Adult ServicesWe have finally received copies of the federal 1040 instructions! Tax forms are available near the internet stations, down to the left as your facing the Information Desk. Let the stampede begin!
1040 instructions are here!
February 14th, 2011Federal 1040A Instructions have arrived
January 28th, 2011We’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the instruction books for the federal tax forms. We’re still waiting for the instructions for Form 1040, but the instructions for the 1040A have arrived.
We’ll post here when the 1040 booklets arrive, but in the meantime, individuals can call 1-800-829-1040 to request that forms are mailed to them. You can also go online to www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html to download form and instructions.
Mark Reviews “Robin Hood” (2010 Movie)
December 9th, 20102010’s Robin Hood, the newest of the numerous movies directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe, never seemed to get very good reviews online, but I found the movie to be quite entertaining and enjoyable. The action, including an expected amount of precision archery, is energetic and filmed well. Much as Superman Returns and the latest Star Trek, Robin Hood was a sort of revamped look into the tale most of us know through the Disney classic, Kevin Costner version, or (for better or worse) Mel Brooks. Ridley Scott’s rendition focuses mainly on the origin of the Robin Hood character, who begins the movie as Robin Longstride, an archer battling the French for King Richard the Lionheart. Through a series of injustices, Longstride becomes a champion for the people, must more the outlaw we all think of. Overall the story line is easy to follow and helps the audience empathize with the title character. There is already rumor of a sequel, and I believe there is plenty of potential for developing a continued story. Robin Hood is available on both Blu-ray and standard DVD at the Bettendorf Public Library.
(AP Photo/Universal Pictures, Kerry Brown)
You asked for eBooks…
December 7th, 2010You got ‘em!
The Bettendorf Public Library now has eBooks available for download. Bettendorf Library card holders can check out and download eBooks anytime, anywhere by visiting www.bettendorflibrary.com. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the 14-day lending period. And with digital downloads…no late fees!
Go to wilbor.lib.overdrive.com, download Adobe Digital Editions, the free software that manages your eBooks, then checkout, download and read any of the over 700 titles that are currently available. You can also transfer your eBooks to a Barnes and Noble Nook, the Borders Kobo and the Sony Reader (sorry, they’re not compatible with Kindles). We have one of each of the compatible devices at the Information Desk if you would like to get a quick demo.
Click here for instructions on how to use Overdrive to download and transfer eBooks.
Early Voting at the Bettendorf Public Library
October 16th, 2010Early voting starts October 19 at the Bettendorf Library, and runs through October 30.
Monday through Thursday, 12 noon to 6:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All Ballots are available.
Ride the Wave @ The Library Adult Summer Reading Program
June 1st, 2010
Ride the Wave @ the Library
It’s time for summer reading! Grab your favorite beach read, or stock up on info on your new hobby. Whatever wave you’re interested in, ride it at the Bettendorf Public Library.
Ride the Wave @ the Library adult summer reading program begins June 1 and runs through July 31.
Welcome to the BPL Adult Services web page!
January 20th, 2010We’re trying some new things with the new web page. Most notably, our staff will be offering book reviews; we hope you’ll find someone (or someones!) whose reading tastes coincide with yours. One click will let you see all the reviews by one person, or all fiction reviews, horror reviews, etc. We hope that you’ll use the comments to give us your opinions and recommendations, too.
You’ll also find information about programs and other services the Library offers. I’m willing to bet that we have things here that will please and surprise you, so check back often!