Friendly discussion of contemporary (and, occasionally, classic) fiction and nonfiction.
The first novel from one of Iowa's best-known writers of small town life before and during the Great Depression, Ruth Suckow's Country People follows four generations of the Iowa German American settler family, the Kaetterhenrys, from the 1870s to the early 1920s.
Books are available on a first-come basis at the Information Desk. You may also call the Library at 563-344-4179 to have a book signed out to you and placed on the Holds shelf. Remote attendance is possible; please register in order to have the login information sent to you.
This program is funded by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library.
Here's a list of books that have been discussed by the Contemporary Books Discussion Group.
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/.
