Moline Public Library

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Moline Public Library
3210 41st Street
Moline, IL 61265
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-4:00pm

Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/16 - 4/13

Online at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Literary

Age Group:

Teens

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Online

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Literary

Body:

Quad City area students in grades 6-12 can submit one original poem for the 2026 Moline Library Teen Poetry Contest.

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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!

First Chapter Book Club with the cover of The Lost Library on top of an open book

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Kids

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Book Club

Body:

Welcome to First Chapter Book Club, the only book club where you finish the book AFTER the meeting!

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Dungeon Delvers

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Meeting

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Open

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Gaming, Meeting

Registration Required

Body:

Welcome, adventurer, to Dungeon Delvers! This program is perfect for anyone in 6th - 8th grade who's ever wanted to try their hand at playing dungeons and dragons, or even running their own game with friends.

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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

Open

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

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Time	Sun (10/08)	Mon (10/09)	Tue (10/10)	Wed (10/11)	Thu (10/12)	Fri (10/13)	Sat (10/14)
All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group Chilly Days Donation Drive for QC Shelters & MHS All Day 10/1–10/31 Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Lobby Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Special Event Body: Join Moline Public Library as we show our care for our community through donations to our local shelters and Moline High School. Greatest needs :
	This event is in the "Teens" group TeenTober Reading Challenge and Contests All Day 10/1–10/31 Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Online Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Body: Quad City area teens are invited to participate in a reading challenge and contests during the month of October. Visit the Moline Teens blog at https://molinelibraryteens.wor
	This event is in the "Adults" group mini magnetic terrarium! All Day 10/7–10/21 Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kit Registration Required Body: Sign up today for your free take-home kit! Comes with all supplies needed to make your own mini air plant terrarium that you can stick up around your home or work place!
9 am		This event is in the "Kids" group Little Movers Storytime! 9:30am–10:15am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!			This event is in the "Kids" group Movers & Shakers Storytime! 9:30am–10:15am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytime Body: Now for kids ages 3 to 5! Preschoolers and their grownup can join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes!
10 am		This event is in the "Kids" group Little Movers Storytime! 10:45am–11:30am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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!
11 am				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Time - Anime Club 11:30am–12:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club, Movies Body: Tweens and Teens in grades 6-12 join us for our weekly Teen Time Program. This week is Anime Club, where we will discuss our favorite manga, watch anime, and make a craft or play a game!
12 pm					This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting 12:00pm–1:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Silver/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.
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2 pm
3 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group Fossil Day 3:00pm–4:30pm Kids, Families This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Kids, Families Program Type: Special Event Body: Join us in the Children's Program room for a rip-roaring fossil discovery afternoon! Learn how creatures and plants from millions of years ago become fossils and are discovered today.	This event is in the "Teens" group Smart Start - Finance 101 for Teens and Tweens 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Silver/Bronze Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Presentation Body: Teens and Tweens in Grades 5 - 12 and their parents/caregivers can join us for a fun financial literacy class led by Lynnette Olson, MBA, VP of First National Bank.
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group PNG Intro to Sewing 5:00pm–6:30pm Kids, Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Body: Learn the basics of sewing to create or mend everyday items using both hand sewing techniques and sewing machines! Each event has a different project for beginners. October's project: Pillowcases!
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Twisted Tales of the Quad Cities Presents: The Creepy Side 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults, Everyone This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: History, Presentation Body: A pictorial smorgasbord of weirdness. True facts that are both twisted and creepy about the Quad Cities as presented by Jeff Adamson of Twisted Tales and Guys in Ties.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group Creativity Lab - Construction Paper Mosaics 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids, Families This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Kids, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Body: Join us for Creativity Lab in the Children's program room from 6 pm to 7 pm, where we will explore a different art technique and medium every month. Grades K-5. All supplies provided. No registration necessary.
7 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group Opera Quad Cities 7:00pm–7:45pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Performer Body: Please join the Moline Public Library and Opera Quad Cities for our October opera performance!