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cream background with text reading Teen Mystery Game night, a photo of a magnifying glass and a board game

Teen Mystery Game Night

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Special Event

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Gaming, Special Event
Registration Required
Body:

Join us to play the murder-mystery game, Cryptic killers. Murder of a Millionaire.

A happy yeti walking through snow

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!

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 be 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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mpl makers club - handmade valentines / thursday january 15

MPL Makers Club - Handmade Valentines

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at Makers Club this month to make some lovely lovey cards for all those you love!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kit
Registration Required
Body:

Join us at Makers Club this month to make some lovely lovey cards for all those you 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. 

The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Theo of Golden by Allen Levi

Novel Naptime Book Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Families

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!

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. 

Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie

Science Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Literary
Age Group:
Adults

The Science Fiction Book Club will be meeting the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm. 

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. 

rooting out poverty book club / wednesday january 28 / between the world and me

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us as we come together to discuss, Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Body:

Join us as we come together to discuss, Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

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. 

grainy photo of yeti carrying a tote full of books

Are You Yeti To Read? Adult Winter Reading Program

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Reading Program
Age Group:
Adults

Sign up for the Adult Winter Reading Program today and join the hunt for the elusive new favorite book!

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Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Reading Program
Registration Required
Body:

Sign up for the Adult Winter Reading Program today and join the hunt for the elusive new favorite book!

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. 

My Name is Emilia Del Valle by Isabel Allende

Pageturners

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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

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. 

Goose

Goose String Art

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Please join Moline Public Library and Mindy Mathews for some porch goose string art fun!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Body:

Please join Moline Public Library and Mindy Mathews for some porch goose string art 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. 

power of pebbles

The Power of Pebbles: Navigating the River of Grief

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults

Join Jackie Hauer and Jill Finn for a workshop to explore grief both individually and within a supportive group.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Presentation
Registration Required
Body:

Join Jackie Hauer and Jill Finn for a workshop to explore grief both individually and within a supportive group.

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 words Write Now with a drawing of a pen

Write Now! Writer's Group

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Literary, Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback. Please bring a short section of your writing to read. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary, Meeting
Registration Required
Body:

Adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback. Please bring a short section of your writing to read. 

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. 

Presidents Day

All Day
Moline Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library

Presidents Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Presidents Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Presidents Day.

How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura

Novel Naptime Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Families

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!

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. 

The Blighted Stars by Megan O'Keefe

Science Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Literary
Age Group:
Adults

The Science Fiction Book Club will be meeting the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm. 

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. 

mpl makers club

MPL Makers Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kit
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. 

rooting out poverty book club

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
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. 

The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb

Pageturners

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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

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. 

The words Write Now with a drawing of a pen

Write Now! Writer's Group

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Platinum Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Literary, Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback. Please bring a short section of your writing to read. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Platinum Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literary, Meeting
Registration Required
Body:

Adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback. Please bring a short section of your writing to read. 

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 Note by Alafair Burke

Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver

Novel Naptime Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Families

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!

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. 

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

Science Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Literary
Age Group:
Adults

The Science Fiction Book Club will be meeting the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm. 

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. 

mpl makers club

MPL Makers Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Kit
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kit
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. 

rooting out poverty book club

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
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.