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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? We have books on all types of...

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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 Summer Reading Program

All Day 6/1 - 7/27
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 log at the library or print one through the link on this page, and track your progra...

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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. 

Build Your Own Fairy House

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
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 the library, however if you would like to make your fairy house especi...

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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. No registration require...

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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. 

Pageturners

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 and j...

Laura Ernst - Kinetic Artist

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performer
Body:
This one-woman variety show will have everyone on the edge of their seats! ...

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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. 

Brent Allan presents: Alabama Max and the Last Book Dragon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performer
Body:
A fun program of magic, puppets and comedy that kids are sure to love! ...

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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! This lesson also includes an overview of different drawing tools used by artists. ...

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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. 

Sensitive Storytime

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Body:
Join us for a storytime especially for children and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. Sensitive Storytime is ideal for young children with sensory processing sensitivity or on the autism spectrum, although ever...

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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. 

Library Board Meeting

12:00pm - 1:00pm
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. View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes ...

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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. 

Creativity Lab- Dream Castles

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Body:
Create your dream castle!  Craft supplies provided.  No registration required. Take completed castle home to enjoy or enter it in our art contest!  For kids and families through fifth grade.   ...

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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. 

Stories in the Park - Browning Park

10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Body:
Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to 5 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return to the library, you can leave them with us and we will return them for you!...

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. 

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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! ...

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! ...

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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. 

Novel Naptime Book Club

9:30am - 10:30am
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 group? Come join us for Novel Naptime, a popular materials book group for parents - where kids preschool age and under are welcome! Toys and activities will be a...

Colbrese Farms Petting Zoo

10:00am - 4:00pm
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. ...

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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. 

Mason Jar String Art

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Body:
Please join Moline Public Library and Mindy Mathews from High Strung by 3M for another beautiful string art project!   ...

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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. 

Rules of the Road Class

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Body:
Nancy Johnson, associated with AARP and the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State will present a free, 90-minute Illinois Rules of the Road class for seniors. Space is limited and registration is required. ...

Stories in the Park - Ben Butterworth Parkway East Shelter

10:00am - 11:00am
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Body:
Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to 5 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return to the library, you can leave them with us and we will return them for...

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. 

Magician David Casas

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performer
Body:
This fast-paced interactive magic show features mind-blowing magic, hilarious family friendly comedy, and plenty of audience participation. ...

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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! We will learn how artists tackle two of the most important aspects of drawing, perspective and proportion, ...

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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

Bright Star Touring Theater presents: Storybook Tales - Pinocchio & Robin Hood

10:00am - 11:00am
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performer
Body:
Whether it’s dashing through the streets of Gepetto’s Italian village or hiking through the Sherwood Forest in Nottingham, England, comic duo Lenny and Mabel, “The Greatest Actors In The World” are sure to delight in this fun collection of stori...

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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. Photographs must be picked up by end of the day on...

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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.