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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! 

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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: 13
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. 

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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. 

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Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
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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: 7
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: 11
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.

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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. 

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. 

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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. 

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 log at the lib...

Open
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. 

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. 

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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: 45
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. 

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What's The Stigma?

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Body:

The Gray Matters Collective presents "What's the Stigma?," an educational speaker series focused on breaking the barriers of societal stigmas. First Session: Interest meeting. Seri...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Class
Body:

The Gray Matters Collective presents "What's the Stigma?," an educational speaker series focused on breaking the barriers of societal stigmas. First Session: Interest meeting. Series participants will receive a certificate.

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, June 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 b...

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

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. 

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. 

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Art of Drawing Series - Drawing Edges

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class
Age Group:
Teens
Body:

Learn how to see and draw like an artist. We will practice the art of seeing with contour drawings (line drawings) where you will get to put your brain to the test! This lesson als...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Body:

Learn how to see and draw like an artist. We will practice the art of seeing with contour drawings (line drawings) where you will get to put your brain to the test!

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.