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

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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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Time	Sun (4/26)	Mon (4/27)	Tue (4/28)	Wed (4/29)	Thu (4/30)	Fri (5/01)	Sat (5/02)
3 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Plug & Play 3:00pm–4:30pm Kids, Teens This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: 2nd Floor Program Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming Body: Teens and tweens in Grades 6 -12 - Join us each Wednesday for a laid-back hangout in the 2nd Floor Program Room. Play Nintendo Switch and board games, try out fun crafts, meet friends, and relax! 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.
4 pm
5 pm			This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Bedazzle Event 5:30pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcoming Library Branch: Moline Public Library Room: Gold/Silver Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Body: Please join us to bedazzle to your hearts content (or however much you can complete in an hour and a half). 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 This event is in the "Families" group Teen Poetry Café Awards Ceremony 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Families This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group 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.			This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group PNG Shark Dissection 6:30pm–7:30pm Kids, Teens Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group 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 is a repeat of the program on Thursday, April 23. Register for only one session, please. 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.