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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!

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

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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Students studying together with text reading half-day study session and a blue faded background

Half-Day Study Session

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Need a spot to study on the half-day? The main meeting rooms at the library will be open for teens who want a quiet place to work and relax. Drop in to connect, unwind, and enjoy snacks while you study.

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Need a spot to study on the half-day? The main meeting rooms at the library will be open for teens who want a quiet place to work and relax. Drop in to connect, unwind, and enjoy snacks while you study.

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 Public Library Outreach Van

Meet Our New Library Outreach Van!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gardens at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Van
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate National Library Outreach Day with us during National Library Week!  

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gardens
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event, Van
Body:

Celebrate National Library Outreach Day with us during National Library Week!  

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. 

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

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

Open
Registration Required
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

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. 

Teen Poetry Café Awards Ceremony

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Literary, Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Families

All poets who enter the 2026 Teen Poetry Contest and their guests are invited to the Teen Poetry Café Awards Ceremony. Poets can read their poems, and prizes will be awarded to the contest winners as well as those who choose to read.

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens, Families
Program Type: Literary, Presentation, Special Event
Body:

All poets who enter the 2026 Teen Poetry Contest and their guests are invited to the Teen Poetry Café Awards Ceremony. Poets can read their poems, and prizes will be awarded to the contest winners as well as those who choose 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. 

Toy Story Night with white clouds on blue background

Toy Story Night

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Calling all cowgirls, cowboys, & space rangers for Toy Story themed games, crafts, and activities!

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

Calling all cowgirls, cowboys, & space rangers for Toy Story themed games, crafts, and activities!

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. 

Logos for The Arc Quad Cities Area and QC Disabilities Awareness Coalition

MLK Food Drive

All Day 5/6 - 5/20
Lobby at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

The Arc of the Quad Cities will be collecting food along with our friends from the QC Disabilities Awareness Coalition and distributing food to pantries across the QCA.

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

The Arc of the Quad Cities will be collecting food along with our friends from the QC Disabilities Awareness Coalition and distributing food to pantries across the QCA.

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. 

Teens studying and girl reading with dog against blue background with text reading half-day study session with qccan therapy dogs

Half-Day Study Session with QCCAN Therapy Dogs

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Need a spot to study on the half-day? The main meeting rooms at the library will be open for high school students who want a quiet place to work and relax. Drop in to connect, unwind, and enjoy snacks while you study.

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Need a spot to study on the half-day? The main meeting rooms at the library will be open for high school students who want a quiet place to work and relax. Drop in to connect, unwind, and enjoy snacks while you study.

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 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

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.

Open
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:

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.

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. 

Adult Poetry Reading & Zine Release Party

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

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

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

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

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

A zine featuring the winners of the 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.

Make Believe City with children playing pretend

Make Believe City

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Birth to Preschool

Come play pretend in our Make Believe City! Pretend to be a firefighter or farmer, go to the laundromat, visit the grocery store, and so much more! For children 0 to 6, siblings welcome. 

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth to Preschool
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Come play pretend in our Make Believe City! Pretend to be a firefighter or farmer, go to the laundromat, visit the grocery store, and so much more! For children 0 to 6, siblings 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. 

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.

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. 

Father's Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Father's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Father's Day.

Independence Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Independence Day.

Labor Day Weekend

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Moline Public Library

Closed for Labor Day weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Labor Day weekend.

Veterans Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Veterans Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Veterans Day.

Closing Early

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Moline Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library

Thanksgiving and Day After

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Moline Public Library

Closed for Thanksgiving and day after.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Thanksgiving and day after.

Closing Early

Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Moline Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Moline Public Library

Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Moline Public Library

Closed for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Closed for Christmas Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Christmas Day holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day holiday.

Closed for Christmas Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Christmas Day holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day holiday.