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Watercolor painting with snowflakes drawn with crayon.

Creativity Lab - Crayon Resist Snowflake Painting

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Learn how to use crayon as a resist to make a dreamy watercolor painting of snowflakes.  All craft supplies will be provided.  For kids kindergarten through fifth g...

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

Learn how to use crayon as a resist to make a dreamy watercolor painting of snowflakes.

 All craft supplies will be provided. 

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. 

Stingray Dissection December 12 or 19, 6:30-7:30

PNG Stingray Dissection

Thursday, December 12, 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 animals through the dissection of a stingray. The program repeats on Thursday, December 19. Register for only one session, please. This program is part of the Project N...

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 animals through the dissection of a stingray. The program repeats on Thursday, December 19.

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. 

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Lobby at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Body:

You can't have too many books! No prices on books - pay by donation. All proceeds benefit library programs, events, services, and improvements. A Christmas basket of goodies w...

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

You can't have too many books! No prices on books - pay by donation. All proceeds benefit library programs, events, services, and improvements. 

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. 

Three children dancing.

PJ Party Storytime - Dance Party

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

This month's theme is Dance Party! Put on your PJ’s and join us in the Children's Program Room and get ready to shake those wiggles out! December is full of celebrations so lets...

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

This month's theme is Dance Party!

Put on your PJ’s and join us in the Children's Program Room and get ready to shake those wiggles out! December is full of celebrations so lets get dancing.

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. 

Twisted Tales Presents Good Bites & Goodbye, December 16, 2024

Twisted Tales Presents "Good Bites & Goodbye"

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
History, Presentation
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Body:

A pictorial review of all of your favorite Quad Cities' restaurants that have gone missing over the last 70 years - Marando's, The Plantation, Harolds on the Rock, The Drawbridge, ...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: History, Presentation
Body:

A pictorial review of all of your favorite Quad Cities' restaurants that have gone missing over the last 70 years - Marando's, The Plantation, Harolds on the Rock, The Drawbridge, Boars Head, the list goes on and on.

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

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
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!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Adults, 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. 

Gingerbread man next to gingerbread house and tree under the words Gingerbread Houses. Registration required is written at the bottom

Gingerbread Houses

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Be your own architect as you build and decorate your own “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers. All materials provided! Registration opens Nov. 26.Registration is required.&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Holiday
Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Body:

Be your own architect as you build and decorate your own “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers. All materials provided! Registration opens Nov. 26.

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 man next to gingerbread house and tree under the words Gingerbread Houses. Registration required is written at the bottom

Gingerbread Houses

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Be your own architect as you build and decorate your own “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers. All materials provided! Registration opens Nov. 26.Registration is required.&nb...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Holiday
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Body:

Be your own architect as you build and decorate your own “gingerbread” house out of graham crackers. All materials provided! Registration opens Nov. 26.

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. 

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Novel Naptime Book Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Families
Body:

Do you have young kids and can't seem to find the time to get away for a fulfilling book group? Come join us for Novel Naptime, a popular materials book group for parents - where k...

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 group? Come join us for Novel Naptime, a popular materials book group for parents - where kids preschool age and under are welcome!

Spring Brook and Spring Valley Outreach

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Body:

Staff from the Moline Public Library will be at Spring Brook and Spring Valley with books, materials, and activities. Join us for this free monthly event, open to all ages!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Staff from the Moline Public Library will be at Spring Brook and Spring Valley with books, materials, and activities. Join us for this free monthly event, open to all ages!

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. 

Purple background with teens playing various games and text reading Teen Time

Teen Time

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Corner at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 5-12 - join us every Wednesday after Moline schools dismiss for games and activities in the Teen Corner.  Stick around for Teen Time Plus, starti...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 5-12 - join us every Wednesday after Moline schools dismiss for games and activities in the Teen Corner. 

Stick around for Teen Time Plus, starting at 3:30 in the Second Floor Program room!

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. 

blue text reading teen time plus and pink text reading gaming with library and PNG logos

Teen Time Plus: Gaming

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
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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Teens and Tweens in Grades 5-12, drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 the third Wednesday of the month to play PS4, Wii, Xbox and Switch and tabletop games in the Second Floor Program roo...

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

Teens and Tweens in Grades 5-12, drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 the third Wednesday of the month to play PS4, Wii, Xbox and Switch and tabletop games in the Second Floor Program room. 

No registration needed.

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. 

Text: Kids Anime Club; Every 3rd Wednesday at 5:00PM children's programming room. Side Text: NOW AVAILABLE TO 3rd - 5th GRADERS!

Kids Anime Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Meeting, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Are you in 3rd - 5th Grade? Do you like anime and manga? Want to learn more about Asian culture? Then stop by the Kids Anime Club at the Moline Public Library! A fun program where ...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Meeting, Special Event
Body:

Are you in 3rd - 5th Grade? Do you like anime and manga? Want to learn more about Asian culture? Then stop by the Kids Anime Club at the Moline Public Library!

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. 

face 2 face game night / first wednesday of the month

F2F Game Night

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Body:

It's board game night! And it's a great way to hang out with friends or meet someone new! Come learn a new game or play an old favorite with some new opponents! We will be pulli...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gaming, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Body:

It's board game night! And it's a great way to hang out with friends or meet someone new!

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 19, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Teens
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. Great w...

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. 

words Da Vinci Kids with a paint palette shaped like a heart

Da Vinci Kids

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Make a ballerina ornament as we explore Edgar Degas and his work! All craft supplies will be provided.

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

Make a ballerina ornament as we explore Edgar Degas and his work!

All craft supplies will be provided.

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, December 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Body:

Meet up with fellow makers for an open craft night in our new MPL Makers Club : The 2nd Floor Programming Room will be open to come together & work on any of your crafty end...

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

Meet up with fellow makers for an open craft night in our new MPL Makers Club :

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 Stingray Dissection

Thursday, December 19, 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 animals through the dissection of a stingray. This is a repeat of the program on Thursday, December 12. Register for only one session, please. This program is part of t...

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 animals through the dissection of a stingray.

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. 

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 surrounded by a smiling sun, a rainbow, and a bird

Little Movers Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

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 surrounded by a smiling sun, a rainbow, and a bird

Little Movers Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:30am
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

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 7, 2025 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

Purple background with teens playing various games and text reading Teen Time

Teen Time

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teen Corner at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 5-12 - join us every Wednesday after Moline schools dismiss for games and activities in the Teen Corner.  Stick around for Teen Time Plus, starti...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Teen Corner
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming
Body:

Teens and tweens in Grades 5-12 - join us every Wednesday after Moline schools dismiss for games and activities in the Teen Corner. 

Stick around for Teen Time Plus, starting at 3:30 in the Second Floor Program room!

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.