Moline Public Library

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

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Mon-Thu: 9:00am-8:00pm

Fri: Closed

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.

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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!

First Chapter Book Club with the cover of The Lost Library on top of an open book

First Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, April 8, 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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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.

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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 (2/11)	Mon (2/12)	Tue (2/13)	Wed (2/14)	Thu (2/15)	Fri (2/16)	Sat (2/17)
All Day	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Families" group Lunar New Year Celebration All Day 2/10–2/13 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, Holiday, Special Event Body: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the Moline Public Library!! New activities in the Children's Department celebrating the first three days of the Lunar New Year, and to close out our Winter Reading Program! 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.
	This event is in the "Kids" group Library Lovers Book Box All Day 2/11–2/17 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: 1st Floor Children's Desk Age Group: Kids Program Type: Special Event Body: February is National Library Lovers' Month! To celebrate, we're putting together a Book Box full of books for kids birth to age 12 hand-selected by our librarians, plus treats and small gifts! 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.
		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Glow Painting Tiny Art Show All Day 2/12–2/24 Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Information Desk Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Body: Stop in to view the tiny glow-in-the-dark masterpieces created by teens! Be sure to return your art piece by Feb 10 to be included in the show. Artists can pick up their artwork between Feb 26 and March 9.
9 am		This event is in the "Kids" group Little Movers Storytime 9:30am–10:15am 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: Children's Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytime Body: For kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes!			This event is in the "Kids" group Movers & Shakers Storytime 9:30am–10:15am 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: Children's Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytime Body: Preschoolers and their grownup can join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes!
10 am		This event is in the "Kids" group Little Movers Storytime 10:45am–11:30am 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: Children's Program Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Storytime Body: For kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes!			This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga 10:00am–10:45am 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: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class Registration Required Body: Achieve increased mobility without getting down on the floor with this class. Daina Lewis, a Registered Yoga Teacher will lead us through standing and seated poses that use a chair for extra support. This is a perfect way to play in pos 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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2 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Time - Anime Club 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" 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 Program Type: Special Event Body: Teen Time Anime Club meets the second Wednesday of the month after school in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Discuss manga and anime, enjoy snacks, and play a game or make a craft! Open to 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.
3 pm					This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Library Council 3:30pm–4:15pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" 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 Program Type: Meeting Body: Students in grades 6-12 are needed to give advice and feedback about Library programs, materials, and services. Meetings will be on the third Thursday of the month at 3:30.
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5 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Sensitive Storytime 5:00pm–5:45pm 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: Storytime Registration Required Body: Join us for a new storytime especially for children and families who are looking for a smaller, more adaptive library experience. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Cooking Challenge 6:00pm–7:30pm Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Body: Compete in a cooking challenge using a bag of mystery ingredients and try not to get Chopped! Groups of 4-5 teen chefs can compete together. 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.			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group PNG Photography 6:00pm–7:30pm Kids, Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed 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, Teens Program Type: Class, STEAM Registration Required Body: Learn how to take the best possible photos using a digital SLR camera, then have fun editing them using software. This program is part of the Project Next Generation Grant and is open to students in grades 5 through 12. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). 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.
7 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group Opera Quad Cities 7:00pm–7:45pm 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: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Performer Body: Please join the Moline Public Library and Opera Quad Cities for another wonderful monthly performance! 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.