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Clearing the Lot at 3218 |
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Big thanks to City of Moline Public Works for all the work performed next door. Watch as they quickly and safely remove two buildings, a concrete pad, and level out the lot.
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It’s that time of year! Birdies for Charity is underway and Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation is once again participating. The library will receive 100% of your donation and is guaranteed an additional bonus promise of at least 5%. To donate, visit birdiesforcharity.com/donate and select our Birdie number 1308. Thank you once again for your support!
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The Library will be closed:
Sunday, May 8 - Mother's Day
Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30 - Memorial Day
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Featured Events |
Click any image below for program and registration information.
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Children's Book Week |
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May 1-7. Celebrate with different May holiday crafts in the Children's Department. Includes May Day, Lei Day, Eid al-Fitr and Cinco de Mayo!
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Saving a Family in World War II Hungary |
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Wednesday, May 4, Noon. Joe Berta Sr. shares his story of helping a family hide from the Nazis.
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PNG Flying Butterfly Cards |
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Thursday, May 5, 6:00pm. Make a card for someone special with a surprise inside. For grades 4-12.
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Free Comic Book Day |
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Saturday, May 7. Come in costume, pick up a free comic or two, play some games and more in this day-long celebration of comics and graphic novels.
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PNG Squishy Circuits |
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Tuesday, May 10, 6:00pm. Get creative with electricity! Learn about circuits while creating playdough sculptures.
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MWC Poetry Reading |
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Thursday, May 12, 6:30pm. Join us to hear selections from winners of Midwest Writing Center's National Poetry Month Poetry Contest.
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Meet the Author: Jessica and James Ege |
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Saturday, May 14, 11:30am. Meet local author and illustrator of Cassidy's Agility Adventure. This story is about the author's loveable dog learning to run the dog agility course.
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Lego Lab |
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Tuesday, May 17, 6:00pm. Join us for great stories and building fun. All bricks are provided, but be sure to bring your imagination!
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Send in the Clowns |
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Monday, May 18, 4:00pm. Come clown around with the Quad City Clown Troupe! Jokes, clowns and a special storytime just for clowns. All ages.
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PNG 3D Modeling/Printing |
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Wednesday, May 18, 6:00pm. Kids in grades 4-12 will learn 3D design basics, with an opportunity to create their own designs and have them printed on the library's 3D printer
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An Evening with Michelle Zauner |
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Wednesday, May 18, 7:00pm. Zauner discusses her bestseller, Crying in H Mart, a memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity.
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U.S. Citizenship Informational Meeting |
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Thursday, May 25, 6:00pm. Carolyn O'Connor with the Esperanza Legal Center will share information about the naturalization process.
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Illinois Libraries Present: Jessamine Chan & Emily Maloney |
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Wednesday, May 25, 7:00pm. Join the authors for a discussion about the systems of power that impact our lives, families, and finances, through the lens of their acclaimed books, The School for Good Mothers and Cost of Living.
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Writing and Mental Health with MWC |
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Thursday, May 26, 6:30pm. Midwest Writing Center Executive Director Ryan Collins will lead this class to share strategies for using writing to aid with mental health.
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Tween and Teen Summer Reading Decorating Party |
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Friday, May 27, 4:30pm. Help get the Teen Corner ready for the Summer Reading Program. Enjoy pizza and drinks while you work. Open to students in grades 5-12.
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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, May 4, 6:00pm. Make needle-felted Star Wars characters.
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Self Care Saturday Zine
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Starting May 7. This month's issue: National Meditation Month.
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Opera Quad Cities
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Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 pm. Join us for a live musical performance from Opera Quad Cities.
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Creativity Lab
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Thursday, May 12, 6:00pm. Colorful flower bouquets with clay and paper.
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Novel Naptime Book Club
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Wednesday, May 18, 9:30am. This month's selection: The Whisper Network by Chandler Baker.
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Teen Library Council
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Thursday, May 19, 3:30pm. Students in grades 6-12 are needed to give advice and feedback on programs, materials, services.
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PJ Party Storytime
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Monday, May 23, 6:00pm. Put on your PJs and join us live for a PJ Party that is right out of your dreams with songs, stories, and fun! May's theme: unicorns and dragons!
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Rooting Out Poverty Book Discussion Group
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Tuesday, May 24, 6:30pm. This month's selection: Broke in America by Joanne Samuel Goldblum and Colleen Shaddox.
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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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