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PNG Cooking: Protein on Tuesday, April 30 at 5:00 pm

PNG Cooking: Protein

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class
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...

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Learn about nutrition and cook an entire meal with the University of Illinois Extension Office. Each week will focus on a different food group and registration for each session is ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Body:

Learn about nutrition and cook an entire meal with the University of Illinois Extension Office. Each week will focus on a different food group and registration for each session is required. Attendance at all five sessions is encouraged.

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. 

Blue background with text reading Teen Time Unwind Squishies and a pink and green cupcake

Teen Time - Unwind: Squishies

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 6-12 join us for our weekly Teen Time Program.  This week's theme is Unwind and we will paint cupcake-shaped squishies! No registration. All supplie...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 6-12 join us for our weekly Teen Time Program.  This week's theme is Unwind and we will paint cupcake-shaped squishies! No registration. 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. 

PNG Sphero Chariots of Fire, Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30 pm

PNG Sphero: Chariots of Fire

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
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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...

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Learn how to use block coding to program Sphero Bolt robots, then have them follow a race course.   This program is part of the Project Next Generation Grant and is open...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Class, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Body:

Learn how to use block coding to program Sphero Bolt robots, then have them follow a race course.

 

This program is part of the Project Next Generation Grant and is open to students in grades 5-12.

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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Teen Crocheted Succulents

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can learn how to make an amigurumi crocheted succulent from Mei Lin McDermott of Crochet Corner! Some crochet experience is preferred. Caregivers...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Body:

Teens and tweens in grades 6-12 can learn how to make an amigurumi crocheted succulent from Mei Lin McDermott of Crochet Corner! Some crochet experience is preferred.

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. 

Makey Makey Cardboard Creations on Monday, May 6 at 5:30

PNG Makey Makey Cardboard Creations

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver 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...

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Make a creation out of cardboard and use Makey Makey kits and Scratch coding to make them interactive.  This program is part of the Project Next Generation grant and is ope...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Body:

Make a creation out of cardboard and use Makey Makey kits and Scratch coding to make them interactive. 

This program is part of the Project Next Generation grant and is open to students in grades 5 through 12.

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. 

Graphic Reading Teen Time Anime Club

Teen Time - Anime Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Teen Time Anime Club meets the second Wednesday of the month after school in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Discuss manga and anime, enjoy snacks, and play a game or make a craft! ...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Teen Time Anime Club meets the second Wednesday of the month after school in the 2nd Floor Program Room.

Discuss manga and anime, enjoy snacks, and play a game or make a craft!

Open to those in Grades 6-12.

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. 

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Teen Time - Arts and Crafts: Pulled String Art

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 6-12 join us for our weekly Teen Time Program.  This week's theme is Arts and Crafts and we will make pulled string art using tempera sticks and yar...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 6-12 join us for our weekly Teen Time Program.  This week's theme is Arts and Crafts and we will make pulled string art using tempera sticks and yarn. 

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. 

Group of teens with TLC and Teen Library Council writing

Teen Library Council

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teens
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.

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Teen Helper Pizza Party

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lobby at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 6-12: Looking for service hours or an opportunity to help? Join us at 1:30 pm in the lobby to enjoy pizza and helping with the Friends of the Moline Publ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 6-12: Looking for service hours or an opportunity to help?

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 Pig Dissection May 20 or 23 at 6:30

PNG Fetal Pig Dissection

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class, 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...

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Learn about animal biology, behavior, and habitats through the dissection of a fetal pig. This event may use sharp scalpels, and participants younger than 12 will need an adult to ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Class, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Body:

Learn about animal biology, behavior, and habitats through the dissection of a fetal pig. This event may use sharp scalpels, and participants younger than 12 will need an adult to handle this for them.

