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PNG Makey Makey Cardboard Creations

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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Make a creation out of cardboard and use Makey Makey kits and Scratch coding to make them interactive. 

This program is part of the Project Next Generation grant and is open to students in grades 5 through 12.

Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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 Time - Anime Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Teen Time Anime Club meets the second Wednesday of the month after school in the 2nd Floor Program Room.

Discuss manga and anime, enjoy snacks, and play a game or make a craft!

Open to those in 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. 

Teen Time - Arts and Crafts: Pulled String Art

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 6-12 join us for our weekly Teen Time Program.  This week's theme is Arts and Crafts and we will make pulled string art using tempera sticks and yarn. 

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 Library Council

3:30pm - 4:15pm
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.

Teen Helper Pizza Party

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 6-12: Looking for service hours or an opportunity to help?

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. 

PNG Fetal Pig Dissection

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Class, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Body:

Learn about animal biology, behavior, and habitats through the dissection of a fetal pig. This event may use sharp scalpels, and participants younger than 12 will need an adult to handle this for them.

Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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. 

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32

PNG Fetal Pig Dissection

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Class, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Body:

Learn about animal biology, behavior, and habitats through the dissection of a fetal pig. This event may use sharp scalpels, and participants younger than 12 will need an adult to handle this for them.

Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

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. 

Tween/Teen Summer Reading Decorating Party

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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. 

Teen Time - Gaming

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Body:

Tweens and Teens in grades 6-12 join us for our weekly Teen Time Program.  This week we will be Gaming!  You can bring your own device and use our Xbox, PS4, or Wii consoles. 

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 Summer Reading Program

All Day
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration 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. 

Epic Adventure Teen Photography Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
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. 

Fantasy Castle Art Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
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. 

What's The Stigma?

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

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. 

Art of Drawing Series - Drawing Edges

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
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!

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 PRIDE Party

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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. 

Teen Henna

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Special Event
Registration 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. 

Art of Drawing Series - Drawing Spaces

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
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. 

Art of Drawing Series - Drawing Relationships

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
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!

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. 

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39

Teen Karaoke and Games

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Music, Special Event
Registration 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. 

Epic Adventure Teen Photography Contest Voting

All Day 7/1 - 7/13
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. 

What's The Stigma?

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class
Body:

Join The Gray Matters Collective for an informational speaker series focused on breaking the barriers of societal stigmas. For those ages 13 and up. Light refreshments will be served. 

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.