At the Bettendorf Public Library, you’ll find endless inspiration and the tools you need to bring your creative vision to life.
You can request a reservation for a one-hour appointment with a Library staff member to build your skills. Skill Building Sessions can be one-on-one or in small groups.
You can get help with:
Request a Skill Building Sesson by calling 563-344-4175 or filling out the Skill Building Session Request Form.
AtoZ Food America: contains recipes in all course categories (appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages) for six US regions, all 50 states, and 33 ethnic cuisines.
AtoZ World Food: contains traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories: appetizers, soups, salads, breads, main courses, side dishes, desserts, snacks, and beverages.
Chilton's Library: ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make, and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.
Creativebug: an online repository of thousands of sewing, art, craft, and needle art classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.
Hobbies & Crafts Source: offers detailed "how-to" instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines.
Home Improvement Source: provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects through a collection of comprehensive, full-text content.
LinkedIn Learning: thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. You can learn creative software applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Blender.
Small Engine Repair Source: provides detailed yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines.
The Library offers programs for makers and DIY-ers of all ages.
The Library subscribes to magazines to support you in your art/craft/DIY endeavors, such as:
You can search the catalog for specific craft or DIY subjects, such as knitting, painting (both fine art and house painting), or woodworking. If you prefer to browse the shelves, try these areas:
You’ll find applied sciences in the 600s, including electronics (621), auto repair (629), cooking (641), sewing (646), and home repair (690). The arts are in the 700s, including crafts (745), painting (750), and photography (770).
Of course, you can always ask Library staff to help you find books, videos, magazine articles, or other sources for your crafting/DIY needs!
