Moline Public Library

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Moline Public Library
3210 41st Street
Moline, IL 61265
United States

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Fri-Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

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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.

knight holding a sword aloft in a shaft of glowing light. official poster of national poetry month from poets.org.

National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30

2nd Floor Information Desk at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Contest, Literary

Age Group:

Adults

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Contest, Literary

Body:

April is National Poetry Month,

Each year it happens only once,

Please join us to celebrate by submitting your poem

Then come read it May 6, don't just stay home!

I promise it will be so much funth!

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Dungeon Delvers

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Children's Program Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Gaming, Meeting

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Open

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Children's Program Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Gaming, Meeting

Registration Required

Body:

Welcome, adventurer, to Dungeon Delvers! This program is perfect for anyone in 6th - 8th grade who's ever wanted to try their hand at playing dungeons and dragons, or even running their own game with friends.

picture of author, Dave Markward

Rooting Out Poverty Book Club - Author Visit from Dave Markward

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club, Special Event

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Open

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Silver/Bronze Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Book Club, Special Event

Registration Required

Body:

Author and former Moline teacher and coach, Dave Markward, will be joining us for a special community forum to discuss his book From Dubuque to Selma & Beyond : My Journey to Und

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Time	Sun (7/10)	Mon (7/11)	Tue (7/12)	Wed (7/13)	Thu (7/14)	Fri (7/15)	Sat (7/16)
All Day	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Read Beyond the Beaten Path - Summer Reading Fun for All Ages! All Day 6/4–7/30 Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: 1st Floor Children's Desk Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Everyone Program Type: Literary Body: Children's Program Ages Birth - 12 Years Old Start your way on the reading trail by keeping track of the days you read. Follow these steps for reading success:
	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group Beyond the Beaten Path Summer Art Contest Voting All Day 7/6–7/16 Kids, Families This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Kids, Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Body: Stop in the Children's Department to vote for your favorite Summer Reading Art Contest Dioramas! Dioramas will be on display for voting in the Children's Department July 6th - 16th.
	This event is in the "Adults" group Self Care Saturday Zine 07/09/2022 @ 9:00am–07/23/2022 @ 5:00pm Adults Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk Age Group: Adults Program Type: Kit Registration Required Body: Sign up for this month's zine full of literary word finds, cross words, and cryptograms that your librarian has created just for you! A perfect portable companion for summer vacation.
10 am		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group Stories in the Park - Prospect Park 10:00am–10:30am Kids, Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Kids, Families Program Type: Storytime Body: This stoytime is packed with stories, songs, rhymes and FUN to start your week off right. Each week is at a different park. No program on Monday, July 4. For children birth to 5 years old with an adult.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Sylvan Island Walking Tour with Norm Moline 10:00am–11:30am Adults, Everyone Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: History Registration Required Body: Join the Moline Public Library for a walking tour of Sylvan Island. Dr.
11 am
12 pm					This event is in the "Everyone" group Library Board Meeting 12:00pm–1:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Silver/Bronze Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Meeting Body: The Library Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 12:00 p.m. Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
1 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Laura Ernst: Kinetic Artist 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids, Families, Everyone This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room Age Group: Kids, Families, Everyone Program Type: Exhibit, Performer, Special Event Body: You’ve never seen a show like this before – guaranteed. Kids will laugh, gasp and cheer at Laura’s unique high-energy show!
2 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Meet WQPT's Molly of Denali! 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Special Event Body: WQPT's Molly of Denali will be coming to the library!
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Bridging Literacy Event at Riverside Park East Pavilion 4:30pm–6:30pm Kids, Families, Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Kids, Families, Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, Special Event, Storytime Body: Join us at Riverside Park East Pavilion for fun early literacy activities, stories, games, crafts, snacks, drawing and more! Every child receives a free book and activity kit.
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Kids" group Creativity Lab with the Figge 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Children's Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Body: Join us for Creativity Lab this month in the Children's Program Room, where Kelsey from the Figge will be showing us how to make a fun art project! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Fidget Quilt Service Project 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Body: Need something to do with your hands? Come help make fidget quilts that we will donate to area assisted living communities to help soothe fidgeting minds and stimulate senses.