Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate 150 years in September.
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Featured Events |
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TEENtober Teen Reading Contest |
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October 1 - 31. Teens age 11-19 are encouraged to read and earn prizes this October. Track your reading on the Beanstack web site or through the Beanstack app.
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TEENtober Creative Contests |
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October 1-31. Teens between the ages of 11-19 are invited to create a creative work and explore the 2022 theme of Express + Respect. Read more about the contest and rules here.
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The Yoyos in Concert |
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Monday, Oct 3, 6:30pm. Join us for an evening of live music with acoustic guitar duo The Yoyos! Enjoy a performance of favorites from the 1960s through today.
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Meet Bestselling Author Nickolas Butler |
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Thursday, Oct 6, 6:00pm. Enjoy an evening with bestselling and award-winning author Nickolas Butler as he reads from his newest novel, Godspeed, and discusses his work.
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What to Do With the Box From Grandma’s Attic |
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Tuesday, Oct 11, 6:30pm Come to this session to find out what you should keep and how you can integrate Grandma's treasures into your family history.
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Ghostbusters Night! |
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Wednesday, Oct 12, 3:30pm to 6:30pm. Join us for an evening of ectoplasm-making, ghost stories and fun with the Ghostbuster Rebels of Illinois! For ghosts and ghouls of all ages, costumes encouraged.
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Why Taiwan Matters with Norm Moline |
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Wednesday, Oct 12, 6:00pm. Dr. Moline (Professor Emeritus of Geography, Augustana College) will take you through a journey of the nation's 70 year history and into the present.
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A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward |
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Wednesday, Oct 12, 7:00 pm. The two-time National Book Award winner will discuss how her literary vision and personal experiences address urgent questions about racism and social injustice.
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Twisted Tales Presents "Creepy Quad Cities" |
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Monday, Oct 17, 6:30pm. Jeff Adamson, of G.i.T. Improv, will present on the creepy places, legends and stories of the Quad Cities. Come and get in the mood for Halloween!
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Preschool Halloween Party |
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Tuesday, Oct 18, 6:00pm. Halloween stories, games, activities, and treats for children ages 3-5 and their adult. Siblings and costumes welcome!
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Ravensbrück Concentration Camp |
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Wednesday, Oct 19, 6:00pm. Judith Winnick presents an extraordinary lecture about Ravensbrück, the only all women’s concentration camp during WWII.
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Ghostly Night |
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Tuesday, Oct 25, 6:00pm. Calling all ghosts, goblins & ghouls! Halloween fun and spooky activities for school kids. Costumes encouraged.
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Wednesday, Oct 26, 12:00pm. Terry Lynch recounts ghoulish stories such as the Murphysboro Mud Monster, Headless Horseman of Illinois, Nellie the Lion, Bigfoot in Illinois, The Mad Gasser of Mattoon, and more. For teens and adults.
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Ongoing Events |
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Click any image below for program and registration information.
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Little Movers Storytime!
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Monday, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 at 9:30am and 10:45am. Stories, songs, and rhymes for kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup.
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Pageturners
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Tuesday, Oct 4, 1:00pm. This month's selection: Shotgun Lovesongs by Nickolas Butler
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Opera Quad Cities
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Tuesday, Oct 4, 7:00pm. Enjoy an evening of live music with a performance from Opera Quad Cities.
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Sew Fun! Bat Stuffie
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Wednesday, Oct 5, 6:00pm. This super cool project will drive you batty! Ages 8-12, regisgtration required.
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Movers and Shakers Storytime!
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Thursday, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 at 9:30am. Stories, songs, and rhymes for kids ages 0 to 5 and their grownup.
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Tween/Teen Drop-In
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Wednesday, Oct 12, 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Get ready for Halloween with a selection of spooky crafts and games.
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Kids Anime Club
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Wednesday, Oct 19, 5:00pm. Come to watch anime, do a fun craft and talk with your fellow anime fans! Grades 5-8.
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Rules of the Road Class
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Thursday, Oct 20, 1:30pm. A free, 90-minute Illinois Rules of the Road class for seniors. Registration required.
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Teen Library Council
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Thursday, Oct 20, 3:30pm. Students in grades 6-12 are needed to give advice and feedback about programs, materials, and services.
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PJ Party Storytime
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Monday, Oct 24, 6:00pm. A PJ Party that is right out of your dreams. This month's theme is Beards and Mustaches!
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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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