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 (3/31)	Mon (4/01)	Tue (4/02)	Wed (4/03)	Thu (4/04)	Fri (4/05)	Sat (4/06)
All Day	Closing Easter Sunday All Day Branches: Moline Public Library Description: Closed for Easter Sunday.	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Poetry Contest All Day 4/1–4/15 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: Literary Body: Quad City area students in grades 6-12 can submit ONE original poem for the 2024 Moline Library Teen Poetry Contest. 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.
		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Teen Library Council's Gardens Tote Bag Sale All Day 4/1–4/26 Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" 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: 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 then come to our Drop-In Tie-Dye Party Saturday, April 27 between 10 am and 1 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.
		This event is in the "Everyone" group Build-A-Droid Art Contest All Day 4/1–4/27 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: Library Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event Body: Celebrate your love of Star Wars comics for Free Comic Book Day! Build your own droid using any medium - they can be stationary 3-D models, 2-D drawings or schematics, or even fully-working droids. The galaxy's the limit! 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.
					This event is in the "Everyone" group The Meyer and Frances Shnurman Holocaust Visual Arts Contest Display All Day 4/4–4/19 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: 2nd Floor Information Desk Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Exhibit Body: Entries for the The Meyer and Frances Shnurman Holocaust Visual Arts Contest are now being displayed on the library's second floor in the reference area. 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.
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: 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
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Pageturners 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Time - Unwind: DIY Fidgets 2:30pm–3:30pm 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: 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 Unwind and we will make different fidgets using beads and a variety of materials. No registration. All supplies provided. 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.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group Sew Fun! - Fish Drawstring Bags 5:00pm–6:00pm Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Closed 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: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Registration Required Body: Swim your way over to the Children's Department to create this month's project; a handy-dandy drawstring bag! Does it seem a little fishy to 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group PNG Cooking: Grains 5:00pm–7:00pm 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: Gold/Silver Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Class, STEAM Registration Required Body: Learn about nutrition and cook an entire meal with the University of Illinois Extension Office. Each week will focus on a different food group and registration for each session is required. Attendance at all five sessions is encouraged. 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.