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There's an App for That!
The Moline Public Library now has its own app! You can have the Library literally in your own hands. Download MPLTOGO today to:
- Check your account
- Check due dates and renew items
- Search for and place holds
- Download or stream media
- Store your family's library card information
- Stay up to date on Library happenings
- Connect and Share on social media
- Call or email us - right from the app
For more details, visit: MPLTOGO profile MPLTOGO is available for download from the following:
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The Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation will hold an Overflow Book Sale on Saturday, May 20 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. There will be something for everyone -- books, CDs, and more -- and everything will be priced to sell! Time to stock up! All proceeds go to support Library programs and services.
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Project Next Generation
STEAM Programming
Emoji Pillows
Grades 4-8
Monday, May 8 6:00 pm
Make your very own pillow that looks like a faborite emoji using hand and machine stitching.
Illinois Veteran's History Project
Saturday, May 20 9 am - Noon
Veterans who live in or have lived in Illinois are eligible to have their stories added to this collection. Contact the Library to schedule an interview time and receive additional information.
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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Digital Resources!
Your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
Your Moline Public Library offers a large range of digital services that allow you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and even new languages to your computer, tablet, or phone! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later.
For biblioboard access and a complete list of available databases at the Moline Public Library, visit:
MPL Databases
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It's Birdies Time!
Help the Friends help the Library by participating in Birdies for Charity. The Friends will receive 100% of your donation...plus a bonus from the John Deere Foundation. Please consider a tax-deductible gift to the Library through this generous program. The Friends are Birdie #1308. Forms are available at the Library, or donate online at
BIRDIES FOR CHARITY
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May Programs and Events
COMING SOON! Saturday, June 3
Summer Reading Programs for all ages!!
May 1 - 6
A nation-wide initiative to serve as a reminder of the importance of books and reading to children during the developmental years. All are encouraged to read to a child this week.
Teen Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony
6:30 pm
All poets are invited to the Awards Ceremony, culminating our Teen Poetry Contest. Poets can read their poems and prizes will be awarded. Bring family and friends!
Tuesday, May 2
Lunch and Learn: Job Seekers Guide to Applying for Work Online
Bring a sack lunch or stop by Java Lab Grind and Dine before learning tips to successfully complete online job applications. An Illinois Department of Employment Security representative will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24
2:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Grades K-4
STEAM programming made fun.
Story Time for Littles - Evening Edition
6:00 pm
Children's Program Room
Ages Birth - 36 months
Nurture your young one's love of books through music, movement, stories and art exploration while helping develop language, motor and social skills.
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.
Thursday, May 4, 11, 18, 25
Story Time for Bigs
10:00 am
Children's Program Area
Ages 3 - 5 (siblings always welcome)
Read stories, play games and work on crafts.
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, May 4
Vibrant Neighborhoods Project
Film screening and discussion of 'Willie Velasquecz Your Vote is Your Voice' along with local neighborhood ideas with host Tar Macias. Pizza will be provided. Part of the WQPT Vibrant Neighborhoods Project, funded by Global Communities, funded locally by John Deere. More: Vibrant
Prehistory of the Quad Cities
Noon
Meeting Rooms
All Ages
May's installment of the popular Noon-Day Series will feature Christina Kastell, curator of history and anthropology from the Putnam Museum. Learn about the first people who lived in the Quad Cities area over 10,000 years ago and how their culture changed until they greeted the first EuroAmerican to arrive here. Discover how anthropologists use artifacts to tell the stories of daily live in ancient cultures. This program includes hands-on learning based on Native American artifacts from the Putnam. 　Bring your lunch or simply come to learn about the prehistory of our area.
The program is one of a series of Noon Day library programs sponsored by the Friends of the Moline Public Library.
Project Next Generation - Emoji Pillows
6:00 pm
Children's Program Room
Grades 4-8
Participants are invited to make a pillow featuring a favorite emoji using hand-stitching and a sewing machine.
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.
Bronze Room
Grades 6 - 12
Drop in anytime between 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Last club this semester! Watch, read, discuss and hang out with fellow otaku.
6:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Ages 5 and up
Make art your way!
Tuesday, May 16
'Are You An American? Prove It'
Meeting Rooms
A video segment of the PBS six-hour WWI miniseries, "The Great War" Learn more at: The Great War
Thursday, May 18
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Ages 4 - 12
Listen to awesome stories then test skills as a master LEGO builder. Blocks provided.
Saturday, May 20
Project Next Generation - Illinois Veteran's History Project
9:00 am - Noon
Gold Room
Vets who live in or have lived in Illinois are eligible to have their stories added to this collection. Contact the library to set up an interview time and receive pre-interview paperwork. Interviews will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
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.
Disney's The Little Mermaid
2:00 pm
Children's Area
Family Event, Pre-K and older
The Quad City Music Guild will perform a song from their show and give children a chance to meet some of the actors for photos and questions. Crafts and games will be available after the performance. Learn more at: Guild
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Meeting Rooms
Grades 6 - 12
School stressing you out? Wish you could go back to the good 'ole days of Kindergarten? Now you can! Drop in and enjoy snacks, games and coloring.
Book'em Mystery Book Club
6:30 pm
Meeting Rooms
Join our new Mystery Book Club. Book 'em! Book 'em meets the last Thursday of each month. Pick up a
copy from the reference desk and start sleuthing!
Monday, May 29
THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED for Memorial Day. The Library will re-open Tuesday, May 30 at 9:00 am.
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