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Celebrate at the Library
Chilren in grades K - 5 are invited to wear their favorite costume for a night of crafts, activities and fun!
Our annual Ghostly Night is made possible by Drs. Larsen and Larsen-Worner, D.M.D.
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Cast YOUR Vote (Early) at the Library
The Library will again serve as a convenient early voting location. Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID. Persons who need to register to vote or re-register with a new address or name may do so at any Early Voting location. For more info:
Vote early!
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Support the Library
by Supporting the Friends
The Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation will hold their annual Basket fundraiser in the Library lobby October 22 - 27. Hours are 10 am - 5 pm and raffle tickets are just $1 each, 6/$5 or 13/$20. A silent auction is also available. There's something for everyone!
On Saturday, October 27, the Friends will also hold an Overflow Booksale from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. All books are $.25. Stock up!
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New Service!
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releases, featured recommendations, and book news delivered to your inbox! To ensure you don't miss an issue, register your email address today at:
Book Happenings Registration
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Need some room?
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
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October Programs and Events
For Children
(Teens & Adults Schedule below...)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Storytime for Littles
Mondays at 9:30am or 10:45am
For children birth - 36 months
Nurture your baby and toddler's love of books through music, movement, stories and art exploration while helping develop language, motors and social skills.
No registration is required for this free program.
Exploratorium
Wednesdays in October from 2:00pm-3:30pm
For children in K-5th grades
Explore a new STEAM topic each week with hands on activities at this after-school drop-in program.
No registration is required for this free program.
Storytime for Littles - evening session
Wednesdays, October 3, 17 at 6:00pm
For children birth - 36 months
Nurture your baby and toddler's love of books through music, movement, stories and art exploration while helping develop language, motors and social skills.
No registration is required for this free program.
Creativity Lab
Thursday, October 11
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grades K - 5
A different art project each month. For more info:
STEAM
An Afternoon in Paris - French Moderns Family Event
Saturday, October 13
2 - 4 pm
Crafts and art for school aged children
A collaborative effort with Moline-Coal Valley Schools, the Moline Public Schools Foundation and Moline Kiwanis Club.
Creepy Creatures
Monday, October 15
6 - 7 pm
Grades K - 3
Watch a preview screening of the
WQPT show then enjoy fun activities. Creepy Creatures
Day of the Dead - Art with the Figge
Family Event!
Tuesday, October 16
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join experts from the Figge as they lead participants through art associated with Day of the Dead.
Reservations required as space is limited. For information or to register online at:
DofD
Ghostly Night
Tuesday, October 23
6:00 pm
Grades K-5 are encouraged to come in costume for an evening of seasonal games, activities and crafts.
Program made possible by Larsen and Worner Dental
Preschool Halloween Party
Wednesday, October 24 at 6:00 pm
Thursday, October 25 at 10:00 am
Two options for this non-scary version of Halloween fun.
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October Programs and Events
For Adults and Teens
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Dirt is Good
Poster Presentation
2nd Floor
October 1 - 6
Part of IL Reads six-part series
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Teen Reading Challenge
Through October 20
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Turtle Island Quartet Concert- QC Arts Visiting Artist
Monday, October 1
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
QC Arts Visiting Artist Series FREE concert. For more info:
Turtle Island
Pageturners Book Club
Tuesday, October 2 at 6:30 pm
IL Reads 2018: History of the Circus with Joe Colossa
Wednesday, October 3
6 - 7 pm
Circus expert visits the library in celebration of IL Reads selection Church of Marvels. Part of a six part series. For more info:
Circus
Teen Advisory Group
Thursday, October 4
Grades 6 - 12 at 3:30 pm
An opportunity for teens to have input on Library offerings and resources. Meets service hour requirements. For more info:
TAG
The Government Bridge; a History
Friday, October 5
Noon
An informative narrative of one of the Quad Cities' bridges. For more info:
Bridge
Teen/Tween Gaming
October 10 and 24
Grades 6 - 12 from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Visit the Library for STEM games and traditional, electronic & board games. For more info:
Games
Mysterious Creatures of Illinois - From Bigfoot to Vampires
Friday, October 12
Noon
An Afternoon in Paris - French Moderns Family Event
Saturday, October 13
2 - 4 pm
Crafts and art for school aged children
Discussion of Valeria Luiselli's Sidewalks
Monday, October 15
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Day of the Dead - Art with the Figge
Family Event!
Tuesday, October 16
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join experts from the Figge as they lead participants through art associated with Day of the Dead.
Reservations required as space is limited. For information or to register online at:
DoD
Rules of the Road
Wednesday, October 17
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Upcoming driver's test? Take a free refresher course at the Library. Space is limited and reservations required:
Rules
Knit/Crochet Circle
Wednesdays, October 17, 24, 31
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, October 18
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Registration required.
Teen Halloween Party
Thursday, October 18
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
For grades 6 - 12.
Decorate - and eat! - Halloween cookies and participate in fun games. To ensure amply supplies, registration is requested:
Teen Party
ARTability Art Reception
Saturday, October 20
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
View and celebrate artwork created by differently abled members of our community. All are welcome! For more info:
Reception
Early Voting
October 22 - November 2
The Library will again serve as a convenient early voting location. Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID. Persons who need to register to vote or re-register with a new address or name may do so at any Early Voting location. For more info:
Vote Early!
Book Discussion - I Always Loved You by Robin Oliveira
Tuesday, October 23
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Part of a six-part series celebrating Illinois authors. For more info:
Oliveira
Victorian Ladies Clothing
Wednesday, October 24
Noon - 1 pm
Gretchen Small, Program Director for the Butterworth Center/Deere Wiman-House, will present her program on Victorian Ladies' Clothing, looking back at the wonderful era of women's clothing from the 1860s to 1910. For more info:
Victorian Era Clothes
Book 'em Mystery Book Club
Thursday, October 25
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation Annual Basket Raffle Fundraiser
October 22 - 27
T - F 10 am - 5 pm
S 10 am - 3 pm
Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation OverFlow Booksale
Saturday, October 27
10 am - 2 pm
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