Bettendorf Public Library hosting item appraisal event

Find out if an old, small item at home is valuable at an event at the Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive.

The library will host Antique Adventures with Alex Curran of QC Coin on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1 – 3 p.m. Participants who register in advance can bring one small item for Curran to discuss and appraise in front of the general audience.

Registration is not necessary to be part of the general audience. People who want to submit an item for appraisal must register in advance by Thursday, November 5. Click here to learn more about the event and/or register an item. A maximum of 20 items, one per person, will be accepted and must follow these guidelines:

• The item to be appraised must be specified during registration and if possible, a photo should be submitted.
• If you do not want the appraised value announced, please inform the appraiser prior to the start of the program.
• Items must be smaller than 36” by 36” and no furniture, firearms or weapons of any kind will be evaluated.
• Participants are responsible for transporting items to the library; no carts or assistance will be provided.

The Bettendorf Public Library, the City of Bettendorf and QC Coin are not responsible for any damage, loss or theft of property during this program. Any value given by the appraiser is the opinion of the appraiser and not that of the Bettendorf Public Library.

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