Name: Teen Poetry Contest
Start: 2025-04-01
End: 2025-04-14
Location: Moline Public Library

Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/14

Online at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Literary

Age Group:

Teens

Body:

Quad City area students in grades 6-12 can submit one original poem for the 2025 Moline Library Teen Poetry Contest. Entries will be judged on creativity, spelling and punctuation,...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Literary

Body:

Quad City area students in grades 6-12 can submit one original poem for the 2025 Moline Library Teen Poetry 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.

PNG Rat Dissection

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

PNG Footer:

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 Li...

Body:

Learn about animals through the dissection of a rat. This program repeats on Tuesday, April 15. Register for only one session, please. This program is part of the Project Next Gene...

Waitlist

Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Gold/Silver Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Body:

Learn about animals through the dissection of a rat. This program repeats on Tuesday, April 15. Register for only one session, please.

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.

Teen Time

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Teen Corner at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gaming

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Body:

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, starti...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Teen Corner

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming

Body:

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.

Image of a person cosplaying three different characters: Officer Jenny from Pokemon, a Tiefling from Dungeons and Dragons, and Nott the Brave as Burt Reynolds. Text reads: Teen Time Plus Sewing; Cosplay Workshop; Wed, April 9th from 3:30 - 5:00

Teen Time Plus: Sewing

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

PNG Footer:

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 Li...

Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 5 though 12 are invited to Teen Time Plus: Sewing. This month, we are hosting a Cosplay Workshop! Have a costume you've been wanting to work on, but not ...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 5 though 12 are invited to Teen Time Plus: Sewing. This month, we are hosting a Cosplay Workshop! Have a costume you've been wanting to work on, but not sure how to start?

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.

Hands-only CPR with the American Heart Association

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Class, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Body:

Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States with more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurring each year. Immediate CPR can double or even triple ...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Bronze Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Class, Presentation

Body:

Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States with more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurring each year. Immediate CPR can double or even triple the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest.

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.

PNG Photography

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Class, STEAM

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Body:

Learn how to take the best possible photos using a digital SLR camera, then have fun editing them using software. This program is part of the Project Next Generation Grant and...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Class, STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Body:

Learn how to take the best possible photos using a digital SLR camera, then have fun editing them using software. This program is part of the Project Next Generation Grant and is open to students in grades 5 through 12.

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.

PNG Rat Dissection

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

PNG Footer:

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 Li...

Body:

Learn about animals through the dissection of a rat. This is a repeat of the program on Monday, April 7. Register for only one session, please. This program is part of the Project ...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Gold/Silver Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 7

Body:

Learn about animals through the dissection of a rat. This is a repeat of the program on Monday, April 7. Register for only one session, please.

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.

Teen Time

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Teen Corner at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gaming

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Body:

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, starti...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Teen Corner

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming

Body:

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.

blue text reading teen time plus and pink text reading gaming with library and PNG logos

Teen Time Plus: Gaming

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

PNG Footer:

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 Li...

Body:

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 roo...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Gaming

Body:

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.

Teen Library Council

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Meeting

Age Group:

Teens

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Body:

Students in grades 6-12 are needed to give advice and feedback about Library programs, materials, and services. Meetings will be on the third Thursday of the month at 3:30. Great w...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Meeting

Body:

Students in grades 6-12 are needed to give advice and feedback about Library programs, materials, and services. Meetings will be on the third Thursday of the month at 3:30.

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.

MPL Makers Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Body:

Meet up with fellow makers for an open craft night in our new MPL Makers Club :The 2nd Floor Programming Room will be open to come together & work on any of your crafty endeavo...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Body:

Meet up with fellow makers for an open craft night in our new MPL Makers Club :

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.

Teen Time

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Teen Corner at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gaming

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Body:

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, starti...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Teen Corner

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming

Body:

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.

gold linked bracelet with cat and planet blue and black charms

Teen Time Plus: Arts and Crafts

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

PNG Footer:

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 Li...

Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 5 though 12 are invited to Teen Time Plus: Arts and Crafts. Today we will make charm bracelets using charms and tools to attach them to a bracelet.While ...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 5 though 12 are invited to Teen Time Plus: Arts and Crafts. Today we will make charm bracelets using charms and tools to attach them to a bracelet.

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

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Body:

Join us as we discuss topics relating to politics, race, and healthcare with our special panel of experts, to include :Augustana Professor of Political Science, Paul BaumgardnerPol...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Silver/Bronze Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club

Required

Seats Remaining: 79

Body:

Join us as we discuss topics relating to politics, race, and healthcare with our special panel of experts, to include :

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.

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.

Teen Time

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Teen Corner at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gaming

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Body:

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, starti...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Teen Corner

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming

Body:

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.

Teen Time Plus: Mini Robot Bug - April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm

Teen Time Plus: STEM Craft

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

PNG Footer:

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 Li...

Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 5 though 12 can build their own robotic bug, complete with vibrating movement and LED eyes.This Teen Time Plus program is part of the the Project Next Ge...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 11

Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 5 though 12 can build their own robotic bug, complete with vibrating movement and LED eyes.

This Teen Time Plus program is part of the the Project Next Generation program series.

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.

Charm Bracelet Making

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Body:

Please join Moline Public Library for a fun and crafty night of making your own charm bracelets!

Waitlist

Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Gold/Silver Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Body:

Please join Moline Public Library for a fun and crafty night of making your own charm bracelets!

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.

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.

Teen Time

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 3:30pm

Teen Corner at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Gaming

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Body:

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, starti...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Teen Corner

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming

Body:

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.

Sphero Sports on Wednesday, May 7 at 3:30 pm

Teen Time Plus: Coding

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm

2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

STEAM

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

PNG Footer:

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 Li...

Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 5 though 12 can code a Sphero bot to compete in mini golf and soccer.No experience necessary. Registration required.

Required

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: STEAM

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 5 though 12 can code a Sphero bot to compete in mini golf and soccer.

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.

Mother's Day

All Day

Moline Public Library

Closed for Mother's Day.

Closing

Branches:

Moline Public Library

Description:

Closed for Mother's Day.

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