A World Erased: A Grandson's Search for His Family's Holocaust Secrets, presented by Author Noah Lederman
Tuesday, October, 1 at 6:30 pm
Pageturners Contemporary Book Club
Tuesdays, October 1 at 6:30 pm
Call (309) 524-2470 for book selection or visit: Pageturners
Citizenship Test Preparation Course
Wednesdays through October 26 at 6:30 pm
An 8 week course for those wishing to prepare for US Citizenship. Registration required. Visit: Course
Moline Central Fire Station Tour
Wednesday, October 2 at 2:00 pm
Meet at the Fire Station. Registration required: Tour
Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) Job Fair
Thursday, October 3 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Over 15 area employers will share job openings and employment opportunities. Participants should dress interview-appropriate and bring resumes.
Job Fair
Teen Advisory Group
Thursdays,
October 3, November 7, December 5 at 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Opportunity for teens and tweens to have input in Library programs and resources.
TAG
Wet Plate Photography
Friday, October 4 at Noon
Free educational lunchtime series. Learn the history of photography and experience the art of wet plate photography. More info:
Photo
Write Now! Writer's Group
Mondays, October 7 and 21 at 6:00 pm
A supportive group of writers. Time specifically allotted to writing and peer review. Info: Writers
American Creed Film Screening and Discussion
Monday, October 7 at 6:00 pm
View a screening of PBS's American Creed, followed by a discussion with St. Ambrose's Dr. E. Ubeda.
Community partners for this film screening and discussion include WQPT- Quad Cities PBS, World Relief Moline and WVIK. More info: Creed
North Slope Wastewater Treatment Plant Tour
Tuesday, October 8 at 2:00 pm
Cowboy Courage: Westerns and the Portrayal of Bravery
Monday, October 14 at Noon
Led by Bill Hampes. More info: Cowboy
Ancestry Library Edition Database Course
Tuesday, October 15 at 2:00 pm
Learn the basics of this free online geology tool. Registration required: Ancestry
Book 'Em Mystery Book Club
Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30 pm
For mystery lovers! Stop by the Information Desk to pick up a copy of this month's novel
A Novel Naptime
Wednesday, October 16 at 10:30 am
A book club for parents of small children. This month: WYGB
Sustainability Right Before Your Eyes: Eleven Examples of Sustainability Near Sylvan Island
Thursday, October 17 at 2:00 pm
Led by Dr. Norm Moline. Program meets off-site. Registration required: Moline
Ghosts of the Quad Cities
Monday, October 17 at 6:00 pm
Ghosts of the Quad Cities
book program by authors Michael McCarty and Mark McLaughlin, courtesy of Arcadia Publishing and the History Press. More info: Ghosts
Friends of the Moline Public Library Annual Basket Raffle Fundraiser
Monday, October 21 - Saturday, October 26
Open during Library hours. Chances are just $1 each for a wide variety of items donated by area businesses. Support the Friends
Rules of the Road
Thursday, October 24 at 1:30 pm
Refresher course for those with an upcoming driver's test
Registration required: Rules
Tween Interactive Movie
Thursday, October 24 at 6:00 pm. Movie title: TIM
Friends of the MPL Foundation Overflow Booksale
Friday, October 25 (Noon - 4:00 pm) and Saturday, October 26 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
A chance for collectors and casual readers to get great deals on books! Hardcovers just $.50 and paperbacks just $.25. Tons of electronic media, too. All proceeds go to support the Moline Public Library. Overflow Sale
Incredible Bats Show
Monday, October 28 at 6:30 pm
See live Egyptian Fruit Bats and African Straw-Colored Fruit Bats! Bats
Mary Shelley: Love & Frankenstein
Tuesday, October 29 at 6:30 pm
Join storyteller Megan Wells as she shares the story of the world's first Science Fiction novel,
Frankenstein
, written by 19-year-old named Mary Shelley. Frankenstein