 and up are welcome to volunteer at the library. Your skills and time greatly enhance our services. While placement isn't guaranteed, we value your interest. Please note applicants are required to provide permission for a criminal background check prior to admission to the program.
To apply, fill out this form. Paper applications are also available at the library. For more information on the Adult Volunteer Program, contact Outreach Coordinator Cody Noble at cnoble@bettendorf.org.
Teens 14 and up can volunteer at the library, choosing when and how they contribute through monthly sign-ups. Acceptance into the volunteer program is selective due to demand, but activities may include assisting with program preparation, decorating the teen space, and reviewing books. To apply, fill out this form.
Teens 14-17 can also join the Teen Leadership Committee (TLC). Led by Young Adult Librarian Katie Jackson, TLC organizes teen-focused events and programs to help make the library a fun and welcoming place for all teens. Monthly meetings offer a chance to brainstorm and finalize plans while developing skills in teamwork, leadership, and civic engagement.
Volunteering provides service learning hours for school or organizations, and library staff gladly offers reference letters for job or college applications. For more information on the Teen Volunteer Program, contact Young Adult Librarian Katie Jackson at kjackson@bettendorf.org.
Did you know that through the bookshop sales and the annual fall book sale, the Friends of the Library raised over $54,000 for the Bettendorf Public Library in 2024? This funding supported over 56 projects and programs requested by library staff.
The Friends of the Library is a group of passionate library volunteers who sort through donated materials to either add to the library’s collection or sell back to the community. They also manage their own bookshop!
You can support the Friends by becoming a member. Membership runs for one year and grants you access to member-only sales. Bookshop member-only sales are typically held the last Friday of each month, allowing members to shop the fresh stock before it is available to the general public. The Friends also hold a member-only preview sale for their large annual fall book sale.
Join now by filling out this form and returning it to the library. Your support truly makes a difference for both the Friends and the Bettendorf Public Library!
Every contribution, donations, volunteering, or becoming a Friend of the Library, plays a crucial role in sustaining and expanding the programs and services that make the Bettendorf Public Library a cherished institution in our community. Your support helps us provide enriching experiences, innovative resources, and a welcoming space where people of all ages can learn, create, and connect. Together, we can continue to inspire curiosity, foster lifelong learning, and build a stronger, more vibrant community. Thank you for your library giving and for being an essential part of our journey.
