June
Events
Monday,
June 7 - 9:30 or 10:45 AM. Wee Wiggler Toddler Time.
Stories, finger plays and hands-on activities for children 18-36
months with an adult. This free program is sponsored by the
Friends of the Moline Public Library. Registration is required
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted starting 30
days prior to the program.
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Make
a Splash this summer at the Moline Public Library with summer
reading fun for children, teens and adults. Program
registration begins on Monday, June 7th. |
June
7 - 30. Build a Sea Critter Contest. Create a sea critter
out of anything you want and bring it to the Moline Public Library.
The base that your sea critter rests on should not be larger
than 18"x18". Entries are due at the children's desk
by June 20. All sea critters will be on display for popular
voting from July 1-July21. Winning entries will be on display
July 23-28. Contact the library for details by calling 309-524-2480.
Tuesday,
June 8 - 2:00 PM. DePriest Puppets Present: "Aladdin And
His Wonderful Lamp." Experience the ancient art
of puppetry! Performance is done with hand puppets, rod puppets
and marionettes. This free program sponsored by the Friends
of the Moline Public Library. No registration required, all
ages welcome.
Tuesday,
June 8 - 7:00 PM. Urban Gardening: A Quiet Revolution.
Darrin Nordahl, an urban designer with the City of Davenport,
Iowa, will present a compelling case for local government involvement
in food production; a revolutionary idea that is taking root
all over the United States. Mr. Nordahl will focus on three
topics of concern. First, Mr. Nordahl will address major reasons
that point to a need to provide low-cost and no-cost fresh produce:
the rise in obesity and diabetes in America, the rising cost
of fresh produce, the rise in pathogens in our fresh produce,
and the long distance food travels to our markets. Second, Mr.
Nordahl will provide specific examples of what municipalities
and government officials are doing to address food insecurity
by utilizing public spaces in their community. Municipal agriculture,
as Mr. Nordahl describes, is the use of the abundant land under
public control (parks, plazas, city squares, parking lots, and
grounds around libraries, schools, government offices and even
jails) to grow food for community wide health and prosperity
.Finally, Mr. Nordahl will advocate the need for incorporating
an edible education into our school curricula to counteract
the rise of food illiteracy.This program is sponsored by Friends
of the Moline Public Library, The Sierra Club Eagle View Group,
and Keep Moline Beautiful.
Wednesday, June 9 - 2:00 and 6:30 PM. Father's Day Craft.
Make a craft just for Dad! Program is for children ages 6-12.
Registration is required for this free program by calling 309-524-2480.
Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Moline Public Library.
Thursday,
June 10 - 10:00 AM. Father's Day Craft. Make a craft
just for Dad! Program is for children ages 6-12. Registration
is required for this free program by calling 309-524-2480. Program
is sponsored by the Friends of the Moline Public Library.
Thursday,
June 10 - 6:30 PM. Civil War Book Discussion. Stealing
the General: the Great Locomotive Chase and the First Medal
of Honor by Russell S. Bonds will be discussed. Please
register at the Reference Desk or call 309-524-2470. Register
online for this program.
Saturday,
June 12 - 2:30 PM. Peter Rabbit and the Landscapes of Home:
Beatrix Potter. This is a first-person Chautauqua-style
interpretation of Beatrix Potter and her multiple accomplishments.
Potter, over various life stages, describes herself as a writer,
artist, scientist, and a philanthropist. She dramatizes her
role as a woman who impacted the domestic landscape of children's
books and rural England. Performer Nancy Huse holds a PhD in
English from the University of Chicago. She has published numerous
articles and delivered many presentations on American and children's
literature. This program is made possible by an award from the
Illinois Humanities Council, the National Endowment for the
Humanities, and the Illinois General Assembly. Register
online for this program.
Monday,
June 14 - 9:30 or 10:45 AM. Wee Wiggler Toddler Time.
Stories, finger plays and hands-on activities for children 18-36
months with an adult. This free program is sponsored by the
Friends of the Moline Public Library. Registration is required
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted starting 30
days prior to the program.
Monday,
June 14 - 6:00. Little Tykes PM. Presented and sponsored
by the Rock Island County Regional Office of Education, this
program for children birth to 5 and their parents offers stories
and activities. Registration is required for this free program
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted starting 30
days prior to the program.
Monday,
June 14 - 6:30 PM. 100 Years of Recreation on the River. Using
historic photos from local collections, Kathleen Seusy will
present an informative and entertaining history of recreation
on the Upper Mississippi River. Register
online for this program.
Tuesday,
June 15 - 2:00 PM. PBS Super Why! PBS bring Super Why
to the library! Meet Super Why and participate in many activities
offered by PBS. Program is aimed for children 4-8. Registration
is not required for this free program. Call 309-524-2480 for
details.
