Teen Volunteer Kit 1

Help us stock our seed library and earn a prize ticket! Pick up a kit with peas, corn, or beans to pack into individual envelopes. Supplies and instructions provided. Return to the library by Saturday, July 25, for a prize ticket.Teen ​Volunteer Kit 2 will be available ......More

Help us stock our seed library and earn a prize ticket! Pick up a kit with peas, corn, or beans to pack into individual envelopes. Supplies and instructions provided. Return to the library by Saturday, July 25, for a prize ticket.Teen ​Volunteer Kit 2 will be available Monday, June 15Teen Volunteer Kit 3 will be available Monday, June 29Teen Volunteer Kit 4 will be available Monday, July 13Projects will be mailed or delivered to their respective organizations from the library in August.Open to those in Grades 6-12. Kits available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Paws to Read with QCCAN

Boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN. These furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build their skills. Books will be in the room for you to pick from or you can bring your favori......More

Boost your reading skills by sharing stories with the therapy-certified dogs of QCCAN. These furry friends are great listeners and provide calm reassurance to kids looking to build their skills. Books will be in the room for you to pick from or you can bring your favorite from home! Open to children of all ages.

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Plant Bingo

Come play Plant Bingo with the Moline Public Library!What is Plant Bingo you might ask?It's just Bingo but all the prizes are plants!This event has filled, but additional spots for Teens and their guests will open for registration when the Summer Reading Program begins!......More

Come play Plant Bingo with the Moline Public Library!What is Plant Bingo you might ask?It's just Bingo but all the prizes are plants!This event has filled, but additional spots for Teens and their guests will open for registration when the Summer Reading Program begins! Register here for those going into grades 6-12 beginning Saturday, May 30.

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Teen Plant Bingo

Plant Bingo is full, but extra spots have been added for teens and their guests. Register here for Plant Bingo if you are going into grades 6 through 12. If you are bringing an adult, add their name in the notes field when registering!Come play Plant Bingo with the Moli......More

Plant Bingo is full, but extra spots have been added for teens and their guests. Register here for Plant Bingo if you are going into grades 6 through 12. If you are bringing an adult, add their name in the notes field when registering!Come play Plant Bingo with the Moline Public Library!What is Plant Bingo you might ask?It's just Bingo but all the prizes are plants!

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Make a Garden Diorama

Drop in between 5:00 PM and 7:00 pm to create a garden diorama. Craft supplies, written instructions, and samples will be in the room along with staff to help with construction. This is an all ages event, so we will have sample projects ranging in skill level from pre-k......More

Drop in between 5:00 PM and 7:00 pm to create a garden diorama. Craft supplies, written instructions, and samples will be in the room along with staff to help with construction. This is an all ages event, so we will have sample projects ranging in skill level from pre-k to adult. All supplies provided by the library meet the Garden Diorama Contest rules should you wish to enter.You do not need to enter the Garden Diorama Contest to attend this event. All supplies brought in are the responsibility of the patron.

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Library Board Meeting

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.View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

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Lucky Diaz in Concert!

Get ready to dance, sing, read, and celebrate with Lucky Diaz—the ultimate crossover between music, storytelling, and cultural magic. Lucky will take the stage at 6pm, but kids and families can come early to explore hands-on activities based on Lucky's books and music. ......More

Get ready to dance, sing, read, and celebrate with Lucky Diaz—the ultimate crossover between music, storytelling, and cultural magic. Lucky will take the stage at 6pm, but kids and families can come early to explore hands-on activities based on Lucky's books and music. Lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the concert are welcome. In the event of inclement weather, this concert will be moved to the Moline Public Library Meeting Rooms.Want even more Lucky? Get a chance to meet Lucky atMercado on Fifth on Friday, June 12 at 5pm in the Family Zone where he will be signing free copies of his books Paletero Man and La Guitarrista*.Sponsored by The Joyce and Tony Singh Foundation and Moline Rotary and in partnership with Mercado on Fifth and Butterworth Center.Lucky Diaz is a bilingual, songwriting, taco-eating, multi–Latin Grammy Award–winning and six-time Emmy–nominated musician, children’s television personality and author. Want to learn more about Lucky?Click here!*While supplies last

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Stories in the Gardens

Join us in the Moline Library Gardens for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to age 6 with a parent or other adult.

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Teen Volunteer Kit 2

Earn extra prize tickets for volunteering this summer! Teen Volunteer Kit 2 includes materials and instructions for making lip balm holders for guests of the Third Place QC.Return your completed project to the library by Saturday, July 26, to earn a prize ticket.Bring i......More

Earn extra prize tickets for volunteering this summer! Teen Volunteer Kit 2 includes materials and instructions for making lip balm holders for guests of the Third Place QC.Return your completed project to the library by Saturday, July 26, to earn a prize ticket.Bring in a prepackaged snack or hygiene item (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.) for the Third Place for an additional prize ticket.Items will be delivered by the library to the Third Place in August.Teen Volunteer Kit 3 will be available Monday, June 29Teen Volunteer Kit 4 will be available Monday, July 13Open to those in Grades 6-12. Kits available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Stories in the Park

Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and of course, PLAY!For children birth to 6 years old with an adult.NEW THIS YEAR! Mondays are VAN-tastic! The Moline Public Library Van will be out in the parks with us each Monday morning ......More

Join us during the summer in a different park around Moline for stories, songs, and of course, PLAY!For children birth to 6 years old with an adult.NEW THIS YEAR! Mondays are VAN-tastic! The Moline Public Library Van will be out in the parks with us each Monday morning from 10am to 12pm to check out or return library materials, sign up for library cards, and provide library services around town. Come visit after storytime!

