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Summer Reading Decorating Party

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Help get the Teen Corner ready for the Summer Reading Program. This after-hours event will take place in the Children's Program Room, and no one will be admitted once the Library closes at 5:00. Enjoy pizza and drinks while you work.

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
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Help get the Teen Corner ready for the Summer Reading Program. This after-hours event will take place in the Children's Program Room, and no one will be admitted once the Library closes at 5:00. Enjoy pizza and drinks while you work.

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium: Pollution Solutions

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Do you know how your actions affect the overall health of the Mississippi River? Students will use a watershed model to investigate how pollutants move in a landscape.

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
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Do you know how your actions affect the overall health of the Mississippi River? Students will use a watershed model to investigate how pollutants move in a landscape.

Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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PJ Party Storytime - In the Garden

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families

This month's theme is In the Garden!  Let's read about growing all sorts of fun things like vegetables and flowers!  We might even find a worm or two.

Put on your PJ’s and join us in the Children's Program Room!

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
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This month's theme is In the Garden!  Let's read about growing all sorts of fun things like vegetables and flowers!  We might even find a worm or two.

Put on your PJ’s and join us in the Children's Program Room!

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

The Golden Gate

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Come pick up a copy of our monthly selection at the Information Desk and start sleuthing today!

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Come pick up a copy of our monthly selection at the Information Desk and start sleuthing today!

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Novel Naptime Book Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Families

Do you have young kids and can't seem to find the time to get away for a fulfilling book club? Come join us for Novel Naptime, a popular materials book club for parents - where kids preschool age and under are welcome!

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Club
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Do you have young kids and can't seem to find the time to get away for a fulfilling book club? Come join us for Novel Naptime, a popular materials book club for parents - where kids preschool age and under are welcome!

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Teen Time

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Corner at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Teens and tweens in Grades 5-12 - join us every Wednesday after Moline schools dismiss for games and activities in the Teen Corner. 

Stick around for Teen Time Plus, starting at 3:30 in the Second Floor Program room!

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
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Teens and tweens in Grades 5-12 - join us every Wednesday after Moline schools dismiss for games and activities in the Teen Corner. 

Stick around for Teen Time Plus, starting at 3:30 in the Second Floor Program room!

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Teen Time Plus: Gaming

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Teens and Tweens in Grades 5-12, drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 the third Wednesday of the month to play PS4, Wii, Xbox and Switch and tabletop games in the Second Floor Program room. 

No registration needed.

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
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Teens and Tweens in Grades 5-12, drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 the third Wednesday of the month to play PS4, Wii, Xbox and Switch and tabletop games in the Second Floor Program room. 

No registration needed.

Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Kids Anime Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Meeting, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Are you in 3rd - 5th Grade? Do you like anime and manga? Want to learn more about Asian culture? Then stop by the Kids Anime Club at the Moline Public Library!

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Meeting, Special Event
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Are you in 3rd - 5th Grade? Do you like anime and manga? Want to learn more about Asian culture? Then stop by the Kids Anime Club at the Moline Public Library!

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Science Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Literary
Age Group:
Adults

The Science Fiction Book Club will be meeting the third Wednesday of the month (with some exceptions - check the calendar for the exact date each month!) at 6:00pm. 

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Literary
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The Science Fiction Book Club will be meeting the third Wednesday of the month (with some exceptions - check the calendar for the exact date each month!) at 6:00pm. 

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Stretchy Storytime

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Come explore the magic of storytime through movement and music!

Ages 3 - 6 with an adult.

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Music, Storytime
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Come explore the magic of storytime through movement and music!

Ages 3 - 6 with an adult.

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Teen Clay Magnets

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Those in Grades 6-12, join us in making polymer clay magnets using clay, magnets and Mod-Podge.  Use the examples we provide for inspiration or create your own masterpiece! All supplies provided.  

 

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Age Group: Teens
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Those in Grades 6-12, join us in making polymer clay magnets using clay, magnets and Mod-Podge.  Use the examples we provide for inspiration or create your own masterpiece! All supplies provided.  

 

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Moline Public Library

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
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Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

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Tummy Time

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Let's make tummy time terrific! Bring your baby to the Children's Program Room for fun sensory activities while lying on their tummy. This month we'll be playing with sensory bags! For babies 0 - 12 months with their caregiver(s). 

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
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Let's make tummy time terrific! Bring your baby to the Children's Program Room for fun sensory activities while lying on their tummy. This month we'll be playing with sensory bags! For babies 0 - 12 months with their caregiver(s). 