Tuesday,
June 15 - 6:30 PM. Go Dog Go! The lead of Circa 21's
play,"Go, Dog, Go" will be reading the well loved
children's book with activities afterwards. No registration
is required for this free program. Call 309-524-2480 for details.
Thursday,
June 17 - 10:00 AM. "Big Balloon Challenge Show."
fast-paced balloon sculptors challenge show featuring magic,
music, balloon art, and audience participation. This free program
is sponsored by the Friends of the Moline Public Library. No
registration is required. All ages welcome.
Saturday,
June 19 - 2:30 PM. Mark Twain One-Man Show. Actor Warren
Brown will perform as literary writer and humorist Mark Twain.
Twain was the author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and many
other classic works. Sponsored by the Friends of the Moline
Public Library, the show is part of the librarys Summer Reading
Program Make A Splash@Your Library. Please register for this
free program at the Reference Desk or phone 309-524-2470. Register
online for this program.
Monday,
June 21 - 9:30 or 10:45 AM. Wee Wiggler Toddler Time.
Stories, finger plays and hands-on activities for children 18-36
months with an adult. This free program is sponsored by the
Friends of the Moline Public Library. Registration is required
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted starting 30
days prior to the program.
Monday,
June 21 - 6:30 PM. Shark School. Join us for this fun
story time about Sharks! Presented by Tami Finley. Program is
aimed for children ages 3-6. No registration is required for
this free program. Call 309-524-2480 for details. This program
is sponsored by the Bank Orion.
Tuesday,
June 22 - 1:00 PM. Mad Science Show. science experiments
with audience participation. Registration is not required for
this free program. Call 309-524-2480 for details.
Wednesday,
June 23 - 1:00 PM. Kickapoo Eagle Dancer, Rudy Vallejo. Rudy
Vallejo will give a talk on the Bald Eagle and perform Native
American Dances. This free program is sponsored by the Friends
of the Moline Public Library. No registration is required. All
ages welcome.
Monday,
June 28 - 9:30 or 10:45 AM. Wee Wiggler Toddler Time.
Stories, finger plays and hands-on activities for children 18-36
months with an adult. This free program is sponsored by the
Friends of the Moline Public Library. Registration is required
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted starting 30
days prior to the program.
Monday,
June 28 - 7:00 PM. Pajama Story Time. Wear your p.j's
and bring your favorite stuffed animal to hear new stories geared
for children ages 4-8. Bring the family and enjoy the fun! Registration
is not required for this free program which is sponsored by
the Friends of the Moline Public Library. Call for details at
309-524-2440.
Tuesday,
June 29 - 1:00 PM. Comedy Magic of Rick Eugene. Great
magic for all ages. Registration is not required for this free
program. Call 309-524-2480 for details.
July
Events
Thursday,
July 1 - 1:00 PM. Park Ranger Steve Vacek. Learn all
about water safety through active participation in a life jacket
fashion show and relay race. This free program sponsored by
the US Army Corps of Engineers. No registration required, most
appropriate for ages 8-12.
Tuesday,
July 6 - 6:30 PM. Book Bunch Club. The Book club has
activities for children ages 7-9. Children receive book on the
first night. This free program has been made possible with a
grant by the Bi-State Literacy Council. Registration is required
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted for programs
30 days prior to the date of the program.
Wednesday,
July 7 - 1:00 PM. Niabi
Zoo Animals in the Library! Through the Outreach Education
Program, zoo keepers will bring a variety of zoo animals to
the library, and deliver a program about the animals. This free
program is sponsored by the Friends of the Moline Public Library.
No registration is required. All ages welcome.
Thursday,
July 8 - 10:00 AM. Preschool Story Time. Stories, finger
plays and hands-on activities for children ages 3-5 not yet
in kindergarten. Registration is required for this free program.
Call 309-524-2480 to register. We accept registration for programs
30 days prior to the date of the program.
Thursday,
July 8 - 11:00 AM. Niabi Zoo Animals in the Library!
Through the Outreach Education Program, zoo keepers will bring
a variety of zoo animals to the library, and deliver a program
about the animals. This free program is sponsored by the Friends
of the Moline Public Library. No registration is required. All
ages welcome.
Thursday,
July 8 - 6:30 PM. Civil War Book Discussion. Fort
Pillow (novel) by Harry Turtledove will be discussed. Please
register at the Reference Desk or call 309-524-2470. Register
online for this program.
Saturday,
July 10 - 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Tie Dye. Bring a clean,
white cotton t-shirt and your imagination. Please wear old clothes.
Registration is required for this free program. Call 309-524-2480
to register. We accept registration starting 30 day prior to
the program. Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Moline
Public Library. For children ages 6-12.
