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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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Advance Directives Workshop

11:00am–1:00pm
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
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. 

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

5:00pm–6:30pm
Kids
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
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Spring Holiday.

Easter

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Easter.

Retirement University – Part 1: Social Security & Medicare Made Easy

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Body:

Maximize What You’ve Earned

Social Security & Medicare Made Simple

What you’ll learn:

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. 

Retirement University – Part 2: Income Planning & Tax-Smart Retirement Strategies

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Body:

Make Your Money Last

Income Planning & Tax-Smart Retirement Strategies

What you’ll learn:

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. 

Retirement University- Part 3: Legacy Made Simple

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Body:

Legacy Made Simple

What you’ll learn:

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

5:00pm–6:30pm
Kids
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
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Mother's Day.

Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/24–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Memorial Day weekend.

Sew Fun!

5:00pm–6:30pm
Kids
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. 

Floral Arrangement Class

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Body:

Please join the Moline Public Library and Two Chicks and Flower Cart for a fun night filled with flowers and laughs.

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
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Father's Day.

Independence Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Independence Day.

Soundscape Session

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Body:

A soundscape session is a relaxing experience using gentle, calming sounds – including crystal singing bowls and other soothing percussion instruments – to help the body unwind, calm the nervous system, and release stress.

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–7:00pm
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Body:

Please join the Moline Public Library and Two Chicks and Flower Cart for a fun night filled with flowers and laughs.

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. 

Labor Day Weekend

All Day 9/6–9/7
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Labor Day weekend.

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Veterans Day.

Closing Early

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library

Thanksgiving and Day After

All Day 11/26–11/27
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Thanksgiving and day after.

Closing Early

5:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

All Day 12/24–12/25
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
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

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

Closed for Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day holiday.