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Teen Time

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Corner at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Teens and tweens in Grades 5-12 - join us every Wednesday after Moline schools dismiss for games and activities in the Teen Corner. 

Stick around for Teen Time Plus, starting at 3:30 in the Second Floor Program room!

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
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Teens and tweens in Grades 5-12 - join us every Wednesday after Moline schools dismiss for games and activities in the Teen Corner. 

Stick around for Teen Time Plus, starting at 3:30 in the Second Floor Program room!

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Teen Time Plus: Pixel Art

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Tweens and Teens in grades 5 though 12 are invited to Teen Time Plus: Pixel Art.  We will be making art inspired by the world of pixel videogames. And if you want you can submit your piece to the Pixel Art contest!

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Tweens and Teens in grades 5 though 12 are invited to Teen Time Plus: Pixel Art.  We will be making art inspired by the world of pixel videogames. And if you want you can submit your piece to the Pixel Art contest!

Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

rooting out poverty book club / book discussion / the color of law / may 28 / 6pm

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Project NOW & Moline Public Library as we come together to discuss, The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein.

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Join Project NOW & Moline Public Library as we come together to discuss, The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein.

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Tenant Know Your Rights Series

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Prairie State Legal Services, Iowa Legal Aid, the QC Interfaith Tenant Alliance, and Americorps warmly invite you to join us for part one of our three-part series : “Tenant Know Your Rights - Rights and Responsibilities." This first session will b

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation, Special Event
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Prairie State Legal Services, Iowa Legal Aid, the QC Interfaith Tenant Alliance, and Americorps warmly invite you to join us for part one of our three-part series : “Tenant Know Your Rights - Rights and Responsibilities." This first session will b

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Teen Volunteer Kit 1

All Day 5/31 - 6/18
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Kit
Age Group:
Teens

Earn extra prize tickets for volunteering this summer! Teen Volunteer Kit 1 includes materials and instructions for making pet toys for Project Canis. 

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Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kit
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Earn extra prize tickets for volunteering this summer! Teen Volunteer Kit 1 includes materials and instructions for making pet toys for Project Canis. 

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Children's Pixel Art Contest

All Day 5/31 - 6/28
Children's Area at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Quad City area children ages 4-12 can submit one original work of Pixel Art for the 2025 Moline Library Summer Reading Pixel Art Contest.

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
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Quad City area children ages 4-12 can submit one original work of Pixel Art for the 2025 Moline Library Summer Reading Pixel Art Contest.

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Teen and Adult Pixel Art Contest

All Day 5/31 - 6/28
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Level Up at the Library by showing off your pixel art skills, using physical art supplies to create a digital 8-bit look. Teens and Tweens going into grades 6-12 and Adults can participate in the Adult and Teen Pixel Art Contest.

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Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit
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Level Up at the Library by showing off your pixel art skills, using physical art supplies to create a digital 8-bit look. Teens and Tweens going into grades 6-12 and Adults can participate in the Adult and Teen Pixel Art Contest.

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Adult Summer Reading Program

All Day 5/31 - 7/26
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

LEVEL UP AT YOUR LIBRARY!

Get ready to take your summer to the next level through reading, programs, and prizes at MPL!

Upcoming
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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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LEVEL UP AT YOUR LIBRARY!

Get ready to take your summer to the next level through reading, programs, and prizes at MPL!

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

SRP 2025

Children's Summer Reading Program

All Day 5/31 - 7/26
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Children from birth to entering 6th grade can Level Up at Moline Public Library this summer with reading, programs, activities, and prizes!

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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Special Event
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Children from birth to entering 6th grade can Level Up at Moline Public Library this summer with reading, programs, activities, and prizes!

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Teen Summer Reading Program

All Day 5/31 - 7/26
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Teens and tweens going into grades 6-12, Level Up at Moline Public Library this summer with reading, programs, activities, and prizes!

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Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Upcoming
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
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Teens and tweens going into grades 6-12, Level Up at Moline Public Library this summer with reading, programs, activities, and prizes!

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance. 

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Storytime with a Splash!

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Join us for stories and songs in the summer sun and then beat the heat at the Riverside Riverslide Splash Pad! For children birth to 6 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return to the library, you can leave them with us an

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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
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Join us for stories and songs in the summer sun and then beat the heat at the Riverside Riverslide Splash Pad! For children birth to 6 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return to the library, you can leave them with us an

Please note:

Any person with disabilities who wishes to attend an event and requires a special accommodation should notify the Moline Public Library (see Contact Info on this page). Please contact the Library at least 24 hours in advance.