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Mobile Mondays

Mondays are VAN-tastic! The Moline Public Library Van will be out in the parks with us each Monday morning after Stories in the Park to check out or return library materials, sign up for library cards, and provide library services around town.

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Middle School Anime Club

Are you looking for a cool place to hang out with your fellow 6th-8th graders? Do you love anime and manga? Then stop by the Children's Program Room for our Anime Club just for middle schoolers! A fun program where you don't have to read the same thing everyone else is ......More

Are you looking for a cool place to hang out with your fellow 6th-8th graders? Do you love anime and manga? Then stop by the Children's Program Room for our Anime Club just for middle schoolers! A fun program where you don't have to read the same thing everyone else is reading - just come to watch anime, do a fun craft and talk with your fellow anime fans! Each week is a new theme, with fun learning experiences and awesome anime recommendations to add to your watch list.Stop on by and bring a friend!This is our last meeting before our Summer Matsuri in July!

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PNG Drones

Love to code? Want to learn how to fly a drone? In this class you’ll use coding to control a drone to perform tasks.This program is part of the Project Next Generation Grant and is open to students in grades 5-12.

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4-H Wild Studio: Art Inspired by Nature

Get outside, get creative, and see nature in a whole new way. In this 4-week art series, teens will experiment with painting, nature-based materials, and outdoor inspiration while exploring the work of artists like Andy Goldsworthy and Georgia O'Keeffe. Come ready to cr......More

Get outside, get creative, and see nature in a whole new way. In this 4-week art series, teens will experiment with painting, nature-based materials, and outdoor inspiration while exploring the work of artists like Andy Goldsworthy and Georgia O'Keeffe. Come ready to create, relax, and express yourself—no pressure, no experience required.Please note, registration for one date does not carry through to the remaining sessions. You will need to register for each session you wish to attend, and registration opens 2 weeks prior to the session. Call 309-524-2470 with any questions.Session 3: Ephemeral Art & Nature Sculptures - We will be using natural items to create temporary art inspired by Andy Goldsworthy.

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Book 'Em Mystery Book Group

Come pick up a copy of our monthly selection at the Information Desk and start sleuthing today!

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PNG Sheep Heart Dissection

Learn about animals through the dissection of a sheep heart. This program repeats on Monday, June 22. Register for only one session, please. This program is part of the Project Next Generation Grant and is open to students in grades 5-12.

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Novel Naptime Book Club

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! Toys and activities will be available for the kids.......More

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! Toys and activities will be available for the kids. Don't worry, we fully expect there to be crying and interruptions while we meet, and that's ok! Every month is a party.Please pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk. If you have any questions, give us a call!

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Summer Pokémon Club

A club just for fans of Pokémon to hang out with other fans, play the card game or video games, trade cards, make a craft, or watch an episode of Pokémon!NEW DATES FOR THE SUMMER! Now meets once a month; 3rd Wednesdays in June, July & August.No sign up required - just d......More

A club just for fans of Pokémon to hang out with other fans, play the card game or video games, trade cards, make a craft, or watch an episode of Pokémon!NEW DATES FOR THE SUMMER! Now meets once a month; 3rd Wednesdays in June, July & August.No sign up required - just drop in and hang out with fellow trainers in 3rd - 5th grade.---------------------------------------------------------------Funding for Pokémon Club is made possible by The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) in partnership with The Pokémon Company International.

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Science Fiction Book Club

The Science Fiction Book Club will be meeting the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm.The book club will be primarily focusing on science fiction books, from classic novels to brand new books and everything in between, but all speculative fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, ho......More

The Science Fiction Book Club will be meeting the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm.The book club will be primarily focusing on science fiction books, from classic novels to brand new books and everything in between, but all speculative fiction (fantasy, sci-fi, horror, alternative history, etc.) is fair game.This month's book is A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle.A limited number of books will be available for check out at the 2nd floor Information Desk leading up to the book discussion.

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Colbrese Family Petting Zoo

Calling kids of all ages! We are thrilled to announce the return of the petting zoo!Pet animals ranging from baby goats to larger animals like a cow or horse. Each year we have a petting zoo, Colbrese Farms brings a different selection. Come see which animals visit us t......More

Calling kids of all ages! We are thrilled to announce the return of the petting zoo!Pet animals ranging from baby goats to larger animals like a cow or horse. Each year we have a petting zoo, Colbrese Farms brings a different selection. Come see which animals visit us this year!No registration is required. Groups are welcome, but to better serve you, please call the Children's Desk at 309-524-2480 before arriving.Open to all ages.

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Da Vinci Kids

Use clay to create balloon animal art as we learn about Jeff Koons and his work!Ages 3 - 6 with an adult. All craft supplies will be provided.

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MPL Makers Club - Dream Garden Diorama

Join us to create your very own dream garden diorama for our summer reading program art contest!Some supplies are provided, but please feel free to bring your own box and miniatures that you may want to add to your garden.

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Stories in the Gardens

Join us in the Moline Library Gardens for stories, songs, and fun! For children birth to age 6 with a parent or other adult.

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Galactic Jedi Training with Team Phoenix Martial Arts

Build up your Jedi skills with the instructors from Team Phoenix Martial Arts.Learn martial arts basics like hand-eye coordination and footwork while exploring the skills necessary to become a Jedi!For ages 4 to 12. Registration required.

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