July 2019

Summer Reading Continues!


   It's Showtime at Your Library!

There's still time to register for our Summer Reading Program.  Link HERE  for a complete calendar of FREE programming offered.  Many thanks to our lead sponsors, US Bank and VanDerGinst Law for providing much needed funding.  We look forward to seeing you at the Library! 

 

It's Birdies for Charity Time
Final weeks - all forms due by July 12



The Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation are asking for a little help from Library supporters. Give through Birdies for Charity - 100% of your gift goes to the Library, plus a bonus from Birdies. 
 
Access online
HERE . Or, pick up a form the next time you're in the Library. 

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Collection Connection


The book club books have been emancipated! 

From their plastic bins, that is. We now have our book club selections prettily displayed on the shelves, fully visible to our patrons. We have selected these titles as great picks for book clubs, and have 10 copies of each book. Some titles have a large print or audio copy available as well.

Now that they are freed, they can be checked out singly, just a handful for a smaller group, or have each group member come in and check out their own. These titles are not reserved for book clubs only, if there's a title you want to read, take it!
Contributed by: Rebecca Bacon
Adult Services Librarian

 


Need a Meeting Space?
Reserve a Room at the Library!

The Library offers community meeting spaces for a variety of events from small meetings to large programs. For guidelines and nominal fee schedule, visit: Meeting Room Info
To reserve a room, visit: MEETING ROOM CALENDAR


 


July Programs and Events
For Children (Teens & Adults Schedule below...)

Additional information may be found on Our Website! 
   
 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
It's Showtime at Your Library!
June 1 - July 27
Summer Reading Program at the Moline Public Library provides a variety of fun-filled programs and activities to keep kids learning over the summer months. Check out our calendar listing and plan weekly trips to the Library. 
   
Register online at molinelibrary.com 
or call (309) 524-2480

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Messing Around
Monday, July 1 at 10:00 am
Birth - 6 years old
A fun twist on story time for summer fun!  More info: Messing!
 
Absolute Science
It's Showtime at Your Library! 
Monday, July 1 at 1:00 pm
Fun science experiments and interactive fun. 
Elementary students and their families. More info: Absolute Science
Sponsored by Moline Rotary Club.
 
Quad City Arts Teen Improv Comedy Performance
It's Showtime @ Your Library! Program
Tuesday, July 2 at Noon
Spend the lunch hour enjoying these talented teens.
More info: Improv
 
Outdoor Discovery
Tuesday, July 2 at 6:00 pm
Arts and crafts in the great outdoors
More info: Outdoors
 
Thursday, July 4
CLOSED for Independence Day
 
Preschool Story Time
Thursday mornings at 10 am in July (*does not meet July 4)
36 months - pre-K
Age appropriate stories and activities for school readiness
 
Themed Parks - Aqua Fun (Riverside East Shelter)
Wednesday, July 10 at 10:30 am
Fun water activities with the Moline Parks Department
For elementary students.  More info:  Parks - Aqua Fun
 
ScribbleMonster
It's Showtime at Your Library! Program
Wednesday, July 10 at 1:00 pm
Art themed fun in this large scale program. More info: Scribble
Sponsored by Eye Surgeons Associates .
 
Create with the Figge - Found Objects
Thursday, July 11 at 6:00 pm
Featuring the artwork of Vanessa German.  Registration required. More info:  Figge
Sponsored by the Figge Art Museum.
   
50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing & Our Night Sky
Tuesday, July 16 at 7:30 pm
Join the Astronomy Club to learn about the moon landing and view our night sky through their telescope.
Family event.  More info: Astronomy
 
Kid's Movie Sing-a-long
Friday, July 19 at 1:00 pm
Join the fun and sing along to a children's favorite.  You're sure to know every word!  More info: Sing
 
Art Extravaganza
Saturday, July 20 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Showstopper Sculpture Contest participant displays and art activities. More info: Art
Sponsored by Moline Kiwanis Club.
 
