Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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. 

Sensitive Pokémon Party with Eevee and Pikachu

Sensitive Pokémon 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
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.

Three adults seated at a table reviewing paperwork.

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!  

white background with purple book and flowers text reading Teen Poetry contest and MPL logos

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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Twisted Tales Presents Moline Confidential

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: Moline Public Library
Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: History, Presentation
Body:

Come hear presenter Jeff Adamson share all the secrets of Moline that your parents never told you.

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. 

History of Swedes in Moline

6:30pm–7:30pm
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.

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.

Teen Poetry Café Awards Ceremony

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Families
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. 

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.

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.

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.

Closed for Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Moline Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas Day holiday.