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Picture with totes, one plain and one tie-dyed and Garden

Teen Library Council's Gardens Tote Bag Sale

All Day 5/1 - 5/27
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone
Body:

Purchase a tote designed and made by our Teen Library Council to support the Gardens. Plain and tie-dyed totes are now available! You can purchase a tote at the 2nd Floor I...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Body:

Purchase a tote designed and made by our Teen Library Council to support the Gardens. Plain and tie-dyed totes are now available!

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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Tween/Teen Summer Reading Decorating Party

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Help get the Teen Corner ready for the Summer Reading Program. This after-hours event will take place in the Children's Program Room, and no one will be admitted once the Library c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Body:

Help get the Teen Corner ready for the Summer Reading Program. This after-hours event will take place in the Children's Program Room, and no one will be admitted once the Library closes at 5:00. Enjoy pizza and drinks while you 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. 

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Moline Public Library

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

banner with text reading Epic Adventure Teen Photography Contest

Epic Adventure Teen Photography Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Take and edit a photograph that captures what Epic Adventure means to you! Open to photographers going into Grades 6-12 Use your imagination to photograph and edit (if you would...

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

Take and edit a photograph that captures what Epic Adventure means to you! Open to photographers going into Grades 6-12

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 medieval castle with filigree corners and a scroll at the top of the image. Text reads: Summer Art Contest Fantasy Castles, Entries Accepted June 1st - June 29th

Fantasy Castle Art Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Body:

Create a castle from right out of a storybook for this summer's art contest! Castles can be made of materials around the house, outside, or whatever you can think of! Need some hel...

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

Create a castle from right out of a storybook for this summer's art contest! Castles can be made of materials around the house, outside, or whatever you can think of! Need some help deciding what kind of castle to build?

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. 

share your adventure / adult summer reading photo contest & display / july 2024

Share Your Adventure Adult Photography Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Celebrate summer, exploration, adventure, and our summer reading program by submitting your best piece of adventure photography! Simply bring the photo you wish to submit to the...

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

Celebrate summer, exploration, adventure, and our summer reading program by submitting your best piece of adventure photography!

Simply bring the photo you wish to submit to the second floor information desk or submit digitally.

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. 

summer reading program logo 2024 / adventure begins at your library

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 passport at th...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Body:

ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY!

Join us for a summer of adventure through reading, programs, and prizes!

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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Teen Summer Reading Program

All Day 6/1 - 7/27
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Teens and tweens going into grades 6-12, adventure begins here at the library this summer with reading, programs, activities, and prizes! Register here beginning June 1 and then...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Body:

Teens and tweens going into grades 6-12, adventure begins here at the library this summer with reading, programs, activities, and prizes!

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. 

Adventure Begins at Your Library

Children's Summer Reading Program

All Day 6/1 - 7/28
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Join us on a quest for adventure through reading, programs, activities and prizes!   Readers are on a quest to be a Reading Knight this summer!  To join the adven...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Join us on a quest for adventure through reading, programs, activities and prizes!  

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 fairy house with three fairies - blue, pink and orange in color - surrounded by flowers. Text reads: Build Your Own Fairy House; June 3rd @ 6:00PM, Children's Program Room, Registration is Required

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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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!

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. 

Rainbow colored text reading Pride with yellow background and teen party in purple

Teen Pride Party

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Those going into Grades 6-12, join us between 1 pm and 2:30 pm to celebrate Pride Month together with crafts, activities and fun! 

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

Those going into Grades 6-12, join us between 1 pm and 2:30 pm to celebrate Pride Month together with crafts, activities and 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. 

hands with henna designs and text with the name of the program

Teen Henna

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Join us to learn about the history, cultural significance and application techniques of henna from local artist, Ranjani Gopikrishna. Classes offer hands-on instruction in the...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Body:

Join us to learn about the history, cultural significance and application techniques of henna from local artist, Ranjani Gopikrishna. Classes offer hands-on instruction in the traditional art of applying henna designs to the skin.

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. 

goat

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. 