Monday,
July 12 - 9:30 or 10:45 AM. Wee Wiggler Toddler Time.
Stories, finger plays and hands-on activities for children 18-36
months with an adult. This free program is sponsored by the
Friends of the Moline Public Library. Registration is required
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted starting 30
days prior to the program.
Monday,
July 12 - 6:00 PM. Little Tykes. Presented and sponsored
by the Rock Island County Regional Office of Education, this
program for children birth to 5 and their parents offers stories
and activities. Registration is required for this free program
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted starting 30
days prior to the program.
Tuesday,
July 13 - 6:30 PM. Book Bunch Club. The Book club has
activities for children ages 7-9. Children receive book on the
first night. This free program has been made possible with a
grant by the Bi-State Literacy Council. Registration is required
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted for programs
30 days prior to the date of the program.
Wednesday,
July 14 - 1:00 PM. Mississippi Mud Painting with Frank Ross.
Local artist will show a variety of art mediums and demonstrate
painting with mud. This free program is sponsored by the Friends
of the Moline Public Library. No registration is required. All
ages welcome.
Thursday,
July 15 - 10:00 AM. Preschool Story Time. Stories,
finger plays and hands-on activities for children ages 3-5 not
yet in kindergarten. Registration is required for this free
program. Call 309-524-2480 to register. We accept registration
for programs 30 days prior to the date of the program.
Thursday,
July 15 - 11:00 AM. Chick-fil-A Cow at the Library!
Meet the Chick-fil-A cow in the Children's Dept. No registration
required.
Monday,
July 19 - 9:30 or 10:45 AM. Wee Wiggler Toddler Time.
Stories, finger plays and hands-on activities for children 18-36
months with an adult. This free program is sponsored by the
Friends of the Moline Public Library. Registration is required
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted starting 30
days prior to the program.
Tuesday,
July 20 - 6:30 PM. Book Bunch Club. The Book club has
activities for children ages 7-9. Children receive book on the
first night. This free program has been made possible with a
grant by the Bi-State Literacy Council. Registration is required
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted for programs
30 days prior to the date of the program.
Wednesday,
July 21 - 10:00 AM. Indiana Bones. Indiana Bones explores
the ancient myths. Program is geared for children ages 6 and
older. Registration is not required for this free program. Call
309-524-2480 for details.
Thursday,
July 22 - 10:00 AM. Preschool Story Time. Stories,
finger plays and hands-on activities for children ages 3-5 not
yet in kindergarten. Registration is required for this free
program. Call 309-524-2480 to register. We accept registration
for programs 30 days prior to the date of the program.
Saturday,
July 24 - 1:30 to 3:30 PM. Beach Party! Bring the entire
family for this great water fun. Prepare to get wet and have
lots of fun. Games, crafts and refreshments are available before
and after the 2:00pm water show. Registration is not required
for this free program. In case of rain, program moves indoors.
Call 309-524-2480 for details.
Monday,
July 26- 9:30 or 10:45 AM. Wee Wiggler Toddler Time.
Stories, finger plays and hands-on activities for children 18-36
months with an adult. This free program is sponsored by the
Friends of the Moline Public Library. Registration is required
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted starting 30
days prior to the program.
Monday,
July 26 - 7:00 PM. Pajama Story Time. Wear your p.j's
and bring your favorite stuffed animal to hear new stories geared
for children ages 4-8. Bring the family and enjoy the fun! Registration
is not required for this free program which is sponsored by
the Friends of the Moline Public Library. Call for details at
309-524-2440.
Tuesday,
July 27 - 6:30 PM. Book Bunch Club. The Book club has
activities for children ages 7-9. Children receive book on the
first night. This free program has been made possible with a
grant by the Bi-State Literacy Council. Registration is required
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted for programs
30 days prior to the date of the program.
Wednesday,
July 28 - 1:00 PM. Steve Couch presents: "I Like to Read."
The "I Like to Read" show is a multimedia
concert where Steve performs his original songs to promote good
ethical values for children - like reading, diversity, friendship
and exercise. This free program is sponsored by the Friends
of the Moline Public Library. No registration is required. All
ages welcome.
Thursday,
July 29 - 10:00 AM. Preschool Story Time. Stories,
finger plays and hands-on activities for children ages 3-5 not
yet in kindergarten. Registration is required for this free
program. Call 309-524-2480 to register. We accept registration
for programs 30 days prior to the date of the program.
August
Events
Monday,
August 2 - 9:30 or 10:45 AM. Wee Wiggler Toddler Time.
Stories, finger plays and hands-on activities for children 18-36
months with an adult. This free program is sponsored by the
Friends of the Moline Public Library. Registration is required
by calling 309-524-2480. Registration is accepted starting 30
days prior to the program.
