The Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation is looking for volunteers to work in the sale room and sort books and other items in the back room. This will include bending, stretching, filing and lifting various sizes of books.
Currently, Friends is looking for volunteers to cover first and third Mondays of the month (10am to Noon) and Fridays (2pm to 4pm). A background check with the City of Moline is required for all volunteers. Please send information and/or inquiries to molinefriendsfoundation@gmail.com.
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Introducing Vega - a new and improved catalog for simpler searches and dynamic capabilities. Explore Vega here.
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Closed February 20
The library will be closed Monday, February 20 for President's Day. Even during the holiday, we're available online, 24/7 through our e-materials: Libby, Hoopla, and Axis360. Check them out!
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Featured Events |
Click any image below for program and registration information.
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Chair Yoga |
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Thursdays, Feb 2, 9, 16, and 23 at 10:00am. Join us for Chair Yoga in person at the library, or in the comfort of your own home on Zoom with Daina Lewis. These classes are open for all levels and remember…Yoga is for every body!
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In the Zone: Relax, Enjoy, Play |
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Saturday, Feb 4, 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Discover ways to handle and minimize stress with activities for all ages. Sponsored by Moline-Coal Valley School District and Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation.
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Lantern Festival |
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Monday, Feb 6, 3:00pm to 7:00pm. End the Lunar New Year with a bang! Join us in the Children's area for extra special games, activities and crafts celebrating the Lantern Festival.
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Saying Yes to Your Story: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander |
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Wednesday, Feb 8, 7:00pm. Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with the bestselling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet.
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PNG 3D Modeling and Printing |
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Wednesday, Feb 15 and Monday, Feb 27, 6:00pm. Learn about the library's 3D printer service and the steps involved in turning a 3D model into a 3D print. Each session is separate, focusing on a different aspect of 3D modeling/printing. Open to students ages 10-18.
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PNG Drones |
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Thursday, Feb 16, 6:00pm. Students ages 10-18 can take to the skies with mini drones! Learn essential drone knowledge, flight safety, basic piloting, photo skills, drone physics and more.
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PNG Pigeon Dissection |
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Tuesday, Feb 21 and Thursday, Feb 23, 6:30pm. Learn about animal biology, behavior, and habitat through this fun and educational process. Open to students ages 10 to 18. Please sign up for only one session.
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Moline High School Presents: The Wizard of Oz |
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Tuesday, Feb 28, 10:00am. Follow the yellow brick road right into the library for a preview of Moline High School's production of The Wizard of Oz! Munchkins of all ages are welcome.
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Quad City Arts Visiting Artists Alla Boara |
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Tuesday, Feb 28, 10:00am. This six-piece ensemble performs traditional Italian folk music reimagined through modern arrangements.
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Ongoing Events |
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Click any image below for program and registration information.
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Sew Fun!
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Wednesday, Feb 1, 6:00 pm. Welcome in the New Year by creating a super cute and squishy lucky rabbit. Ages 8-12.
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Movers and Shakers Storytime
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Thursday, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, 9:30am. Stories, songs, and rhymes for kids ages 0-5 and their grownup.
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Little Movers Storytime
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Monday, Feb 6, 13, 27, 9:30am and 10:45am. Stories, songs, and rhymes for kids ages 0-3 and their grownup.
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Pageturners
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Tuesday, Feb 7, 1:00pm. This month's selection: Infinite Country by Patricia Engel.
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Creativity Lab
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Thursday, Feb 9, 6:00pm. Kids in grades K-5 can create a seascape collage.
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Opera Quad Cities
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Tuesday, Feb 14, 7:00pm. Enjoy a monthly concert featuring talented local singers.
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Novel Naptime Club
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Wednesday, Feb 15, 9:30am. This month's selection: Flying Solo by Linda Holmes.
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Kids Anime Club
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Wednesday, Feb 15, 5:00pm. Students in grades 5-8 can watch anime, do a fun craft and talk with fellow anime fans!
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Teen Library Council
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Thursday, Feb 16, 3:30pm. Students in grades 6-12 give advice and feedback about library programs, materials, and services.
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Book 'Em Mystery Book Group
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Tuesday, Feb 21, 1:00pm. This month's selection: A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins.
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After School Explorers
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Wednesday, Feb 22, 3:00pm. Children in grades K-5 create, learn, and explore something new every month.
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Rooting Out Poverty Book Club
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Wednesday, Feb 22, 6:30pm. Project NOW Executive Director Dwight Ford will give a presentation on the impact of mass incarceration.
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PJ Party Storytime
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Monday, Feb 27, 6:00pm. This month's theme: pandas! For kids ages 3 and up with their families.
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Download the PrairieCat App |
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Access your Moline Public Library account through the PrairieCat mobile app. Learn more.
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Love the Library? Let everyone know! |
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Proceeds from t-shirt sales benefit Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation.
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