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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. 

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...

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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: 4
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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

Image of a fairy house with three fairies - blue, pink and orange in color - surrounded by flowers. Text reads: Build Your Own Fairy House; June 3rd @ 6:00PM, Children's Program Room, Registration is Required

Build Your Own Fairy House

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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!

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. 

Laura Ernst Kinetic Entertainment

Laura Ernst - Kinetic Artist

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

This one-woman variety show will have everyone on the edge of their seats!

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!

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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Storytime with a Splash

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Share stories and songs in the summer sun and then enjoy fun on the NEW Splash Pad at Riverside Riverslide! For children birth to 6 years old with an adult. If you have a...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Share stories and songs in the summer sun and then enjoy fun on the NEW Splash Pad at Riverside Riverslide! For children birth to 6 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return to the library, you can leave them with us and w

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. 

Brent Allan

Brent Allan presents: Alabama Max and the Last Book Dragon

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

A fun program of magic, puppets and comedy that kids are sure to love!

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!

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. 

A girl jumps in the air under the words Sensitive Storytime. Next to her are the words Registration Required

Sensitive Storytime

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
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 s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Body:

Join us for a storytime especially for children and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience.

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. 

Fantasy Castle

Creativity Lab- Dream Castles

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Create your dream castle!  All craft supplies will be provided. provided. Take completed castle home to enjoy or enter it in our art contest!  For kids and families th...

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

Create your dream castle!  All craft supplies will be provided. provided. Take completed castle home to enjoy or enter it in our art contest! 

For kids and families through fifth grade.  No 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. 

Stories in the Park written over playground equipment

Stories in the Park - Browning Park

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to 6 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return to th...

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 6 years old with an adult.

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: a sea turtle swimming through coral. text: PJ Party Story Time - The Ocean Monday, June 17th at 6:00 pm

PJ Party Storytime - The Ocean!

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

This month's theme: THE OCEAN! Put on your PJ’s and join us in the Children's Program Room and get ready to dive into the OCEAN!! Through songs and picture books we will learn a...

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

This month's theme: THE OCEAN!

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. 

goat

Colbrese Farms Petting Zoo

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Parking Lot at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families
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.

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.

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. 

Stories in the Park! over a graphic of playground equipment

Stories in the Park - Ben Butterworth Parkway East Shelter

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to 6 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return ...

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 6 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

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. 

David Casas

Magician David Casas

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

This fast-paced interactive magic show features mind-blowing magic, hilarious family friendly comedy, and plenty of audience participation.

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.

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. 

Bright Star Touring Theatre

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

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Kids, Families
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 Ac...

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 st

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. 

Stories in the Park! over a graphic of playground equipment

Stories in the Park - Stephens Park

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to 6 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return ...

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 6 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

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 dragon breathing fire at a young adventurer, who is swinging on a rope holding a baby owlbear. Text reads: Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's Quest

Dungeons and Dragons: Young Adventurer's Quest

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

The adventure begins! Students in 3rd - 5th Grade are invited to learn how to play and run their own Dungeons & Dragons game! Players will learn the basics of how to play,...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gaming, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Body:

The adventure begins! Students in 3rd - 5th Grade are invited to learn how to play and run their own Dungeons & Dragons game!

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. 

The Spoon Man

The Spoon Man - Musical Comedian

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Performer
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

An interactive comedy show, Spoon Man provides clean humor for all ages (he would never use dirty silverware)!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Performer
Body:

An interactive comedy show, Spoon Man provides clean humor for all ages (he would never use dirty silverware)!

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. 

Independence Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Independence Day.

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Storytime with a Splash

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Share stories and songs in the summer sun and then enjoy fun on the NEW Splash Pad at Riverside Riverslide! For children birth to 6 years old with an adult. If you have a...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Body:

Share stories and songs in the summer sun and then enjoy fun on the NEW Splash Pad at Riverside Riverslide! For children birth to 6 years old with an adult. If you have any items to return to the library, you can leave them with us and w

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.