Event List

Featured Events

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!

Image of a futuristic anime character with box braids, purple clothes and green technology attached to their wheelchair. Text reads: "Middle School Anime Club 中学生アニメ部; April 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm; Every 3rd Monday, for 6th - 8th Graders; Moline Library Childrens Program Room"

Middle School Anime Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Reading Program

Age Group:

Kids, Middle School
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Middle School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Reading Program
Body:

Are you looking for a cool place to hang out with your fellow 6th-8th graders? Do you love anime and manga? Then stop by the Children's Program Room for our Anime Club just for middle schoolers!

picture of author, Dave Markward

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club - Author Visit from Dave Markward

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Special Event

Age Group:

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

Author and former Moline teacher and coach, Dave Markward, will be joining us for a special community forum to discuss his book From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond : My Journey to Und

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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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QC Chordbusters

An Afternoon with the QC Chordbusters

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Everyone

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the four part harmonies of the QC Chordbusters.This group loves to sing and share their passion for music, and we love to listen!

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

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

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the four part harmonies of the QC Chordbusters.This group loves to sing and share their passion for music, and we love to listen!

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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Plug & Play

Wednesday, May 13, 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. 

First Chapter Book Club with the cover of A Series of Unfortunate Events: the Bad Beginning on top of an open book

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids

Welcome to First Chapter Book Club, the only book club where you finish the book AFTER the meeting!  

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

Welcome to First Chapter Book Club, the only book club where you finish the book AFTER the meeting!  

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. 

Music and Movement next to musical notes

Music & Movement

Thursday, May 14, 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! 

Music & Movement will be taking a break during the summer. Be sure to join us when we resume in September!

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! 

Music & Movement will be taking a break during the summer. Be sure to join us when we resume in September!

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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Library Board Meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

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.

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.

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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Creativity Lab - Junk Journals

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Junk Journals are returning this May.  Decorate your very own recycled journal using stickers, ribbon, markers and so much more.

All craft supplies will be provided. 

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

Junk Journals are returning this May.  Decorate your very own recycled journal using stickers, ribbon, markers and so much more.

All craft supplies will be 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. 

Image of Futuristic Tween with wrap-around lenses, blue braided hair, futuristic gloves and tennis shoes squatting in a cool pose with a cane on a futuristic background. Text reads: Middle School Anime Club; 中学生アニメ部; May 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm; Every 3rd Monday, for 6th - 8th Graders; Moline Library Children's Program Room

Middle School Anime Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Are you looking for a cool place to hang out with your fellow 6th-8th graders? Do you love anime and manga? Then stop by the Children's Program Room for our Anime Club just for middle schoolers!

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

Are you looking for a cool place to hang out with your fellow 6th-8th graders? Do you love anime and manga? Then stop by the Children's Program Room for our Anime Club just for middle schoolers!

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:
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. 

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Plug & Play

Wednesday, May 20, 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 Pikachu and Mimikyu facing upwards towards the text on a background of Pokeballs. Text reads: Pokemon Club; For Trainers in 3rd - 5th Grade, Every 1st Saturday & 3rd Wednesday, Meetings in the Childrens Programming Room

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Kids

Introducing Pokémon Club! A club just for fans of Pokémon to hang out with other fans, play the card game or video games, trade cards, make a craft, or watch an episode of Pokémon! 

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

Introducing Pokémon Club! A club just for fans of Pokémon to hang out with other fans, play the card game or video games, trade cards, make a craft, or watch an episode of Pokémon! 

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. 

Group of teens with TLC and Teen Library Council writing

Teen Library Council

Thursday, May 21, 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.

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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. 

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Da Vinci Kids

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids

Create a flower crown as we explore Frida Kahlo and her art!

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

Create a flower crown as we explore Frida Kahlo and her art!

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.

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Plug & Play

Wednesday, May 27, 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. 

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. 

words Stretchy Storytime with a girl stretching on top of words

Stretchy Storytime

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Come explore the magic of storytime through movement and music with this month’s theme: vehicles!

Ages 3 - 6 with an adult in the Children's Program Room.

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

Come explore the magic of storytime through movement and music with this month’s theme: vehicles!

Ages 3 - 6 with an adult in the Children's 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. 

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. 

Sew Fun!

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

 

Program will be in person in the Children's Programming room at 5:00pm. All materials for this program will be provided.

This is an in-person ONLY event. Required registration opens January 5th and is limited.

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

 

Program will be in person in the Children's Programming room at 5:00pm. All materials for this program will be provided.

This is an in-person ONLY event. Required registration opens January 5th and is limited.

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.