Mary Macaroni
It's Showtime at Your Library! Program
Monday, July 22 at 10:00 am
Join in the fun songs and movements of Mary Macaroni! 
More info:  Mary
Sponsored by the QC Parrot Head Club
 
Theme Parks - Super Silly at Prospect Park (shelter by WQAD)
Wednesday, July 24 at 10:30 am
Fun activities with the Library and Parks Department.  Parks
 
Tween and Teen Escape Room
It's Showtime at Your Library! Program
Thursday, July 25. Sessions between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Ages 8 - 18
Use clues and skills to escape from a haunted movie theater.  More info: Escape
 
                                                              
We are always open online at http://molinelibrary.com/ 

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July Programs and Events
For Adults and Teens

Additional information may be found on Our Website! 

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
Summer Reading Program
It's Showtime at Your Library!
Through July 27
Interactive reading program and programs for all ages.
Register online at molinelibrary.com or call (309) 524-2470
Sponsored by American Bank & Trust

Moline Public Library Talent Show
Registration Deadline:  July 17
Show:  Saturday, August 17, time TBD
Solo and group performers are invited to perform in our upcoming talent show.  There will be prizes voted on by the audience. 
See the Information Desk for details or call (309) 524-2470
 
Write Now! Writers Group
Monday, July 1 at 6:00 pm
A chance for seasoned and inspired writers to meet to write and share ideas.  Write
 
Rambling Readers
It's Showtime at Your Library! Program
Thursdays in July (No meeting July 4) at 8:30 pm - Celebration Belle parking lot
Meet up for a 45 minute walk and talk session about Ayn Rand's Classic, The Fountainhead.  Each week we'll read about 100 pages and discuss while walking along Ben Butterworth Parkway.  More info:  Walking book club
 
Debut Novelist Caroline Louise Walker
Monday, July 1 at 6:30 pm
Join us for a visit from Caroline Louis Walker, author of Man of the Year.  More info: Novelist
 
Quad City Arts Teen Improv Comedy Performance
It's Showtime at Your Library! Program
Tuesday, July 2 at Noon
Spend the lunch hour enjoying these talented teens. More info: Improv
 
Pageturners Contemporary Book Club
Tuesday, July 2 at 6:30 pm
Call (309) 524-2470 for book selection
 
Thursday, July 4
CLOSED for Independence Day
 
Teen Paint & Smoothie Night
It's Showtime @ Your Library! Program
Thursday, July 11 at 6:00 pm
Grades 6 - 12 make their own smoothies to enjoy while painting.  Registration is required:  (309) 524-2470 or Smoothie
 
Ben Bedford: Illinois Singer/Songwriter
It's Showtime at Your Library! Program
Friday, July 12 at Noon
Easy listening concert. More info: Concert
 
Book 'Em Mystery Book Club
Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 pm
Call (309) 524-2470 for each month's book selection.
 
50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing & Our Night Sky
Tuesday, July 16 at 7:30 pm
Join the Astronomy club to learn about the moon landing and view our night sky through their telescope.
Family event. More info: Astronomy
 
A Novel Naptime
Wednesday, July 17
10:30 am
Our newest bookclub for parents with young children. This month: The Trick, by Emanuel Bergmann. Bring the kids - we'll have activities to keep them busy.  Call (309) 524-2470 for this month's book selection.   July Novel Naptime

Quad City Music Guild Tour
It's Showtime at Your Library! Program
Wednesday, July 24 at 2:00 pm - Music Guild (Prospect Park Theater)
Join us on location for a tour of Quad City Music Guild.  Registration required:  (309) 524-2470 or Guild
 
Teen Escape Room
It's Showtime @ Your Library! Program
Thursday, July 25. Sessions between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Ages 8 - 18
Use clues and skills to escape from a haunted movie theater.  More info: Escape
 
Teen Summer Reading Program Lock-In
Friday, August 2 at 5:00 - 10:00 pm
Be in the Library after-hours!  Registration required:  (309) 524-2470 or Lock-In


We are always open online at http://molinelibrary.com/ 

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