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Image of people cosplaying various characters: a princess, a knight, a ninja, an elven warrior, and an adventurer. Text reads: Library Legends Costume Contest; All Ages Welcome; Submissions Accepted: March 31st - April 26th; Voting begins: April 27th - May 3rd

Library Legends Virtual Costume Contest

All Day 3/31 - 4/26
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Body:

Do you love cosplay, but don't have the time to come in for an in-person competition during one of the biggest days of a comic book fan's calendar? Want to try your hand at a costu...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Body:

Do you love cosplay, but don't have the time to come in for an in-person competition during one of the biggest days of a comic book fan's calendar? Want to try your hand at a costume competition without the crowds? Now's your chance!

Sponsored by Friends of 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. 

Sew Fun! - Bear Pencil Case

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

We're BEAR-y excited for this month's project! Join us on April 2nd where children will learn new hand sewing techniques to create their new handy-dandy Bear Pencil Cases! These be...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Body:

We're BEAR-y excited for this month's project! Join us on April 2nd where children will learn new hand sewing techniques to create their new handy-dandy Bear Pencil Cases!

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. 

Library Lovers Book Bundles Registration Required surrounded by hands holding open books

Library Lovers Book Bundles

04/07/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
1st Floor Children's Desk at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Happy National Library Week! Sign up for a Library Lovers Book Bundle and receive great books hand-selected by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts. Fill out a short form ab...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 1st Floor Children's Desk
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Happy National Library Week! Sign up for a Library Lovers Book Bundle and receive great books hand-selected by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts. Fill out a short form about what your child likes 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. 

Sensitive Playtime surrounded by crayon drawings of a red car, a blue car, and a train

Sensitive Playtime - Transportation

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Join us for a drop-in playtime especially for children and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. Sensitive Playtime is ideal for young children ...

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

Join us for a drop-in playtime especially for children and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience.

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. 

Image of Totoro and two friends marching across the poster. Text reads: Kids Anime Club; Wednesday, April 16th, 5:00pm; Children's Program Room

Kids Anime Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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. 

Spring Holiday

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Spring Holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Spring Holiday.

Easter Sunday

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Easter Sunday.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Easter Sunday.

Earth Day at the Library in white letter surrounding a graphic of Earth

Earth Day at the Library!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Celebrate Earth Day at the library! Start with making seed bombs you can plant at home in the Children's Program Room at 5:00, followed by games and even more fun activities to cel...

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

Celebrate Earth Day at the library! Start with making seed bombs you can plant at home in the Children's Program Room at 5:00, followed by games and even more fun activities to celebrate the planet throughout the Children's Department.

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. 

Spring Brook and Spring Valley Outreach

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 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. 

tan background with purple flowers and text reading Teen Poetry Café

Teen Poetry Café

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Literary, Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Families
Body:

All poets who enter the 2025 Teen Poetry Contest and their guests are invited to the Awards Ceremony and Poetry Café. Poets can read their poems, and prizes will be awarded to the ...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens, Families
Program Type: Literary, Presentation, Special Event
Body:

All poets who enter the 2025 Teen Poetry Contest and their guests are invited to the Awards Ceremony and Poetry Café. Poets can read their poems, and prizes will be awarded to the contest winners as well as those who choose 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. 

Text reads: Free Comic Book Day; 1st Saturday in May; May 3, 2025

Free Comic Book Day

All Day
Library at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Exhibit, Literary, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone
Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Body:

Celebrate your love of comics and graphic novels here at the Library! Come in costume, pick up a free comic or two, play some games, and take some fun pictures! Check out each of o...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Bilingual, Exhibit, Literary, Special Event
Body:

Celebrate your love of comics and graphic novels here at the Library! Come in costume, pick up a free comic or two, play some games, and take some fun pictures! Check out each of our departments for fun comic-themed games and crafts.

Sponsored by Friends of 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. 

3 boba tea cups under Boba Tea Taste Testing Party. Registration Required next to the cups and rainbows in the top left and bottom right corner

Boba Tea Taste Testing Party

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Try out different flavors of boba tea and guess a mystery flavor! Share your opinions and vote for your favorite while enjoying other fun activities. Different flavors of drin...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Body:

Try out different flavors of boba tea and guess a mystery flavor! Share your opinions and vote for your favorite while enjoying other fun activities.

 

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. 

Sew Fun! - Simple Geeky Embroidery

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

This month, we're learning how we can decorate fabrics with thread through the very, very basics of embroidery! Kids will learn how to copy a pattern onto a piece of fabric and use...

Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Body:

This month, we're learning how we can decorate fabrics with thread through the very, very basics of embroidery!

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. 

Mother's Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Mother's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Mother's Day.

4 children playing pretend under the words Make Believe City

Make Believe City

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Come play pretend in our Make Believe City! Pretend to be a firefighter or farmer, go to the laundromat, visit the grocery store, and so much more! For children 0 to 6, siblings we...

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Come play pretend in our Make Believe City! Pretend to be a firefighter or farmer, go to the laundromat, visit the grocery store, and so much more! For children 0 to 6, siblings 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. 

Sensitive Playtime - Superheroes surrounded by 3 kids that are dressed like superheroes

Sensitive Playtime - Superheroes

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Join us for a drop-in playtime especially for children and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. Sensitive Playtime is ideal for young children ...

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

Join us for a drop-in playtime especially for children and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience.

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. 

Image of characters from Spy x Family - Loid Forger, Anya Forger & Yor Forger - on a red airplane. Text Reads: Kids Anime Club, January 15th, 5:00PM, Children's Program Room. Anya has a speech bubble that reads, "let's go to the library!"

Kids Anime Club

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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. 

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/25 - 5/26
Moline Public Library

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day Weekend.

Tummy Time in white text against a background with multiple shades of blue. A pink bunny and a smiling sun with a cloud are in each bottom corner.

Tummy Time

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Let's make tummy time terrific! Bring your baby to the Children's Program Room for fun sensory activities while lying on their tummy. This month we'll be playing with sensory bags!...

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

Let's make tummy time terrific! Bring your baby to the Children's Program Room for fun sensory activities while lying on their tummy. This month we'll be playing with sensory bags! For babies 0 - 12 months with their caregiver(s). 

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. 

Create with the Figge!

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event

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. 

Father's Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Father's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Father's Day.

Buildings made of candy under Candy Land Sensory Play

Candy Land Sensory Play

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids
Body:

Explore different Candy Land-themed sensory stations! Walk the Rainbow Trail, dig in the Peppermint Forest sensory bin, paint with chocolate from the Chocolate Swamp, and so much m...

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

Explore different Candy Land-themed sensory stations! Walk the Rainbow Trail, dig in the Peppermint Forest sensory bin, paint with chocolate from the Chocolate Swamp, and so much more! Some activities may be messy; please dress accordingly.

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. 

Pride at the Library written over a rainbow

Pride at the Library

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families
Body:

Happy Pride! Join us in the Children's Program Room at 5:30 for a special Pride-themed storytime followed by activities in the department. 

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

Happy Pride! Join us in the Children's Program Room at 5:30 for a special Pride-themed storytime followed by activities in the department. 

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. 

Independence Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Independence Day.