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Featured Events

Giving Tree

Giving Tree

All Day 11/18 - 12/8
Lobby at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Please help Moline Public Library make the holidays a little brighter for a local family!

 

Instructions are simple:

Sketch of closeup of a lily.

Surviving Grief During the Holidays

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Class, Presentation

Age Group:

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

Join Jackie Hauer and Jill Finn for a workshop designed to help those struggling with loss during what can be a difficult season.

Quad City Singers

Quad City Singers Holiday Concert

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Music

Age Group:

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

Enjoy some holiday tunes with the Quad City Singers!

Sensitive Christmas Party Registration Required above a snowman, Christmas tree, and presents

Sensitive Christmas Party

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

History, Special Event

Age Group:

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

This special Christmas event is for autistic children or those with sensory processing difficulties who may find our other Christmas program overwhelming. Games, crafts, and holiday fun! For preschool age and up with an adult.

rooting out poverty book club social / wednesday december 10 / 6pm

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club - Book Club Social!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Special Event

Age Group:

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

Join Project NOW & Moline Public Library as we finish our year off with a book club social! Drinks, treats, and talks of plans for next year’s book club are all on the docket!

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Giving Tree

Giving Tree

All Day 11/18 - 12/8
Lobby at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Please help Moline Public Library make the holidays a little brighter for a local family!

 

Instructions are simple:

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

Please help Moline Public Library make the holidays a little brighter for a local family!

 

Instructions are simple:

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. 

Sketch of closeup of a lily.

Surviving Grief During the Holidays

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Presentation
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Families

Join Jackie Hauer and Jill Finn for a workshop designed to help those struggling with loss during what can be a difficult season.

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

Join Jackie Hauer and Jill Finn for a workshop designed to help those struggling with loss during what can be a difficult season.

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. 

Santa Claus holding a sack and waving. An ice-skating penguin holding peppermints in both wings.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Drop in between 2pm - 4pm to see Santa and share your list with the Head Elf himself!  At this fun holiday event, kids and families can meet Santa and take pictures if they wish, plus make stops around the Children's Area to make fun crafts a

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

Drop in between 2pm - 4pm to see Santa and share your list with the Head Elf himself!  At this fun holiday event, kids and families can meet Santa and take pictures if they wish, plus make stops around the Children's Area to make fun crafts a

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. 

Quad City Singers

Quad City Singers Holiday Concert

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Everyone

Enjoy some holiday tunes with the Quad City Singers!

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

Enjoy some holiday tunes with the Quad City Singers!

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. 

Sensitive Christmas Party Registration Required above a snowman, Christmas tree, and presents

Sensitive Christmas Party

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
History, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

This special Christmas event is for autistic children or those with sensory processing difficulties who may find our other Christmas program overwhelming. Games, crafts, and holiday fun! For preschool age and up with an adult.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: History, Special Event
Registration Required
Body:

This special Christmas event is for autistic children or those with sensory processing difficulties who may find our other Christmas program overwhelming. Games, crafts, and holiday fun! For preschool age and up 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. 

First Chapter Book Club over an open book. The cover of Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin sits in the center of the open book

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids

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

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!  

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. 

cream background with dice, nintendo switch icon, and craft items with text reading Plug

Plug & Play

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Teens and tweens in Grades 6 -12 - Join us each Wednesday for a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 6 -12 - Join us each Wednesday for a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax!

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 social / wednesday december 10 / 6pm

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club - Book Club Social!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join Project NOW & Moline Public Library as we finish our year off with a book club social! Drinks, treats, and talks of plans for next year’s book club are all on the docket!

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

Join Project NOW & Moline Public Library as we finish our year off with a book club social! Drinks, treats, and talks of plans for next year’s book club are all on the docket!

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. 

gavel and round block

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

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.

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 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.

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. 

Gingerbread Houses Registration Required under a gingerbread man, gingerbread house, and gingerbread tree

Gingerbread Houses

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Be your own architect as you build and decorate your own “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers. All materials provided! Registration opens Dec. 1.

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

Be your own architect as you build and decorate your own “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers. All materials provided! Registration opens Dec. 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. 

Gingerbread Houses Registration Required under a gingerbread man, gingerbread house, and gingerbread tree

Gingerbread Houses

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Be your own architect as you build and decorate your own “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers. All materials provided! Registration opens Dec. 1.

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

Be your own architect as you build and decorate your own “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers. All materials provided! Registration opens Dec. 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. 

Write Now! Writer's Group

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 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. 

Five-Star Stranger by Kat Tang

Novel Naptime Book Club

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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. 

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Plug & Play

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Teens and tweens in Grades 6 -12 - Join us each Wednesday for a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 6 -12 - Join us each Wednesday for a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax!

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. 

MHS Holiday Concert

Moline High School Holiday Concert

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Everyone

We invite you to sit back, relax, and get in the holiday spirit with the incredibly talented Moline High School Choir. You won't want to miss these sounds of the season!

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

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

We invite you to sit back, relax, and get in the holiday spirit with the incredibly talented Moline High School Choir. You won't want to miss these sounds of the season!

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. 

Group of teens with TLC and Teen Library Council writing

Teen Library Council

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teens

Students in grades 6-12 are needed to give advice and feedback about Library programs, materials, and services. Meetings will be on the third Thursday of the month at 3:30.

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Meeting
Body:

Students in grades 6-12 are needed to give advice and feedback about Library programs, materials, and services. Meetings will be on the third Thursday of the month at 3:30.

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 / nye crafts / thursday december 18

MPL Makers Club - NYE Crafts!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday
Age Group:
Everyone

Makers Club is welcoming the whole family this month as we get ready to celebrate the new year! 

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

Makers Club is welcoming the whole family this month as we get ready to celebrate the new year! 

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. 

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Moline Public Library

Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
Moline Public Library

Closed for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Little Movers Storytime with a sun, rainbow, and bird

Little Movers Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

For kids ages 0 to 3 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 0 to 3 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 Movers Storytime with a sun, rainbow, and bird

Little Movers Storytime

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

For kids ages 0 to 3 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 0 to 3 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. 

Pageturners

Tuesday, January 6, 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. 

cream background with dice, nintendo switch icon, and craft items with text reading Plug

Plug & Play

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Teens and tweens in Grades 6 -12 - Join us each Wednesday for a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 6 -12 - Join us each Wednesday for a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax!

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. 

Music and Movement next to musical notes

Music & Movement

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Put on your dancing shoes for Music & Movement, a music-based program for kids ages 2 - 5! 

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

Put on your dancing shoes for Music & Movement, a music-based program for kids ages 2 - 5! 

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.