Immigration: An American Story
Travelling Exhibit from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Wednesday, July 31 - Mid September
Experience a poster exhibit detailing documents, maps, and images to tell select stories of those who came to America, some by coercion and others by choice in search of a better future for themselves and later generations. On display on the Library 2nd floor. Immigration
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Library Mini Golf
Monday, August 5 - Saturday, August 10
Enjoy family time playing a game of mini golf winding through the library. FREE Golf
How to Become a Substitute Teacher
Monday, August 5 at 10:00 am
Learn how to become a substitute teacher and/or paraprofessional. Presented by the RI County Regional Office of Education. Registration required. Call (309) 524-2470. Subs
Write Now! Writers Group
Monday, August 5 at 6:00 pm
Monday, August 19 at 6:00 pm
A chance for seasoned and inspired writers to meet to write and share ideas. Write
Karpeles Manuscript Museum Tour
Tuesday, August 6 at 2:00 pm - meets at the Museum
Tour the Karpeles Manuscript Museum in Rock Island.
Registration required: (309) 524-2470 Tour
Pageturners Contemporary Book Club
Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 pm
Julia Child: One-Woman Show
Friday, August 9 at Noon
August's edition of the popular Noon-Day Series. Lynn Rymarz will perform as cooking aficionado, Julia Child in a one-woman show. The Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation will hold a brief annual meeting at 11:45 am, just prior to the show. Both are open to the public. Child
Personal Hygiene Donation Drive for Moline High School Students
Monday, August 12 - Monday, August 26
The Moline Public Library will partner with United Way of the Quad Cities and serve as a collection sight for donations of personal hygiene items for students at Moline High School. Items requested include shampoo, body wash, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, bar soap, body lotion, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Call (309) 524-2445 for more information. Drive
NYT Best Selling Author Heather Gudenkauf
Tuesday, August 13 at 6:30 pm
Join us for a visit from Heather Gudenkauf. The author's books will be available for sale.
Author Visit
Rules of the Road
Thursday, August 15 from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Free, 90-minute Illinois Rules of the Road driver's test prep class for seniors. Registration is required. Call (309) 524-2470. Rules
Underground Railroad History Program
Friday, August 16 at Noon
Featuring a history program presented by Angela Snook from the Geneseo Historical Museum and Spirituals musical performance by Tony Sconyers. Underground
Moline Public Library Talent Show
Saturday, August 17 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Solo and group performers will show off their talent! There will be prizes voted on by the audience.
See the Information Desk for details or call (309) 524-2470. Talent
Book 'Em Mystery Book Club
Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 pm
Call (309) 524-2470 for each month's book selection. Mystery
Ancestry Library Edition Database Class
Tuesday, August 20 from 12:0 - 3:00 pm
Learn the basics of this FREE database for Moline Public Library card holders. Registration required: (309) 524-2470. Ancestry
A Novel Naptime
Wednesday, August 21 at 10:30 am
A bookclub for parents and their preschoolers. Parents discuss a monthly selection while activities are provided in the room for children. Call (309) 524-2470 for more information. Novel Naps
Twisted Tales QC with Jeff Adamson
Monday, August 26 at 6:30 pm
Local history like you've never heard before. Adamson
Figge Art Museum - Presentation on Vanessa German
Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 am
Featuring the artwork of Vanessa German. Registration required. Call (309) 524-2445. Figge
