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Adult Summer Reading Program

All Day 6/1 - 7/27
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY! Join us for a summer of adventure through reading, programs, and prizes! All you have to do is sign up today, pick up a paper log at the lib

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Body:
ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY! Join us for a summer of adventure through reading, programs, and prizes! All you have to do is sign up today, pick up a paper log at the library or print one through the link on this page, and track your progra...

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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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Build Your Own Fairy House

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Bring the magic of nature to your garden by making your own fairy house. Build a new home for your fairy friends made with items found right outside! Materials will be provided by

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Body:
Bring the magic of nature to your garden by making your own fairy house. Build a new home for your fairy friends made with items found right outside! Materials will be provided by the library, however if you would like to make your fairy house especi...

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. No registration require...

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pageturners

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 b

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 and j...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Laura Ernst - Kinetic Artist

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

This one-woman variety show will have everyone on the edge of their seats!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performer
Body:
This one-woman variety show will have everyone on the edge of their seats! ...

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Brent Allan presents: Alabama Max and the Last Book Dragon

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

A fun program of magic, puppets and comedy that kids are sure to love!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performer
Body:
A fun program of magic, puppets and comedy that kids are sure to love! ...

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
Registration 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! This lesson also includes an overview of different drawing tools used by artists. ...

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sensitive Storytime

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Join us for a storytime especially for children and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. Sensitive Storytime is ideal for young children with s

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Body:
Join us for a storytime especially for children and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. Sensitive Storytime is ideal for young children with sensory processing sensitivity or on the autism spectrum, although ever...

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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Body:

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 12:00 p.m.   Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following app

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Bronze Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting
Body:
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 12:00 p.m.   Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes ...

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Creativity Lab- Dream Castles

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Create your dream castle!  Craft supplies provided.  No registration required. Take completed castle home to enjoy or enter it in our art contest!  For kids and fami

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Body:
Create your dream castle!  Craft supplies provided.  No registration required. Take completed castle home to enjoy or enter it in our art contest!  For kids and families through fifth 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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Stories in the Park - Browning Park

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to 5 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return to th

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Body:
Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to 5 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return to the library, you can leave them with us and we will return them for you!...

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

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! ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
Registration 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Novel Naptime Book Club

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Body:

Do you have young kids and can't seem to find the time to get away for a fulfilling book group? Come join us for Novel Naptime, a popular materials book group for parents - where k

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 group? Come join us for Novel Naptime, a popular materials book group for parents - where kids preschool age and under are welcome! Toys and activities will be a...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Colbrese Farms Petting Zoo

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Parking Lot at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

All ages Come meet the numerous animals from Colbrese Farms! Pet animals ranging from baby goats to larger animals like a cow or horse.

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Special Event
Body:
All ages Come meet the numerous animals from Colbrese Farms! Pet animals ranging from baby goats to larger animals like a cow or horse. ...

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mason Jar String Art

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Please join Moline Public Library and Mindy Mathews from High Strung by 3M for another beautiful string art project!  

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Body:
Please join Moline Public Library and Mindy Mathews from High Strung by 3M for another beautiful string art project!   ...

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Rules of the Road Class

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Nancy Johnson, associated with AARP and the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State will present a free, 90-minute Illinois Rules of the Road class for seniors. Space is limited

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Body:
Nancy Johnson, associated with AARP and the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State will present a free, 90-minute Illinois Rules of the Road class for seniors. Space is limited and registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Stories in the Park - Ben Butterworth Parkway East Shelter

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to 5 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Body:
Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to 5 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return to the library, you can leave them with us and we will return them for...

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Magician David Casas

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

This fast-paced interactive magic show features mind-blowing magic, hilarious family friendly comedy, and plenty of audience participation.

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performer
Body:
This fast-paced interactive magic show features mind-blowing magic, hilarious family friendly comedy, and plenty of audience participation. ...

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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
Registration 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! We will learn how artists tackle two of the most important aspects of drawing, perspective and proportion, ...

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Bright Star Touring Theater presents: Storybook Tales - Pinocchio & Robin Hood

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Whether it’s dashing through the streets of Gepetto’s Italian village or hiking through the Sherwood Forest in Nottingham, England, comic duo Lenny and Mabel, “The Greatest Ac

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performer
Body:
Whether it’s dashing through the streets of Gepetto’s Italian village or hiking through the Sherwood Forest in Nottingham, England, comic duo Lenny and Mabel, “The Greatest Actors In The World” are sure to delight in this fun collection of stori...

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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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. Photographs must be picked up by end of the day on...

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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Stories in the Park - Stephens Park

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to 5 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Body:
Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to 5 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return to the library, you can leave them with us and we will return them for...

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.