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knight holding a sword aloft in a shaft of glowing light. official poster of national poetry month from poets.org.

National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Contest, Literary

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Contest, Literary
Body:

April is National Poetry Month,

Each year it happens only once,

Please join us to celebrate by submitting your poem

Then come read it May 6, don't just stay home!

I promise it will be so much funth!

book

DIY Bedazzle Event

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

Please join us to bedazzle to your hearts content (or however much you can complete in an hour and a half). 

Image of a felt sunflower with a button center on a mat board, clipped to a green rectangle with fake stitches surrounded by pink flower petals. Text reads: Sew Fun! Felt Flower Pins

Sew Fun! - Felt Flower Pins

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Class, Special Event

Age Group:

Kids
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Special Event
Registration Required
Body:

April showers bring May flower pins! This month's program is a beautiful blossom that students can use to decorate backpacks, fabric binders, or wear as an accessory on jackets, shirts, or even shoes.

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knight holding a sword aloft in a shaft of glowing light. official poster of national poetry month from poets.org.

National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Contest, Literary
Age Group:
Adults

April is National Poetry Month,

Each year it happens only once,

Please join us to celebrate by submitting your poem

Then come read it May 6, don't just stay home!

I promise it will be so much funth!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Contest, Literary
Body:

April is National Poetry Month,

Each year it happens only once,

Please join us to celebrate by submitting your poem

Then come read it May 6, don't just stay home!

I promise it will be so much funth!

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: Improving Online Health Literacy

Online Health Literacy

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Learn about Online Health, including Navigating Online Health Resources, Personal Health Records, and Empowering Decision-Making. This training is provided by Western Illinois University and is free. Registration is required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Bronze Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Registration Required
Body:

Learn about Online Health, including Navigating Online Health Resources, Personal Health Records, and Empowering Decision-Making. This training is provided by Western Illinois University and is free. Registration is required.

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. 

Death at the White Hart by Chris Chibnall

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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!

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

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. 

book

DIY Bedazzle Event

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Please join us to bedazzle to your hearts content (or however much you can complete in an hour and a half). 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

Please join us to bedazzle to your hearts content (or however much you can complete in an hour and a half). 

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. 

sofa logo

Retirement University Part 3: Legacy Made Simple

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Legacy Made Simple

What you’ll learn:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Bronze Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Body:

Legacy Made Simple

What you’ll learn:

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 Poppy Fields by Nikki Erlick

Pageturners

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

A contemporary fiction and nonfiction book discussion group that meets the first Tuesday of each month.  Books are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up at the Information Desk.  Or find any copy an

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

A contemporary fiction and nonfiction book discussion group that meets the first Tuesday of each month.  Books are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up at the Information Desk.  Or find any copy 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. 

Image of a transparent purple and blue flower with light shining through it with text reading Kinetic Flowers Art Workshop and various logos

Kinetic Flowers Art Workshop

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Families

Quad City Arts, in partnership with the City of Moline and MetroLINK, is thrilled to welcome Australian art collective Skunk Control to the Quad Cities i

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, Teens, Adults, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, STEAM
Registration Required
Body:

Quad City Arts, in partnership with the City of Moline and MetroLINK, is thrilled to welcome Australian art collective Skunk Control to the Quad Cities i

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. 

Prairie State Legal Services

Prairie State Legal Services

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Prairie State Legal Services is a non-profit civil law firm in Moline, Illinois offering FREE civil legal assistance to qualifying low-income individuals, adults 60+, and veterans.

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Body:

Prairie State Legal Services is a non-profit civil law firm in Moline, Illinois offering FREE civil legal assistance to qualifying low-income individuals, adults 60+, and veterans.

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. 

woman reading at a microphone

Poetry Reading & Zine Release

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gardens at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Literary, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone

Adult poetry contest winners, along with poets who sign up to present their work, will read in the cool night breeze of the library gardens. 

A zine featuring the winners of April's poetry contest will be released at the reading!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gardens
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Literary, Special Event
Registration Required
Body:

Adult poetry contest winners, along with poets who sign up to present their work, will read in the cool night breeze of the library gardens. 

A zine featuring the winners of April's poetry contest will be released at the reading!

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.

The words Write Now with a drawing of a pen

Write Now! Writer's Group

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Literary, Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback. Please bring a short section of your writing to read. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary, Meeting
Registration Required
Body:

Adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback. Please bring a short section of your writing 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. 

Image of a laptop and computer mouse

Digital Literacy

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Gold Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

In this class you will learn how to access the internet, use a mouse like a pro, search the internet safely, create and use email effectively, and how to navigate the file system. Brough to you by the American Job Center.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Body:

In this class you will learn how to access the internet, use a mouse like a pro, search the internet safely, create and use email effectively, and how to navigate the file system. Brough to you by the American Job Center.

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. 

Capybara

Capybara String Art

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please join Moline Public Library and Mindy Mathews for some capybara string art fun!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

Please join Moline Public Library and Mindy Mathews for some capybara string art fun!

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. 

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 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!

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

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. 

The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner

Novel Naptime Book Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Birth to Preschool, 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!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Birth to Preschool, 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. 

Rosewater by Tade Thompson

Science Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 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 at 6:00pm. 

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

The Science Fiction Book Club will be meeting the third Wednesday of the 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. 

Moline Regional Community Foundation: Your Giving In Action

Support the Moline Public Library Endowment and Save On Your Illinois Taxes

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Gold Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join Paul Plagenz (Moline Regional Community Foundation) and Callahan Herrig (Moline Public Library) to learn more about supporting the Moline Public Library Endowment. 

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Body:

Join Paul Plagenz (Moline Regional Community Foundation) and Callahan Herrig (Moline Public Library) to learn more about supporting the Moline Public Library Endowment. 

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. 

Moline Regional Community Foundation: Your Giving In Action

Support the Moline Public Library Endowment and Save On Your Illinois Taxes

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Gold Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join Paul Plagenz (Moline Regional Community Foundation) and Callahan Herrig (Moline Public Library) to learn more about supporting the Moline Public Library Endowment. 

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Body:

Join Paul Plagenz (Moline Regional Community Foundation) and Callahan Herrig (Moline Public Library) to learn more about supporting the Moline Public Library Endowment. 

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. 

"stained glass" candle holders made with mod podge and tissue paper

MPL Makers Club - “Stained Glass” Jars

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the club to get creative with tissue paper and mod podge to make your own beautiful candle holder!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kit
Registration Required
Body:

Join the club to get creative with tissue paper and mod podge to make your own beautiful candle holder!

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 5/24 - 5/25
Moline Public Library

Closed for Memorial Day weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day weekend.

jonathan kozol's fire in the ashes book cover

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us as we come together to discuss, Fire in the Ashes by, Jonathan Kozol.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Body:

Join us as we come together to discuss, Fire in the Ashes by, Jonathan Kozol.

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 Paris Express by Emma Donoghue

Pageturners

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

A contemporary fiction and nonfiction book discussion group that meets the first Tuesday of each month.  Books are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up at the Information Desk.  Or find any copy an

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

A contemporary fiction and nonfiction book discussion group that meets the first Tuesday of each month.  Books are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up at the Information Desk.  Or find any copy 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. 

Flowers

Floral Arrangement Class

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

Please join the Moline Public Library and Two Chicks and Flower Cart for a fun night filled with flowers and laughs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Body:

Please join the Moline Public Library and Two Chicks and Flower Cart for a fun night filled with flowers and laughs.

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. 

All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 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!

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

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.