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Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest

All Day 2/1 - 2/21
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Contest

Age Group:

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

Are You Yeti to Create?! Teens and Tweens in grades 6-12 and Adults are invited to show off their art skills and imagination by creating a cryptid for this year's Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest!

The Addams Family Musical

Moline High School Presents The Addams Family

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music
Body:

Don't miss this preview of Moline High School's musical production of The Addams Family !

The kooky cast of characters and supreme talent of the high schoolers will have you itching to see the full production in March. 

boba and books teen book club with an image of the book The Ogress and the Orphans with cups of cream colored tea and brown boba

Boba and Books Teen Book Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

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

Enjoy Boba tea and other refreshments while we discuss The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill, a heartwarming tale of community and caring. 

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line drawing of a unicorn and the jersey devil

Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest

All Day 2/1 - 2/21
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Contest
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Are You Yeti to Create?! Teens and Tweens in grades 6-12 and Adults are invited to show off their art skills and imagination by creating a cryptid for this year's Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest!

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

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

Are You Yeti to Create?! Teens and Tweens in grades 6-12 and Adults are invited to show off their art skills and imagination by creating a cryptid for this year's Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations 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. 

grainy photo of yeti carrying a tote full of books

Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up for the Adult Winter Reading Program today and join the hunt for the elusive new favorite book!

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading Program
Registration Required
Body:

Sign up for the Adult Winter Reading Program today and join the hunt for the elusive new favorite book!

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. 

Are you Yeti to Read Teen Winter Reading Bingo February 1-28 grades 6-12 on white circle on background with green and brown trees and white and brown bigfoot creatures

Are You Yeti To Read? Teen Winter Reading Bingo

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program
Age Group:
Teens

Teens and tweens in Grades 6-12 can win prizes for reading and completing other activities as part of Teen Winter Reading Bingo this February.

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Reading Program
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 6-12 can win prizes for reading and completing other activities as part of Teen Winter Reading Bingo this February.

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. 

Happy Yeti walking through snow

Are You Yeti To Read? Winter Reading Program

02/01/2026 @ 12:00am to 02/28/2026 @ 5:00pm
1st Floor Children's Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Be on the look out for your next great read during Winter Reading! We are sure you'll spot some great titles along with some of our cryptid friends like Yeti, Bigfoot, and Mothman.

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 1st Floor Children's Desk
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Reading Program
Body:

Be on the look out for your next great read during Winter Reading! We are sure you'll spot some great titles along with some of our cryptid friends like Yeti, Bigfoot, and Mothman.

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. 

Track the Yeti Escape room Grades 6-12 logo with orange, blue, and green books and two white creatures with horns and a stop watch and map

Track the Yeti Escape Room

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

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

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

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. 

Track the Yeti Escape room Grades 6-12 logo with orange, blue, and green books and two white creatures with horns and a stop watch and map

Track the Yeti Escape Room

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

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

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

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. 

Presidents Day

All Day
Moline Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library

Presidents Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Presidents Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Presidents Day.

How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

Tuesday, February 17, 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. 

soundscape

Soundscape Session

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults

A soundscape session is a relaxing experience using gentle, calming sounds – including crystal singing bowls and other soothing percussion instruments – to help the body unwind, calm the nervous system, and release stress.

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

A soundscape session is a relaxing experience using gentle, calming sounds – including crystal singing bowls and other soothing percussion instruments – to help the body unwind, calm the nervous system, and release stress.

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. 

Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura

Novel Naptime Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 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!

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. 

cream background with dice, nintendo switch icon, and craft items with text reading Plug

Plug & Play

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Teens and tweens in Grades 6 -12 - Join us each Wednesday for a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax!

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

Teens and tweens in Grades 6 -12 - Join us each Wednesday for a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax!

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 princess from "Sleepy Princess" anime holding up a magical, glittery pillow. Text reads: Kids Anime Club; Wednesday, February 18th, 5:00pm; Children's Program Room

Kids Anime Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Literary
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!

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

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. 

The Blighted Stars by Megan O'Keefe

Science Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 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. 

Music and Movement next to musical notes

Music & Movement

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Put on your dancing shoes for Music & Movement, a music-based program for kids ages 1 - 5! 

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

Put on your dancing shoes for Music & Movement, a music-based program for kids ages 1 - 5! 

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, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teens

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.

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

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.

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. 

Da Vinci Kids with a palette shaped like a heart with a scrapbook yellow crown and blue star surrounding it

Da Vinci Kids

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Make a crown as we explore Jean-Michel Basquiat and his work!

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

Make a crown as we explore Jean-Michel Basquiat and his 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. 

small collection of etchings of cryptids thought to exist in medieval times

MPL Makers Club - Craft A Cryptid!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Kit
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for a special Winter Reading Program themed Makers Club where you can CRAFT A CRYPTID. Will you create your own Loch Ness Monster? Bigfoot? Yeti?

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

Join us for a special Winter Reading Program themed Makers Club where you can CRAFT A CRYPTID. Will you create your own Loch Ness Monster? Bigfoot? Yeti?

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. 

Little Movers Storytime with a sun, rainbow, and bird

Little Movers Storytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

For kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes!

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

For kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes!

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. 

Little Movers Storytime with a sun, rainbow, and bird

Little Movers Storytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

For kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes!

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

For kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes!

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 scroll that says "young adventurer's club". Below is a skull, a map and a 20 sided dice.

Young Adventurer's Club

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

Do you dream of fantastical adventures full of dragons and heroes? Then join us at the library to play Dungeons and Dragons!

No experience required.

Young Adventurer's Club is for students in 3rd - 5th Grade.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Body:

Do you dream of fantastical adventures full of dragons and heroes? Then join us at the library to play Dungeons and Dragons!

No experience required.

Young Adventurer's Club is for students in 3rd - 5th Grade.

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. 

line drawing of a unicorn and the jersey devil

Cryptid Creations Art Contest Showcase and Voting

All Day 2/24 - 3/7
Lobby at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop in and view the Cryptid Creations Art Contest entries and vote for your favorites! Teen and Adult submissions will be on display in the lobby. You may also vote online for the Teen or Adult pieces (link to come).

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

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

Stop in and view the Cryptid Creations Art Contest entries and vote for your favorites! Teen and Adult submissions will be on display in the lobby. You may also vote online for the Teen or Adult pieces (link to come).

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. 

cream background with dice, nintendo switch icon, and craft items with text reading Plug

Plug & Play

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Teens and tweens in Grades 6 -12 - Join us each Wednesday for a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax!

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

Teens and tweens in Grades 6 -12 - Join us each Wednesday for a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax!

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. 

poster of between the world and me hbo documentary film

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club - Between The World and Me HBO Documentary

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us to watch the HBO Original Special Documentary based on last month’s book, Between the World and Me!

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

Join us to watch the HBO Original Special Documentary based on last month’s book, Between the World and Me!

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.