Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Friendly discussion of contemporary (and, occasionally, classic) fiction and nonfiction.
Ann Petry (1908-1997) was an American writer. Her debut novel, The Street, published in 1946, became the first novel by an African American woman to sell more than a million copies. "The New Mirror" appeared in The New Yorker in 1965.
Copies of the story are available at the Information Desk. Remote attendance is possible; please register in order to have the login information sent to you. If you plan to attend in person, there is no need to register.
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.