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 /

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
PNG Pig Dissection May 20 or 23 at 6:30

PNG Fetal Pig Dissection

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class, 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 animal biology, behavior, and habitats through the dissection of a fetal pig. This event may use sharp scalpels, and participants younger than 12 will need an adult to ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Class, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Body:

Learn about animal biology, behavior, and habitats through the dissection of a fetal pig. This event may use sharp scalpels, and participants younger than 12 will need an adult to handle this for them.

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. 

Space background with white text reading Tween/Teen summer reading decorating party

Tween/Teen Summer Reading Decorating Party

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

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 c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Body:

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. 

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Moline Public Library

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Graphic with Teen Time Gaming and the dates and times

Teen Time - Gaming

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 6-12 join us for our weekly Teen Time Program.  This week we will be Gaming!  You can bring your own device and use our Xbox, PS4, or Wii conso...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 6-12 join us for our weekly Teen Time Program.  This week we will be Gaming!  You can bring your own device and use our Xbox, PS4, or Wii consoles. 

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. 

banner with text reading Epic Adventure Teen Photography Contest

Epic Adventure Teen Photography Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Take and edit a photograph that captures what Epic Adventure means to you! Open to photographers going into Grades 6-12 Use your imagination to photograph and edit (if you would...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Body:

Take and edit a photograph that captures what Epic Adventure means to you! Open to photographers going into Grades 6-12

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. 

Image of a medieval castle with filigree corners and a scroll at the top of the image. Text reads: Summer Art Contest Fantasy Castles, Entries Accepted June 1st - June 29th

Fantasy Castle Art Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Body:

Create a castle from right out of a storybook for this summer's art contest! Castles can be made of materials around the house, outside, or whatever you can think of! Need some hel...

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

Create a castle from right out of a storybook for this summer's art contest! Castles can be made of materials around the house, outside, or whatever you can think of! Need some help deciding what kind of castle to build?

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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What's The Stigma?

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Body:

The Gray Matters Collective presents "What's the Stigma?," an educational speaker series focused on breaking the barriers of societal stigmas. First Session: Interest meeting. Seri...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class
Body:

The Gray Matters Collective presents "What's the Stigma?," an educational speaker series focused on breaking the barriers of societal stigmas. First Session: Interest meeting. Series participants will receive a certificate.

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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Art of Drawing Series - Drawing Edges

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Learn how to see and draw like an artist. We will practice the art of seeing with contour drawings (line drawings) where you will get to put your brain to the test! This lesson als...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Body:

Learn how to see and draw like an artist. We will practice the art of seeing with contour drawings (line drawings) where you will get to put your brain to the test!

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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Art of Drawing Series - Drawing Spaces

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

We will explore how to arrange captivating art compositions using both negative and positive space. You will learn how to draw what is there by seeing what isn’t there!

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Body:

We will explore how to arrange captivating art compositions using both negative and positive space. You will learn how to draw what is there by seeing what isn’t there!

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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Art of Drawing Series - Drawing Relationships

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Drawing Relationships - Have you ever been frustrated when your drawing isn’t turning out how you want it to? It’s all about perspective! We will learn how artists tackle two ...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Body:

Drawing Relationships - Have you ever been frustrated when your drawing isn’t turning out how you want it to? It’s all about perspective!

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 /

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Presentation
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Text reading Teen Photography Contest Voting

Epic Adventure Teen Photography Contest Voting

All Day 7/1 - 7/13
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Everyone
Body:

Stop in and view the Teen Photography Contest entries and vote for your favorite! Voting begins July 1st and ends July 13th. Winners will be decided by popular vote and will ...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Body:

Stop in and view the Teen Photography Contest entries and vote for your favorite!

Voting begins July 1st and ends July 13th.

Winners will be decided by popular vote and will receive a prize.

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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What's The Stigma?

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Body:

Join The Gray Matters Collective for an informational speaker series focused on breaking the barriers of societal stigmas. For those ages 13 and up. Light refreshments will be serv...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class
Body:

Join The Gray Matters Collective for an informational speaker series focused on breaking the barriers of societal stigmas. For those ages 13 and up. Light refreshments will be served. 

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.