Chilly Days Donation Drive

Cold weather is coming! Let’s come together and do all we can to ensure that no one has to be without warm winter gear or personal care items through the upcoming months. Join Moline Public Library as we show our care for our community through donations to our local she......More

Cold weather is coming! Let’s come together and do all we can to ensure that no one has to be without warm winter gear or personal care items through the upcoming months. Join Moline Public Library as we show our care for our community through donations to our local shelters.Donations can be dropped off in the bins in the library lobby and are welcome throughout the month of October! Please give what you can. This is who we are collecting for this year and what they are requesting :Bethany for Children and Families : child & adult sizes - gloves/mittens, socks, winter hatsChristian Care : deodorant, shampoo, shower gel/soapProject NOW : warm winter clothesThe Third Place QC : blankets, gloves, hand warmers, hats, thermal underwear, winter coats for adultsYouthHope : child & adult sizes - gloves/mittens, winter coats, winter hats, headbands, & earmuffs (new items only please)

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Teentober Reading Challenge and Contests

Quad City area teens (ages 11-19) are invited to participate in a reading challenge and contests during the month of October. For the Teentober Reading Challenge, during the month of October, for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 ......More

Quad City area teens (ages 11-19) are invited to participate in a reading challenge and contests during the month of October. For the Teentober Reading Challenge, during the month of October, for every 250 minutes you read, you will be entered into a Moline Library $25 Amazon gift card prize drawing. You will earn a prize for the first 250 minutes you read as well. If you read at least 1000 minutes, you will be entered in the QC Libraries’ grand prize drawing for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card. Pick up a Teentober reading log at the 2nd Floor Information Desk, the Teen Corner, or print from the link to the right.For the Teentober Contests, teens can create film, a performance, a piece of writing, or a piece of visual art that showcases their creativity and connects to the 2025 theme: "One of Us is Lying." Teens can work on their own or in teams of up to 5 members, and can submit only one entry per contest category. A Google account is needed to submit entries through the online form. Entries can be submitted any time from now until October 31. Film Contest | Videos must be under 5 minutes. Work on your own or with a group of up to 5. Performance of original music, dance, or spoken word may also be entered in this category.Visual Art Contest | Art entries must be submitted digitally. Let us know if you need help uploading your work.Writing Contest | Writing entries must be 1000 words or less.Special awards will be given out at the Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event on November 13, 2025, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center.Visit bit.ly/2025teentober to enter. See the attached flyer or email Tess at [email protected] for more information or if you have questions.

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Plug & Play

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!No registration needed - just drop in between 3 and 4:30.

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Preschool Halloween Party

Halloween stories, games, activities, and treats for children ages 3-5 and their adult.Siblings and costumes welcome!

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Power Up with Reading Celebration

Celebrate Children's Book Week with Dog Man & Friends! Supa fun games and crafts will be available in the Children's Department throughout the week.  While you are in, stop by the children's desk to enter for a chance to win one of seven Dav Pilkey books we will be givi......More

Celebrate Children's Book Week with Dog Man & Friends! Supa fun games and crafts will be available in the Children's Department throughout the week.  While you are in, stop by the children's desk to enter for a chance to win one of seven Dav Pilkey books we will be giving away!

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Little Movers Storytime

For kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes!

3210 41st Street, Moline, IL, 61265, US

Little Movers Storytime

For kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes!

3210 41st Street, Moline, IL, 61265, US

Pageturners

A contemporary fiction and nonfiction book discussion group that meets the first Tuesday of each month.  Books are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be picked up at the Information Desk.  Or find any copy and join

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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 favor......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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Plug & Play

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!No registration needed - just drop in between 3 and 4:30.

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Sew Fun! - Hedgehog Pincushions

Join us for another month of Sew Fun! November's project is a cute hedgehog pincushion - perfect for any budding sewing enthusiast. Students will learn new sewing techniques to make these super cute hedgies to keep all of their pins and needles in one place.Program will......More

Join us for another month of Sew Fun! November's project is a cute hedgehog pincushion - perfect for any budding sewing enthusiast. Students will learn new sewing techniques to make these super cute hedgies to keep all of their pins and needles in one place.Program will be in person in the Children's Programming room at 5:00pm. All materials for this program will be provided.This is an in-person ONLY event. Required registration opens October 1st and is limited.Program is for children ages 8-12.  An adult is required to be present within the room to assist.

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Science Fiction Book Club

The last Science Fiction Book Club meeting of 2025! 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 f......More

The last Science Fiction Book Club meeting of 2025! 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.For November, we will be reading The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. 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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Music & Movement

Put on your dancing shoes for Music & Movement, a music-based program for kids ages 2 - 5!

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Teen Henna

Join us to learn about the history, cultural significance and application techniques of henna from local artist, Ranjani Gopikrishna. Classes offer hands-on instruction in the traditional art of applying henna designs to the skin.Henna, also called as "Mehandi," refers ......More

Join us to learn about the history, cultural significance and application techniques of henna from local artist, Ranjani Gopikrishna. Classes offer hands-on instruction in the traditional art of applying henna designs to the skin.Henna, also called as "Mehandi," refers to the application of henna paste on the skin, typically in intricate designs, for decorative or ceremonial purposes. It's a form of body art that has been practiced for centuries in various cultures, particularly in South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.For those in Grades 6-12.

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Starry Night Storytime

Do you ever wish there was a storytime in the evening?  Well now there is!  Come to Starry Night Story time at 6:00 pm for picture books, rhymes and a little bit of playtime just before bed.  This event is for children age 3 and up with their families.No registration ne......More

Do you ever wish there was a storytime in the evening?  Well now there is!  Come to Starry Night Story time at 6:00 pm for picture books, rhymes and a little bit of playtime just before bed.  This event is for children age 3 and up with their families.No registration necessary.

3210 41st Street, Moline, IL, 61265, US