Event List

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knight holding a sword aloft in a shaft of glowing light. official poster of national poetry month from poets.org.

National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Contest, Literary

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Contest, Literary
Body:

April is National Poetry Month,

Each year it happens only once,

Please join us to celebrate by submitting your poem

Then come read it May 6, don't just stay home!

I promise it will be so much funth!

Moline Public Library Outreach Van

Meet Our New Library Outreach Van!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Gardens at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event, Van

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gardens
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event, Van
Body:

Celebrate National Library Outreach Day with us during National Library Week!  

picture of author, Dave Markward

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club - Author Visit from Dave Markward

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 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:

Author and former Moline teacher and coach, Dave Markward, will be joining us for a special community forum to discuss his book From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond : My Journey to Und

book

DIY Bedazzle Event

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Please join us to bedazzle to your hearts content (or however much you can complete in an hour and a half). 

Image of a felt sunflower with a button center on a mat board, clipped to a green rectangle with fake stitches surrounded by pink flower petals. Text reads: Sew Fun! Felt Flower Pins

Sew Fun! - Felt Flower Pins

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Class, Special Event

Age Group:

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

April showers bring May flower pins! This month's program is a beautiful blossom that students can use to decorate backpacks, fabric binders, or wear as an accessory on jackets, shirts, or even shoes.

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Mother's Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Mother's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Mother's Day.

Opera

Opera Quad Cities Sampler Event

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Music, Performer
Age Group:
Everyone

Help Opera Quad Cities celebrate their 25th anniversary with a music filled evening at the Moline Public Library.

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

Help Opera Quad Cities celebrate their 25th anniversary with a music filled evening 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. 

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/24 - 5/25
Moline Public Library

Closed for Memorial Day weekend.

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Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day weekend.

Father's Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Father's Day.

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Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Father's Day.

Independence Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Independence Day.

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Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Independence Day.

Labor Day Weekend

All Day 9/6 - 9/7
Moline Public Library

Closed for Labor Day weekend.

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Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Labor Day weekend.

Veterans Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Veterans Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Veterans Day.

Closing Early

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Moline Public Library
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Moline Public Library

Thanksgiving and Day After

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Moline Public Library

Closed for Thanksgiving and day after.

Closing
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Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Thanksgiving and day after.

Closing Early

Wednesday, December 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Moline Public Library
Closing
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Moline Public Library

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
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Moline Public Library
Description:

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

Closed for Christmas Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Christmas Day holiday.

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Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day holiday.

Closed for Christmas Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Christmas Day holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day holiday.