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Picture with totes, one plain and one tie-dyed and Garden

Teen Library Council's Gardens Tote Bag Sale

All Day 5/1 - 5/27
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone
Body:

Purchase a tote designed and made by our Teen Library Council to support the Gardens. Plain and tie-dyed totes are now available! You can purchase a tote at the 2nd Floor I...

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. Plain and tie-dyed totes are now available!

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. 

Food drive May 7-14. Nonperishable items needed.

MLK Food Drive

All Day 5/7 - 5/21
Lobby at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Body:

The Arc of the Quad Cities will be collecting food along with our friends from the QC Disabilities Awareness Coalition and distributing food to pantries across the QCA. The drive w...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

The Arc of the Quad Cities will be collecting food along with our friends from the QC Disabilities Awareness Coalition and distributing food to pantries across the QCA.

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 Sale, May 17 and 18, 9am to 2pm

Friends Book Sale

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Body:

Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation is having another huge book sale! Except for a few select items, everything for sale is by donation - just pay what you can and take...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation is having another huge book sale! Except for a few select items, everything for sale is by donation - just pay what you can and take home some great reads! 

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 Sale, May 17 and 18, 9am to 2pm

Friends Book Sale

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:00am - 2:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Body:

Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation is having another huge book sale! Except for a few select items, everything for sale is by donation - just pay what you can and take...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation is having another huge book sale! Except for a few select items, everything for sale is by donation - just pay what you can and take home some great reads! 

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. 

French/English Bilingual storytime

Bilingual Storytime French/English - Une Programmation Bilingue Français/Anglais

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Bilingual, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Esperance Ciss will read stories, and lead children in songs and other activities in French and English. Everyone is welcome for this free program!  Esperance Ciss, éd...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Bilingual, Storytime
Body:

Esperance Ciss will read stories, and lead children in songs and other activities in French and English. Everyone is welcome for this free program! 

Red background with images of pizza and books

Teen Helper Pizza Party

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Lobby at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 6-12: Looking for service hours or an opportunity to help? Join us at 1:30 pm in the lobby to enjoy pizza and helping with the Friends of the Moline Publ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Lobby
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
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. 

Toy Time! written over a bunch of different kinds of toys

Toy Time!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Join us for this toy-riffic event in the Children's Program Room to play and explore several different stations! For kids 0 to 6. 

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

Join us for this toy-riffic event in the Children's Program Room to play and explore several different stations! For kids 0 to 6. 

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. 

image: two scientists between beakers filled with scientific chemicals. Text reads: PJ Party Storytime Science! Monday, May 27 6PM

PJ Party Storytime - Science!

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Put on your PJ’s and join us in the Children's Program Room and get blinded by science! Music and books will teach kids all about the cool things we can do with science, even when ...

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

Put on your PJ’s and join us in the Children's Program Room and get blinded by science! Music and books will teach kids all about the cool things we can do with science, even when we sleep.

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 Pig Dissection May 20 or 23 at 6:30

PNG Fetal Pig Dissection

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
PNG Footer:

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 Li...

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 ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Class, STEAM
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. 

secret hours

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Come pick up a copy of our monthly selection at the Information Desk and start sleuthing today!

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. 

rooting out poverty book club / homesick by brendan o'brien / may 22 2024

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Body:

Join Project NOW & Moline Public Library as we come together to discuss, homesick: Why Housing Is Unaffordable and How we Can Change It by Davenport native, Brendan O’Brien. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 68
Body:

Join Project NOW & Moline Public Library as we come together to discuss, homesick: Why Housing Is Unaffordable and How we Can Change It by Davenport native, Brendan O’Brien.

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. 

Children playing instruments under the words Movers & Shakers Storytime

Movers & Shakers Storytime!

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

For kids ages 3 to 5 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

For kids ages 3 to 5 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. 

PNG Pig Dissection May 20 or 23 at 6:30

PNG Fetal Pig Dissection

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
PNG Footer:

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 Li...

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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Class, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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. 

Space background with white text reading Tween/Teen summer reading decorating party

Tween/Teen Summer Reading Decorating Party

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
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 c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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. 

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Moline Public Library

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Graphic with Teen Time Gaming and the dates and times

Teen Time - Gaming

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
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 conso...

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. 

Children playing instruments under the words Movers & Shakers Storytime

Movers & Shakers Storytime!

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

For kids ages 3 to 5 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

For kids ages 3 to 5 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 tin library / june 1 2024

Little Tin Library

All Day 6/1 - 6/15
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Kit
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Sign up today to receive a kit and create your own little tin library in celebration of the kick off of our Summer Reading Program! *Please note that this kit contains a tube of...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kit
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Body:

Sign up today to receive a kit and create your own little tin library in celebration of the kick off of our Summer Reading Program!

*Please note that this kit contains a tube of super glue. Use caution and keep away from children.

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. 

banner with text reading Epic Adventure Teen Photography Contest

Epic Adventure Teen Photography Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Take and edit a photograph that captures what Epic Adventure means to you! Open to photographers going into Grades 6-12 Use your imagination to photograph and edit (if you would...

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. 

Image of a medieval castle with filigree corners and a scroll at the top of the image. Text reads: Summer Art Contest Fantasy Castles, Entries Accepted June 1st - June 29th

Fantasy Castle Art Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
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 hel...

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. 

share your adventure / adult summer reading photo contest & display / july 2024

Share Your Adventure Adult Photography Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Body:

Celebrate summer, exploration, adventure, and our summer reading program by submitting your best piece of adventure photography! Simply bring the photo you wish to submit to the...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Body:

Celebrate summer, exploration, adventure, and our summer reading program by submitting your best piece of adventure photography!

Simply bring the photo you wish to submit to the second floor information desk or submit digitally.

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. 

summer reading program logo 2024 / adventure begins at your library

Adult Summer Reading Program

All Day 6/1 - 7/27
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
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 passport at th...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Body:

ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY!

Join us for a summer of adventure through reading, programs, 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. 

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Teen Summer Reading Program

All Day 6/1 - 7/27
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Teens and tweens going into grades 6-12, adventure begins here at the library this summer with reading, programs, activities, and prizes! Register here beginning June 1 and then...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
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. 

Adventure Begins at Your Library

Children's Summer Reading Program

All Day 6/1 - 7/28
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Join us on a quest for adventure through reading, programs, activities and prizes!   Readers are on a quest to be a Reading Knight this summer!  To join the adven...

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

Join us on a quest for adventure through 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.