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Starting Saturday, June 3 |
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It's Summer Reading Time
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Become a super hero just by reading! Registration starts on Saturday, June 3rd at the library or online with the Beanstack app or Beanstack site.
We have reading programs for Children, Teens and Adults so everyone can join the fun! Track your reading, win prizes, and enjoy our events throughout the summer.
SPONSORED BY:
Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation
Quad City Bank and Trust
Brookfield Zoo, Culver's Moline, Godfather's Pizza in Silvis, Java Lab, MetroLINK, Modern Woodmen of America, Moline Rotary, Quad City Arts, Quad City Music Guild, UAW 2282, United Way of the Quad Cities, Zimmerman Honda.
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It's Not Too Late!
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You still have time to support the library through a contribution to Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation through Birdies for Charity. Your donation supports the programs, materials, and services that enhance our community.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and be sure to get your donations (and Birdies guess) in by June 16th. All pledges will be accepted through July 7.
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Holiday Closing |
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The Library will be closed Sunday, June 18th for Father's Day.
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Featured Events |
Click any image below for program and registration information.
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"My Hero" Diorama Art Contest |
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June 1-29. Submit a diorama on the theme: from a book, film or game, an homage to your favorite superhero or real-life hero, or your favorite animal with super abilities. More info about categories and rules here.
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Self-Expression is Your Superpower Teen Art Contest |
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June 1-29. Artists in grades 6-12: create a piece of artwork that celebrates your uniqueness. Use your imagination to express yourself in the medium of your choice! More info about rules here.
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Our Local Heroes! |
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Monday, Jun 5, 10:00am. Come Meet our Moline Fire and Police Departments. Explore their vehicles, hear stories, and do activities that celebrate our local heroes.
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Navigate Your Stars: A Conversation with Jesmyn Ward |
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Tuesday, Jun 6, 7:00pm. Join us for an evening with the two-time National Book Award winner. Ward will discuss her life, her literary vision, and her unique perspectives on love and loss. Register here (Zoom event).
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Teen PRIDE Party |
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Friday, Jun 9, 11:30am - 1:30pm. It’s the last day of school. Come in and celebrate Pride Month with us with crafts, activities and fun! For teens in grades 6-12.
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Teen No-Sew Throw Service Project Kits |
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June 12-17. Helping is a superpower! Sign up for a no-sew throw kit and drop off your finished throw when you're done. Open to grades 6-12. Register here starting June 3.
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Martika: One Woman Circus Act |
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Tuesday, Jun 13, 1:00pm. Prepare to be amazed at this one-woman circus variety show. Martika will entertain all ages with silk fans, juggling, hula hoop tricks, and more!
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Bigger Bang Bubble Show |
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Tuesday, Jun 20, 11:00am and 1:00pm. Two performances! This show will have it all - smoke bubbles, helium bubbles, fire bubbles and MORE. Big fun for kids with their adult.
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Incredible Bats! |
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Wednesday, Jun 21, 6:00pm. See live Egyptian Fruit Bats and African Straw-Colored Fruit Bats, with Bat Conservation International-trained educator Sharon Peterson. All ages.
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Braiding Sweetgrass: A Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer |
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Wednesday, Jun 21, 7:00pm. Join us for a special evening with the award-winning author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. Register here (Zoom event).
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Celebrate Your Faves Day! |
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Thursday, Jun 22, 12:00pm - 2:00pm. Teens in grades 6-12: stop in for a day of music fandom celebration, as we celebrate our favorites with crafts, karaoke, and games. When registering, let us know your favorite musicians or any karaoke songs so we can add them to the lineup. Register here.
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Rules of the Road Class |
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Thursday, Jun 22, 1:30pm. Nancy Johnson, associated with AARP and the Office of the Illinois Secretary of State will present a 90-minute Illinois Rules of the Road class for seniors. Register here.
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Make Believe City |
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Tuesday, Jun 27, 10:00am. Come play pretend in our Make Believe City! Pretend to be a firefighter or nurse, go to the laundromat, visit the grocery store, and so much more. For children ages 0-6.
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Animal Superpowers with Niabi Zoo |
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Thursday, Jun 29, 11:00am and 1:00pm. See the strange, amazing ways that animals have physically adapted to their environment. Ages 6-12 with their adult, no live animals at this event. EVERY PERSON, CHILD AND ADULT, WHO WANTS TO ATTEND MUST REGISTER.
Register here (11:00am session).
Register here (1:00pm session).
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Ongoing Events |
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Click any image below for program and registration information.
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Pageturners
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Tuesday, Jun 6, 1:00pm. This month's selection: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson.
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Creativity Lab
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Thursday, Jun 8, 6:00pm. Create a diorama showing off your favorite hero!
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Novel Naptime Club
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Wednesday, Jun 21, 9:30am. This month's selection: Cover Story by Susan Rigetti.
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PJ Party Storytime
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Monday, Jun 26, 6:00pm. Stories and fun for kids ages 3 and up with their families. This month's theme: crazy colors!
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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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