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The Library is now on Instagram! We'll post program pictures and other items of interest. Check it out:
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Story Walk
March 27 - April 1
Walk through the Library to become part of a well-known children's book. An event for the whole family.
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Laurence Hobgood
Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Series
Thursday, March 16
Noon
Meeting Rooms
The Library will host the Quad City Arts Visiting Artist series featuring Laurence Hobgood in concert. Hobgood, a contemporary virtuoso pianist, collaborator, composer, arranger, producer, educator, has enjoyed a multi-faceted and dynamic career. His many accolades include a 2010 Grammy Award. For more information, visit: https://www.laurencehobgood.com/
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Project Next Generation
STEAM Programming
LEGO Robotics
Grades 4-8
Mondays, March 6 & 13 6:00 pm
Learn how to program robots and compete against your friends. Space is limited. Registration suggested.
Illinois Veterans History Project
Grades 4-12
Thursday, March 16 6:00 pm
Learn interview techniques, how to use recording equipment and the project's guidelines. Interviews with veterans will be scheduled in April and May. No registration is required.
Call (309) 524-2470 for more information.
Bus passes are available to registered participants.
Programs funded through a Project Next Generation grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a
Department of the Office of Secretary of State.
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Your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
hoopla is a digital media service offered by
Moline Public Library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. Over 200,000 titles to choose from, with more being added daily.
For hoopla access and a complete list of available databases at the Moline Public Library, visit:
MPL Databases
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March Programs and Events
Through April 12
AARP Free Tax Preparation
Mondays and Wednesdays
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
By appointment only. Call 2-1-1. Offered by AARP
Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Exploratorium
2:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Grades K-4
STEAM programming made fun.
Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22
Citizenship Education Class
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Meeting Rooms
This is an eight week course offering classes to prepare for English writing and reading tests, U.S. history and civics questions, and oral interviews. The course is free and open to anyone looking for information and citizenship preparation. Registration is Required and space is limited. Call (309) 524-2470 or stop by the 2nd floor Reference Desk for more details.
Wednesdays, March 1 and 15
Story Time for Littles - Evening Edition
Nurture your young one's love of books through music, movement, stories and art exploration while helping develop language, motor and social skills.
Wednesdays, March 1 and 15
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Play a variety of video games, board games, and computer games in the Teen Corner of the Library. Drop in any time. No registration required.
Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Story Time for Bigs
10:00 am
Children's Program Room
Ages 3-5
Stories, rhymes, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills. Siblings welcome.
Thursday, March 2
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Tweens and teens grades 6-12 are invited to join the Library's Teen Advisory Group. Make new friends, give advice about programs and materials for teens, and earn service credits.
Thursday, March 2
Lunch & Learn: Job Fair Interview Preparation Workshop
Noon
Meeting Rooms
Bring your lunch and learn while an Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) representative will provide the "do's and don'ts" of interviewing at a job fair, featuring what employers are looking for in a during the interview process.
Monday, March 6 and 13
Project Next Generation - Lego Robotics
6:00 pm
Children's Program Room
Grades 4-8
Participants are invited to learn how to program robots and compete against friends. Space is limited.
Metro bus passes available. Call (309) 524-2470 for more information and to register. This program is funded by a Project Next Generation grant and developed pursuant to a Library Services and Technology act grant administered by the Illinois State Library using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28
ESL Conversation Circles
6:00 pm
Meeting Rooms
Practice English with ESL conversation circles. Those planning on applying for citizenship can practice for the citizenship interview.
Thursdays, March 9
Creativity Lab
6:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Ages 5 and up
Make art your way!
Thursday, March 9
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Hiring Event
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Meeting Rooms
More than 15 local employers are expected to be on hand for a job fair. Participants should attend with resumes and be ready to interview.
Friday, March 10
Noon-Day Series
Frank Claudy Tin Whistle Concert
Noon
Meeting Rooms
All Ages
March's installment of the popular Noon-Day series will feature Frank Claudy and a variety of wind instruments. For a sample of Dr. Claudy's music:
Click HERE
Tuesday, March 14
Family Fort Night
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Children's Area
Family Event
Bring pillows, sheets and blankets for an evening of fort building at the Library.
Tuesday, March 14
Anime Club
Grades 6 - 12
Drop in anytime between 3:30 - 5:30 pm
First club of the semester! Watch, read, discuss and hang out with fellow otaku.
Thursday, March 16
Quad City Arts Visiting Artists Series presents
Laurence Hobgood
Noon
Meeting Rooms
All Ages
2010 Grammy Award winning pianist, Laurence Hobgood, in concert.
Thursday, March 16
Project Next Generation - Illinois Veterans History Project
6:00 pm
Meeting Rooms
Grades 4 - 8
Learn interview techniques for documenting veterans' stories.
Metro bus passes available. Call (309) 524-2470 for more information. This program is funded by a Project Next Generation grant and developed pursuant to a Library Services and Technology act grant administered by the Illinois State Library using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Thursday, March 16
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Listen to awesome stories then test skills as a master LEGO builder. Blocks provided.
Saturday, March 18
Let's Talk About World War I
3:00 pm
Silver and Bronze Rooms
Explore short readings and videos about the First World War with Dr. Lendol Calder, Augustana College Professor of History.
Part of a two-year program series exploring the First World War. Programming coincides with the 100th anniversary of our nation's entry in the war in 1917 and is presented in partnership with The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the National World War I Museum and Memorial, with generous support from The National Endowment for the Humanities.
Tuesday, March 21
Missing, but not Forgotten: From Movie Houses to Mansions
Noon
Meeting Rooms
Comedy Sportz' Jeff Adamson will present a QC history hack program infusing humor into history.
Monday, March 27 - Friday, March 31
Story Walk
Follow a trail to read a story. Available all week.
Wednesday, March 29
Winning Votes for Women
6:00 pm
Meeting Rooms
All Ages
Actress and scholar Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. portrays suffragist Alice Paul (1885-1977), one of the most dynamic leaders in the fight to win the right to vote for women. For more on our performer: Click HERE
Part of a two-year program series exploring the First World War. Programming coincides with the 100th anniversary of our nation's entry in the war in 1917 and is presented in partnership with The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the National World War I Museum and Memorial, with generous support from The National Endowment for the Humanities.
Thursday, March 30
Book'em Mystery Book Club
Meeting Rooms
6:30 pm
Join our new Mystery Book Club, Book 'em! Book 'em will meet the last Thursday of each month. The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz will be the first book to be discussed. Come pick up a copy from the reference desk and start sleuthing!
We are always open online at www.molinelibrary.com
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