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Global Gathering

Global Gathering is a biennial event that is a two-month celebration of the culture, heritage, and traditions of a selected country or region in the world.

Throughout September and October 2025, the Bettendorf Public Library will feature programs and activities related to Vietnam and its people. There will be displays of objects and art throughout the Library, as well as new library items available for checkout.

Our purpose is not only to enhance knowledge and understanding about Vietnam, but to respect and appreciate the diversity that our neighbors with Vietnamese roots bring to the community.

View only Global Gathering Vietnam events directly on the library events calendar.

Global Gathering Events
Global Gathering Vietnam Spice Kit: Ginger
Thu, Sep 04, All day
Get Lit - The Chosen and the Beautiful
Tue, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mystery Book Discussion - Those Opulent Days by Jacquie Pham
Sat, Sep 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Creation Studio
Tet: The Most Important Celebration in Vietnam
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bettendorf Room
Untold Narratives: An Intergenerational Book Club - The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
Sat, Sep 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Malmros Room
Contemporary Books Discussion Group - On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Malmros Room
Contemporary Books Discussion Group - The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
Wed, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Malmros Room
Global Gathering Vietnam Film Series - The Scent of Green Papaya
Mon, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gilbert and Lillienthal Rooms
World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities - Teaching Vietnam War Literature Abroad
Tue, Sep 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bettendorf Room
Global Gathering Vietnam Spice Kit: Star Anise
Thu, Oct 02, All day
Creation Studio Workshop - A Global Gathering Vietnam maker event
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Creation Studio
Registration opens Saturday, September 13 2025 at 9:00am
Captain William "Hawk" Albracht - Remembering the Vietnam War
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gilbert and Lillienthal Rooms
Mystery Book Discussion - Elevator in Sai Gon by Thuân
Sat, Oct 11, 9:30am - 11:00am
Lillienthal Room
Teen Book Club
Sat, Oct 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Malmros Room
Cooking the Books
Mon, Oct 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Bettendorf Single Room
Contemporary Books Discussion Group - Sigh, Gone by Phuc Tran
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Malmros Room
Contemporary Books Discussion Group - On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Malmros Room
Global Gathering Vietnam Film Series - Governor Robert D. Ray and the Tai Dam people of Iowa
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Gilbert and Lillienthal Rooms
Vietnam Travelogue
Thu, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Gilbert and Lillienthal Rooms
Classical Guitarist An Tran - A Global Gathering Vietnam concert
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bettendorf Room
Contemporary Books Discussion Group - The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Malmros Room
Contemporary Books Discussion Group - Sigh, Gone by Phuc Tran
Wed, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Malmros Room
See all events

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Global Gathering Materials

Newly added to the library's collection for Global Gathering Vietnam.

2025 Global Gathering Vietnam is funded by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.