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Teen Library Council's Gardens Tote Bag Sale

All Day 5/1 - 5/27
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Families, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
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Purchase a tote designed and made by our Teen Library Council to support the Gardens. Plain and tie-dyed totes are now available!

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. 

Tween/Teen Summer Reading Decorating Party

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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Help get the Teen Corner ready for the Summer Reading Program. This after-hours event will take place in the Children's Program Room, and no one will be admitted once the Library closes at 5:00. Enjoy pizza and drinks while you work.

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 Tin Library

All Day 6/1 - 6/15
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
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Sign up today to receive a kit and create your own little tin library in celebration of the kick off of our Summer Reading Program!

*Please note that this kit contains a tube of super glue. Use caution and keep away from children.

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. 

Epic Adventure Teen Photography Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
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Take and edit a photograph that captures what Epic Adventure means to you! Open to photographers going into Grades 6-12

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. 

Fantasy Castle Art Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
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Create a castle from right out of a storybook for this summer's art contest! Castles can be made of materials around the house, outside, or whatever you can think of! Need some help deciding what kind of castle to build?

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. 

Share Your Adventure Adult Photography Contest

All Day 6/1 - 6/29
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
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Celebrate summer, exploration, adventure, and our summer reading program by submitting your best piece of adventure photography!

Simply bring the photo you wish to submit to the second floor information desk or submit digitally.

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. 

Build Your Own Fairy House

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
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Bring the magic of nature to your garden by making your own fairy house. Build a new home for your fairy friends made with items found right outside!

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. 

Art of Drawing Series - Drawing Edges

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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Learn how to see and draw like an artist. We will practice the art of seeing with contour drawings (line drawings) where you will get to put your brain to the test!

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 Henna

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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Join us to learn about the history, cultural significance and application techniques of henna from local artist, Ranjani Gopikrishna. Classes offer hands-on instruction in the traditional art of applying henna designs to the skin.

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. 

Creativity Lab- Dream Castles

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Create your dream castle!  All craft supplies will be provided. provided. Take completed castle home to enjoy or enter it in our art contest! 

For kids and families through fifth grade.  No registration required.

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. 

Art of Drawing Series - Drawing Spaces

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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We will explore how to arrange captivating art compositions using both negative and positive space. You will learn how to draw what is there by seeing what isn’t there!

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. 

Mason Jar String Art

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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Please join Moline Public Library and Mindy Mathews from High Strung by 3M for another beautiful string art project!

 

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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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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. 

Art of Drawing Series - Drawing Relationships

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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Drawing Relationships - Have you ever been frustrated when your drawing isn’t turning out how you want it to? It’s all about perspective!

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. 

Epic Adventure Teen Photography Contest Voting

All Day 7/1 - 7/13
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk
Age Group: Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Exhibit, Special Event
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Stop in and view the Teen Photography Contest entries and vote for your favorite!

Voting begins July 1st and ends July 13th.

Winners will be decided by popular vote and will receive a prize.

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. 

Art of Drawing Series - Drawing Light and Shadows

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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We will be exploring how to see lights and shadows. Practice the same shading techniques that artists use to make things look three-dimensional.

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. 

Art of Drawing Series - Drawing Color

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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In this class we will learn the basics of color theory. We will explore the color wheel, harmonious color, hue, value, and intensity. Practice using colors that will make your drawings pop!

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. 

Floral Arrangement Class

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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Please join Moline Public Library and Two Chicks and a Flower Cart for a fun filled evening of floral arranging.

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

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: 2nd Floor Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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. 

Teen Boba and Beads

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
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Teens and tweens in Grades 6 to 12, enjoy bubble tea while beading!  Sculpt beads with the clay provided, use our plastic beads and jewelry making supplies, or bring your own bead kits, if you'd like.  

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 Floral Arranging

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Body:

Two Chicks and a Flower Cart will show us how to make a beautiful floral arrangement. For those in Grades 6-12. 

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.