Event List

Featured Events

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Advance Directives Workshop

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
2nd Floor Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Class

Age Group:

Adults
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Body:

Advance Directives Workshop

Join Jackie Hauer and Jill Finn for a workshop to learn more about advance directives. 

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First Chapter Book Club - Legends of Lotus Island: The Guardian Test

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Kids
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Body:

Welcome to First Chapter Book Club, the only book club where you finish the book AFTER the meeting!  

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Teen Poetry Contest

All Day 3/16 - 4/13
Online at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Literary

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Literary
Body:

Quad City area students in grades 6-12 can submit one original poem for the 2026 Moline Library Teen Poetry Contest.

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Teen DIY Bedazzling

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Bring a book or small items from home to decorate with gemstones! If you do not have a book to bring, a small selection will be available, as well as extra keychains. Gemstones, glue, and instructions provided. 

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History of Swedes in Moline

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

History, Presentation

Age Group:

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

Please join the Moline Public Library and the Moline Preservation Society in welcoming Janette Foss Garcia to discuss the history of Swedes in Moline.

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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.

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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.

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. 

Early Voting: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All Day
Gold Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID, at any of these four Early Voting Site Locations. Use them for convenience if they're close to your home, work, or school!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID, at any of these four Early Voting Site Locations. Use them for convenience if they're close to your home, work, or school!

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. 

Early Voting: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All Day
Gold Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID, at any of these four Early Voting Site Locations. Use them for convenience if they're close to your home, work, or school!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID, at any of these four Early Voting Site Locations. Use them for convenience if they're close to your home, work, or school!

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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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. 

Early Voting: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All Day
Gold Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID, at any of these four Early Voting Site Locations. Use them for convenience if they're close to your home, work, or school!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID, at any of these four Early Voting Site Locations. Use them for convenience if they're close to your home, work, or school!

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. 

Early Voting: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All Day
Gold Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID, at any of these four Early Voting Site Locations. Use them for convenience if they're close to your home, work, or school!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID, at any of these four Early Voting Site Locations. Use them for convenience if they're close to your home, work, or school!

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. 

Early Voting: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All Day
Gold Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID, at any of these four Early Voting Site Locations. Use them for convenience if they're close to your home, work, or school!

Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event
Body:

Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID, at any of these four Early Voting Site Locations. Use them for convenience if they're close to your home, work, or school!

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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Friends of the Moline Public Library Lobby Book Sale

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Looking for your next great read without breaking the bank? Then you won't want to miss this upcoming sale!  All books are priced as pay by donation. 

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

Looking for your next great read without breaking the bank? Then you won't want to miss this upcoming sale!  All books are priced as pay by donation. 

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. 

K-Pop Demon Hunters Party over picture of Huntrix

KPop Demon Hunters Party

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Families

Party like K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey! Join us for an afternoon of games, crafts and activities celebrating all things Huntrix. It's going to be golden!  

Costumes are welcome. 

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

Party like K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey! Join us for an afternoon of games, crafts and activities celebrating all things Huntrix. It's going to be golden!  

Costumes are 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. 

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Sensitive KPop Demon Hunters Party

Tuesday, March 31, 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 KPop Demon Hunters Party 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 KPop Demon Hunters Party 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! - Shark Student I.D. Holders

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 March 4th and is limited.

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:

 

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 March 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. 

Spring Holiday

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Spring Holiday.

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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.

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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. 

Teen Poetry Café Awards Ceremony

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Literary, Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Families

All poets who enter the 2026 Teen Poetry Contest and their guests are invited to the Teen Poetry Café Awards Ceremony. Poets can read their poems, and prizes will be awarded to the contest winners as well as those who choose to read.

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 2026 Teen Poetry Contest and their guests are invited to the Teen Poetry Café Awards Ceremony. 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. 

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Toy Story Night

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area at Moline Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Calling all cowgirls, cowboys, & space rangers for Toy Story themed games, crafts, and activities!

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

Calling all cowgirls, cowboys, & space rangers for Toy Story themed games, crafts, and 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! - 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.

Independence Day

All Day
Moline Public Library

Closed for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
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.

Closing
Branches:
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.