| Moline Public Library September Update   
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September Programs and Events
Monday, September 4
THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED
The Library will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day.
Wednesdays, September 6 and 20
Story Time for Littles
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.
Thursday, September 7
Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Platinum Room
Grades 6 - 12
An opportunity for teens to have input on program and materials offerings. Earn service hours! Meets the first Thursday of each month during the school year.
Thursday, September 7
Book Discussion: "By the Numbers"
7:00 pm
Meeting Rooms
A discussion of author Jen Lancaster's Illinois Reads pick "By the Numbers". For more information about the author and book, visit:
Jen Lancaster For more information about the Illinois Reads initiative, visit:
IL READS
Thursdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28
Preschool Story Time
10:00 am
Children's Program Room
Ages 3 - 5
Age appropriate story time and activities to encourage early literacy skills and school readiness. Siblings welcome.
Friday, September 8
Illinois State Capitol: An Insider's Tour
Noon
Meeting Rooms
All Ages
September's installment of the popular Noon-Day Series. Rich Morthland, Black Hawk College instructor, will present an insider's tour of the
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.
For more information on the Capitol, visit: IL Capitol
Saturday, September 9
Calligraphy Class
10:00 am
Meeting Rooms
QC artist and calligrapher Amy Nielsen will teach the basics of calligraphy. All supplies provided. Registration is required as space is limited. Visit the 2nd floor Reference Desk or call 309-524-2470.
Mondays, September 11, 18, 25
Story Time for Littles
9:30 am
or 10:45 am
Children's Program Room
Ages Birth - 36 months
Stories, rhymes, songs and more that encourage development of early literacy skills. Siblings welcome.
Tuesday, September 12
Consumer Health Complete Database Class
Noon - 1:00 pm
Bronze Room
A visual presentation of Consumer Health Complete, the
single most comprehensive resource for
consumer-oriented health content.
More information can be found by visiting MPL Databases and selecting 'Health' in the top navigation bar. Registration is required as space is limited. Visit the
2nd floor Reference Desk or call 309-524-2470.
Tuesday, September 12
Teen Anime Club
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Bronze Room
Grades 6-12
Anime and manga fans are invited to join the
Library's Anime Club. Watch, read, discuss, and hang out with fellow otaku. Meetings
are on the second Tuesday of the month. Drop in any time.
Wednesday, September 13
After School Fun for Teens
Noon
Enjoy board and card games and video systems with friends. Drop in anytime.
Wednesday, September 13
Exploratorium - Grout Museum
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Grades K-5
A special program featuring the Grout Museum. Explore new art using whirly-gigs, gyroscopes and tops to create spin art and color wheels. This fun-filled program will have participants spinning science and art so fast they might get dizzy! For more information, visit:
Grout Museum
Thursday, September 14
Estate Planning
Noon
Meeting Rooms
An educator with the Foundation of Financial Education will discuss a variety of estate planning topics including wills and trusts, choosing an executor, tax-free inheritance and dealing with estate taxes.
Thursday, September 14
Creativity Lab
6:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Ages 5 and up
Make art your way! A different project each month.
Saturday, September 16
Cartoon Drawing
10:00 am
Children's Program Room
Ages 8 - 12
Learn the basics of cartoon drawing, taught by author Xochi Pannell and author/illustrator Josh Wright, the creators of the books "Tinker and Atticus to the Rescue" and "Mario and Frida, Double Trouble".
Saturday, September 16
Author Visit: Investigative Journalist Alison Flowers
3:00 pm
Meeting Rooms
Join "Exoneree Diaries" author Alison Flowers as she shares her experiences and work. Part of the Library's six-part Illinois Reads series. For more information on Alison Flowers, visit: ALISON FLOWERS For more information about the Illinois Reads showcase series, visit: IL READS
Monday, September 18
Computer Basics
Noon
Meeting Rooms
Subject matter will cover terminology, mouse and keyboard basics, opening and closing programs, creating documents and saving work. Registration is required as space is limited.
Visit the
2nd floor Reference Desk or call 309-524-2470.
Wednesday, September 20
Exploratorium - New Science Kits
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Grades K - 5
A special program featuring the Library's newest science education offerings. Get the hands-on tour!
Thursday, September 21
Spotlight on Spy School
6:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Grades 1 - 6
Exciting new program providing hands-on opportunities with a popular new trend focus each month.
Thursday, September 21
Internet Basics
6:00 pm
Meeting Rooms
Participants must have basic mouse and Windows skills.
Course will cover terminology, web browsers, search techniques along with usernames and passwords. Email will NOT be discussed. Registration is required. Visit the 2nd floor Reference Desk or call 309-524-2470.
Monday, September 25
Exploratorium, Jr.
6:00 pm
Children's Program Room
Ages 5 and younger
STEAM exploration for the little ones. Age-appropriate hands-on projects and experiments. Siblings welcome.
Tuesday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 27
The Great Quad Cities Listen with WVIK
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
The Great Quad Cities Listen is an attempt to collect and share stories from our diverse population. By sharing our stores with one another, we hope to not only gain civic pride, but build connections and create a more compassionate Quad Cities. For more information:
WVIK
Tuesday, September 26
Celebration of Hispanic Culture
6:00 pm
Library Lobby
All Ages
Traditional crafts for all ages and food samples provided by La Primavera restaurant. Inspired by 2017 Illinois Reads pick "The Book of Unknown Americans". For more information about the book and author, visit:
Hispanic Culture
Wednesday, September 27
Exploratorium - All in Stitches
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Grades K - 5
A special program featuring everything stitching and sewing related.
Thursday, September 28
Book 'em Mystery Book Club
6:30 pm
Meeting Rooms
Join in on our newest book club. Pick up a copy of this month's book at the Reference Desk and start sleuthing.
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FOCUS on: Digital Resources!
Your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
A text searchable collection of Moline High School yearbooks is now available online. Date range begins at 1913 and ends with 2013. Visit
MPL Databases
and select 'Moline High School Yearbooks'. Or, if you can't do without the real thing, the physical yearbooks remain available for your perusal in are Local History Room on the 2nd floor of the Library.
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