Moline Public Library

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

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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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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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PNG Shark Dissection

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Gold/Silver/Bronze Room at Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Class, STEAM

Age Group:

Kids, Teens

Open

Library Branch: Moline Public Library

Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room

Age Group: Kids, Teens

Program Type: Class, STEAM

Registration Required

Body:

Learn about animals through the dissection of a dogfish shark. This program repeats on Thursday, April 30. Register for only one session, please.

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All Day	This event is in the "Adults" group National Poetry Month Adult Poetry Contest All Day 4/1–4/30 Adults This event is in the "Adults" group 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! 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.
9 am				This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Novel Naptime Book Club 9:30am–10:30am Adults, Families This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults, Families Program Type: Book Club Body: Do you have young kids and can't seem to find the time to get away for a fulfilling book club? Come join us for Novel Naptime, a popular materials book club for parents - where kids preschool age and under are welcome! 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.
10 am					This event is in the "Adults" group IDES: How to Apply for State Jobs 10:30am–1:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Presentation Body: The state of Illinois has fulfilling career opportunities in a variety of public service sectors. Come check out our current openings and see how to create a career profile for easy ongoing applications. 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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6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Write Now! Writer's Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Literary, Meeting Registration Required Body: Adult writers of all genres are invited to a monthly writing group to share your work and get and give feedback. Please bring a short section of your writing 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Retirement University – Part 2: Income Planning & Tax-Smart Retirement Strategies 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Gold/Silver/Bronze Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Class Registration Required 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Science Fiction Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club, Literary Body: The Science Fiction Book Club will be meeting the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm. 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 This event is in the "Adults" group MPL Makers Club - Mini Lorax Magnet 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Kit Registration Required Body: Just in time for Earth Day, Makers will be creating their very own speaker for the trees - a mini Lorax holding a Truffula tree! 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.