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Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/16 - 4/13
Online at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Literary

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Literary
Body:

Quad City area students in grades 6-12 can submit one original poem for the 2026 Moline Library Teen Poetry Contest.

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

Image of a dogfish shark with dissection labels

PNG Shark Dissection

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Class, STEAM

Age Group:

Kids, Teens
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Class, STEAM
Registration Required
Body:

Learn about animals through the dissection of a dogfish shark. This program repeats on Thursday, April 30. Register for only one session, please.

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Mother's Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Mother's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Mother's Day.

Little Movers Storytime with a sun, rainbow, and bird

Little Movers Storytime

Monday, May 11, 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, May 11, 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. 

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.

Upcoming
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. 

QC Chordbusters in Concert

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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

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!

Upcoming
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! 

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. 

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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. 

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, Reading Program
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, 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!

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. 

mpl makers club

MPL Makers Club

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

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.