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A happy yeti walking through snow

Are You Yeti to Read? Winter Reading Kickoff Party

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

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

Get to know the curious creatures we call Cryptids this Winter Reading!

Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest

All Day 2/1 - 2/21
2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Contest

Age Group:

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

Are You Yeti to Create?! Teens and Tweens in grades 6-12 and Adults are invited to show off their art skills and imagination by creating a cryptid for this year's Teen & Adult Cryptid Creations Art Contest!

two fish made our of paper hearts

Creativity Lab - Valentine Fish

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

This month in Creativity Lab we will making Valentine Fish.  Pick out a fish, give it colorful heart scales and then write a message on the back.  Now you have a one of a kind card to give (or keep for yourself).  

boba and books teen book club with an image of the book The Ogress and the Orphans with cups of cream colored tea and brown boba

Boba and Books Teen Book Club

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Body:

Enjoy Boba tea and other refreshments while we discuss The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill, a heartwarming tale of community and caring. 

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A happy yeti walking through snow

Are You Yeti to Read? Winter Reading Kickoff Party

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Get to know the curious creatures we call Cryptids this Winter Reading!

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

Get to know the curious creatures we call Cryptids this Winter Reading!

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 a stuffed felt horse keychain on a green background. Two cartoon horses stand on either side of the green background, one on its hind legs holding two gold coins. Text reads: Sew Fun! Horse Keychains

Sew Fun! - Horse Keychains

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

Let's welcome in the Lunar New Year with fancy, galloping horse keychains! These equestrian buddies are easy and fun to make, fit right in the palm of your hand, and are absolutely perfect for 2026's Year of the Horse!

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

Let's welcome in the Lunar New Year with fancy, galloping horse keychains! These equestrian buddies are easy and fun to make, fit right in the palm of your hand, and are absolutely perfect for 2026's Year of the Horse!

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. 

Track the Yeti Escape room Grades 6-12 logo with orange, blue, and green books and two white creatures with horns and a stop watch and map

Track the Yeti Escape Room

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Body:

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

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. 

Paws to Read with QCCAN over 2 dogs in vests. The QCCAN logo is to the right

Paws to Read with QCCAN

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN. These furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build their skills.

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

Boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN. These furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build their skills.

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. 

Track the Yeti Escape room Grades 6-12 logo with orange, blue, and green books and two white creatures with horns and a stop watch and map

Track the Yeti Escape Room

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Body:

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

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. 

Track the Yeti Escape room Grades 6-12 logo with orange, blue, and green books and two white creatures with horns and a stop watch and map

Track the Yeti Escape Room

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Body:

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

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. 

Track the Yeti Escape room Grades 6-12 logo with orange, blue, and green books and two white creatures with horns and a stop watch and map

Track the Yeti Escape Room

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Body:

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

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. 

Track the Yeti Escape room Grades 6-12 logo with orange, blue, and green books and two white creatures with horns and a stop watch and map

Track the Yeti Escape Room

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Body:

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

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. 

Track the Yeti Escape room Grades 6-12 logo with orange, blue, and green books and two white creatures with horns and a stop watch and map

Track the Yeti Escape Room

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Body:

Find the clues and solve the puzzles in the room to find the Yeti before time runs out!

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. 

Presidents Day

All Day
Moline Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library

Presidents Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Presidents Day.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Presidents Day.

Cryptid Creations Art Contest Showcase and Voting

All Day 2/24 - 3/7
Lobby at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Stop in and view the Cryptid Creations Art Contest entries and vote for your favorites! Teen and Adult submissions will be on display in the lobby. You may also vote online for the Teen or Adult pieces (link to come).

Friends Sponsorship Footer:

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

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

Stop in and view the Cryptid Creations Art Contest entries and vote for your favorites! Teen and Adult submissions will be on display in the lobby. You may also vote online for the Teen or Adult pieces (link to come).

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 Pokémon Party with Eevee and Pikachu

Sensitive Pokemon Party

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

This special version of our Pokémon Day at the Library event is for autistic children or those with sensory processing difficulties who may find our other program overwhelming.

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

This special version of our Pokémon Day at the Library event is for autistic children or those with sensory processing difficulties who may find our other program overwhelming.

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! - Personalized Bookmarks

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

 

Program will be in person in the Children's Programming room at 5:00pm. All materials for this program will be provided.

This is an in-person ONLY event. Required registration opens February 4th and is limited.

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

 

Program will be in person in the Children's Programming room at 5:00pm. All materials for this program will be provided.

This is an in-person ONLY event. Required registration opens February 4th and is limited.

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. 

Paws to Read with QCCAN over 2 dogs in vests. The QCCAN logo is to the right

Paws to Read with QCCAN

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN. These furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build their skills.

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

Boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN. These furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build their skills.

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!

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

 

Program will be in person in the Children's Programming room at 5:00pm. All materials for this program will be provided.

This is an in-person ONLY event. Required registration opens January 5th and is limited.

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

 

Program will be in person in the Children's Programming room at 5:00pm. All materials for this program will be provided.

This is an in-person ONLY event. Required registration opens January 5th and is limited.

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

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Easter.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Easter.

Paws to Read with QCCAN over 2 dogs in vests. The QCCAN logo is to the right

Paws to Read with QCCAN

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN. These furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build their skills.

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

Boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN. These furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build their skills.

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! - 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

 

Program will be in person in the Children's Programming room at 5:00pm. All materials for this program will be provided.

This is an in-person ONLY event. Required registration opens April 1st and is limited.

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

 

Program will be in person in the Children's Programming room at 5:00pm. All materials for this program will be provided.

This is an in-person ONLY event. Required registration opens April 1st and is limited.

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.

Memorial Day Weekend

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

Closed for Memorial Day weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day weekend.

Sew Fun!

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids

 

Program will be in person in the Children's Programming room at 5:00pm. All materials for this program will be provided.

This is an in-person ONLY event. Required registration opens January 5th and is limited.

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

 

Program will be in person in the Children's Programming room at 5:00pm. All materials for this program will be provided.

This is an in-person ONLY event. Required registration opens January 5th and is limited.

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.