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Teen Karaoke and Games

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Music, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Join us for a fun night of games and karaoke! Belt out your favorite tunes or enjoy tabletop or card games. Bring your own games or play ours. Snacks and water provided. For tho...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Music, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Body:

Join us for a fun night of games and karaoke! Belt out your favorite tunes or enjoy tabletop or card games. Bring your own games or play ours. Snacks and water provided.

For those going into Grades 6-12. 

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. 

Text reading Teen Photography Contest Voting

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.

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. 

poetic adventure / adult summer reading poetry contest & display / july 2024

Poetic Adventure Adult Poetry Contest

All Day 7/1 - 7/20
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Exhibit, Literary, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Join in on a poetic adventure and celebrate our summer reading program by submitting your best piece of poetry that expresses adventure! Simply bring the poem you wish to submit...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Exhibit, Literary, Special Event
Body:

Join in on a poetic adventure and celebrate our summer reading program by submitting your best piece of poetry that expresses adventure!

Simply bring the poem you wish to submit to the second floor information desk or submit digitally.

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 dragon breathing fire at a young adventurer, who is swinging on a rope holding a baby owlbear. Text reads: Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's Quest

Dungeons and Dragons: Young Adventurer's Quest

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

The adventure begins! Students in 3rd - 5th Grade are invited to learn how to play and run their own Dungeons & Dragons game! Players will learn the basics of how to play,...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Body:

The adventure begins! Students in 3rd - 5th Grade are invited to learn how to play and run their own Dungeons & Dragons game!

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. 

Independence Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Independence Day.

WQPT Rosie's Rules

WQPT's Meet Rosie from Rosie's Rules

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Area at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Performer, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Meet costumed-character Rosie, from PBS Kids' Rosie's Rules and enjoy activities in the children's area of the library. No registration required. For children PreK - 8 year...

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

Meet costumed-character Rosie, from PBS Kids' Rosie's Rules and enjoy activities in the children's area of the library.

No registration required. For children PreK - 8 years of age and the families. 

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. 

bowl of ramen with red text describing event

Teen Anime and Ramen Night

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Movies, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Teens and tweens going into grades 6-12, stop in to watch anime, chat with fellow anime fans and enjoy a ramen bar! Please note if you have any food allergies or sensitivities. ...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Body:

Teens and tweens going into grades 6-12, stop in to watch anime, chat with fellow anime fans and enjoy a ramen bar!

Please note if you have any food allergies or sensitivities. Ingredients available upon request. 

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. 

Rainbow colored splatters and toy wearing sunglasses and dancing with text describing the event

Messing Around! for Teens

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Patio Outside of Café at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Enjoy a session of our popular Children's program, Messing Around!, just for teens/tweens going into Grades 6-12! Enjoy messy sensory and art activities, like finger painting, s...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Patio Outside of Café
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Body:

Enjoy a session of our popular Children's program, Messing Around!, just for teens/tweens going into Grades 6-12!

Enjoy messy sensory and art activities, like finger painting, slime, and kinetic sand. 

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 two swords crossed at the blade behind three roses, above which is the outline of a pirate skull. Text reads: Swords & Roses

Swords & Roses

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Join the ladies of Swords & Roses; a singing, sword-swinging, all female stunt show, dedicated to entertaining and informing! Swords & Roses will dazzle and delight audienc...

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

Join the ladies of Swords & Roses; a singing, sword-swinging, all female stunt show, dedicated to entertaining and informing!

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. 

cup of pink boba tea with smiley face and bracelet with text describing the program

Teen Boba and Beads

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 6 to 12, enjoy bubble tea while beading!  Sculpt beads with the clay provided, use our plastic beads and jewelry making supplies, or bring your own ...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 6 to 12, enjoy bubble tea while beading!  Sculpt beads with the clay provided, use our plastic beads and jewelry making supplies, or bring your own bead kits, if you'd like.  

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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Summer Reading Tween/Teen Lock-In

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

This program is open to readers who have completed the 2024 Teen Summer Reading Program. A Lock-In Permission Form and Lock-In Contract must be turned in by Saturday, August 3 at 4...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Body:

This program is open to readers who have completed the 2024 Teen Summer Reading Program. A Lock-In Permission Form and Lock-In Contract must be turned in by Saturday, August 3 at 4:30.

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.