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Are You Yeti to Read? Winter Reading Kickoff Party

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Get to know the curious creatures we call Cryptids this Winter Reading!

Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest

All Day 2/1 - 2/21
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Contest

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Contest
Body:

Are You Yeti to Create?! Teens and Tweens going into grades 6-12 and Adults are invited to show off their art skills and imagination by creating a cryptid for this year's Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest!

Creativity Lab: Arts and Crafts for kids K-5th Grade and their families

Creativity Lab - Valentine Fish

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

This month in Creativity Lab we will making Valentine Fish.  Pick out a fish, give it colorful heart scales and then write a message on the back.  Now you have a one of a kind card to give (or keep for yourself).  

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Presidents Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Presidents Day.

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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. 

Novel Naptime Book Club

9:30am–10:30am
Adults, Families
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. 

Plug & Play

3:00pm–4:30pm
Kids, Teens
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. 

Kids Anime Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Literary, Reading Program
Body:

Are you in 3rd - 5th Grade? Do you like anime and manga? Want to learn more about Asian culture? Then stop by the Kids Anime Club at the Moline Public Library!

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. 

Science Fiction Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
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. 

Music & Movement

9:30am–10:15am
Kids
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. 

Teen Library Council

3:30pm–4:15pm
Teens
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. 

Da Vinci Kids

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Body:

Make a crown as we explore Jean-Michel Basquiat and his 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. 

MPL Makers Club - Craft A Cryptid!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kit
Registration Required
Body:

Join us for a special Winter Reading Program themed Makers Club where you can CRAFT A CRYPTID. Will you create your own Loch Ness Monster? Bigfoot? Yeti?

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

9:30am–10:15am
Kids
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

11:00am–11:45am
Kids
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. 

Young Adventurer's Club

5:00pm–6:30pm
Kids
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming
Registration Required
Body:

Do you dream of fantastical adventures full of dragons and heroes? Then join us at the library to play Dungeons and Dragons!

No experience required.

Young Adventurer's Club is for students in 3rd - 5th Grade.

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. 

Cryptid Creations Art Contest Showcase and Voting

All Day 2/24–3/7
Everyone
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Body:

Stop in and view the Cryptid Creations Art Contest entries and vote for your favorites! Teen and Adult submissions will be on display in the lobby. You may also vote online for the Teen or Adult pieces (link to come).

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. 

Plug & Play

3:00pm–4:30pm
Kids, Teens
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. 

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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. 

Music & Movement

9:30am–10:15am
Kids
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. 

Boba and Books Teen Book Club

3:30pm–4:15pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Body:

Enjoy Boba tea and other refreshments while we discuss The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill, a heartwarming tale of community and caring. 

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. 

Stretchy Storytime

6:00pm–6:45pm
Kids
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Body:

Come explore the magic of storytime through movement and music with this month’s theme: love!

Ages 3 - 6 with an adult in the Children's Program Room.

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

9:30am–10:15am
Kids
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

11:00am–11:45am
Kids
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. 

Pageturners

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
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 an

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. 

Sensitive Pokemon Party

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

This special version of our Pokémon Day at the Library event is for autistic children or those with sensory processing difficulties who may find our other program overwhelming. Games, crafts, and Pokémon 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. 

Plug & Play

3:00pm–4:30pm
Kids, Teens
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.