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Paws to Read with QCCAN

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN. These furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Body:

Boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN. These furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build their skills.

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. 

Various brightly colored monsters with googly eyes.

Creativity Lab - Squeegee Monsters

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Did you know you can make cool paintings with a squeegee? Come to Creativity Lab to learn how and leave with a painting of some pretty cool monsters. All craft supplies will b...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Body:

Did you know you can make cool paintings with a squeegee? Come to Creativity Lab to learn how and leave with a painting of some pretty cool monsters. 

All craft supplies will be 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. 

The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard

Novel Naptime Book Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Body:

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 kid...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Club
Body:

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. 

Spring Holiday

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Spring Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Spring Holiday.

Easter Sunday

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Easter Sunday.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Easter Sunday.

Illustration of a goose handing a flower to another goose

PJ Party Storytime - Silly Geese

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

This month's theme is Silly Geese!  Come read stories about silly, goofy and sometimes cranky geese.  We might even pretend to be a terrible goose! Put on your PJ’s ...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

This month's theme is Silly Geese!  Come read stories about silly, goofy and sometimes cranky geese.  We might even pretend to be a terrible goose! 

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. 

tan background with purple flowers and text reading Teen Poetry Café

Teen Poetry Café

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Literary, Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Families
Body:

All poets who enter the 2025 Teen Poetry Contest and their guests are invited to the Awards Ceremony and Poetry Café. Poets can read their poems, and prizes will be awarded to the ...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens, Families
Program Type: Literary, Presentation, Special Event
Body:

All poets who enter the 2025 Teen Poetry Contest and their guests are invited to the Awards Ceremony and Poetry Café. Poets can read their poems, and prizes will be awarded to the contest winners as well as those who choose to read.

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. 

Text reads: Free Comic Book Day; 1st Saturday in May; May 3, 2025

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Exhibit, Literary, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone
Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Body:

Celebrate your love of comics and graphic novels here at the Library! Come in costume, pick up a free comic or two, play some games, and take some fun pictures! Check out each of o...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Exhibit, Literary, Special Event
Body:

Celebrate your love of comics and graphic novels here at the Library! Come in costume, pick up a free comic or two, play some games, and take some fun pictures! Check out each of our departments for fun comic-themed games and crafts.

Sponsored by Friends of 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. 

A flower made out of coffee filters with a pipe cleaner for a stem.

Creativity Lab - Coffee Filter Flowers

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

April showers bring May flowers!  Come to creativity lab and make yourself a bouquet that will never wilt.All craft supplies will be provided. For kids kindergarten throu...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Body:

April showers bring May flowers!  Come to creativity lab and make yourself a bouquet that will never wilt.

All craft supplies will be 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. 

Mother's Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Mother's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Mother's Day.

Paws to Read

Paws to Read with QCCAN

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN. These furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Body:

Boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN. These furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build their skills.

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. 

Three children holding vegetables

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
Body:

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...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

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. 

A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

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
Body:

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 kid...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Club
Body:

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. 

Memorial Day Weekend

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

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Create with the Figge!

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families
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Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event

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. 

Istvan & His Imaginary Band

Istvan and His Imaginary Band

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performer
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Istvan’s cool, cleverly crafted kids’ music has become a favorite of kids and adults alike. His (Parents Choice Award-winning) songs encourage kids to sing along, show off their sm...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Music, Performer
Body:

Istvan’s cool, cleverly crafted kids’ music has become a favorite of kids and adults alike. His (Parents Choice Award-winning) songs encourage kids to sing along, show off their smarts, and of course dance and play.

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. 

Creativity Lab - Pixel Art

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Learn how to turn a bunch of squares into a work of art! And if you want you can submit what you make into the Summer Reading Pixel Art Contest.All craft supplies will be provided....

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Body:

Learn how to turn a bunch of squares into a work of art! And if you want you can submit what you make into the Summer Reading Pixel Art Contest.

All craft supplies will be 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. 

Father's Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Father's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Father's Day.

Two children riding a large book through the sky.

PJ Party Storytime - Library Adventures

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

This month's theme is Library Adventures.  Libraries are not just full of books, they are also full of adventure!  Let's read books and sing songs about all the cool thin...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

This month's theme is Library Adventures.  Libraries are not just full of books, they are also full of adventure!  Let's read books and sing songs about all the cool things we can do at the 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. 

The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer

Novel Naptime Book Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Body:

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 kid...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Club
Body:

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. 

Pride at the Library written over a rainbow

Pride at the Library

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Happy Pride! Join us in the Children's Program Room at 5:30 for a special Pride-themed storytime followed by activities in the department. 

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Holiday, Special Event, Storytime
Body:

Happy Pride! Join us in the Children's Program Room at 5:30 for a special Pride-themed storytime followed by activities in the department. 

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. 

Independence Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Independence Day.

Creativity Lab - TBD

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Activity TBDAll craft supplies will be provided. For kids kindergarten through fifth grade and their families.  Younger children are welcome but require an adult to be wi...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Body:

Activity TBD

All craft supplies will be 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. 

Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman

Novel Naptime Book Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Body:

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 kid...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Program Type: Book Club
Body:

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.