January 2018
   

The Library's website has a new look! 
A new, updated website was recently launched. While there's a few bugs we're working on, the site will allow for much easier navigation (plus it looks pretty cool, doesn't it?!?) Let us know what you think!  Visit our new website here!

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Support YOUR Library!  A gift to your library is a gift for the entire community. Please consider a year-end gift to the Moline Public Library that will enable us to best serve our mission to inspire lifelong learning, create community and transform lives with quality resources and services.  Thank you! MPL Website

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January Programs and Events
Additional information may be found on Our New Website! 

 
January 13 - February 10
Winter Reading Program: Choose Your Own Reading Adventure
Grades K - 5 are invited to register to win prizes for meeting reading goals. Take the chill out of winter!
Sponsored by Meemic Insurance

Saturday, December 30 and 
Monday, January 1, 2018
CLOSED for New Year Holiday
 
 
Story Time for Littles - Evening Edition
Birth to 36 months
Wednesdays, January 3 and 17 at 6:00 pm
Nurture your baby and toddler's love of books through music, movement, stories and art exploration while helping develop language, motor and social skills.
No registration required for this free program.
 
Preschool Storytime
Ages 3 - 5
Thursdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10:00 am
Read stories and have fun with crafts and activities that encourage early literacy skills.
No registration is required for this free program.  Siblings welcome.
 
Teen Advisory Group
Grades 6-12
Thursday, January 4 at 3:30 pm
Meet new friends and help advice the Library regarding teen needs and wants.  Fulfills service hour requirements.  No registration required.
 
Story Time for Littles
Birth to 36 months
Mondays, January 8, 15, 22, 29
9:30 am OR 10:45 am
Nurture your baby and toddler's love of books through music, movement, stories and art exploration while helping develop language, motor and social skills.
No registration required for this free program.
 
Arduino Science Project
Grades 4 - 8
Monday, January 8 at 6:00 pm
Learn how to use resistors, transistors, and other components along with programming to complete tasks and experiment to create your own devices. Space is limited and registration is required.  Call (309) 524-2470.  Made possible through Project Next Generation grant funding

Teen Anime Club
Grades 6-12
Tuesday, January 9 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Anime and manga fans are invited to watch, discuss and hang out with fellow otaku.  Second Tuesdays of each school year month.  Drop in anytime from 3:30 - 5:30 pm.  Free and no registration required.
 
Exploratorium - A Different STEAM Program each week!
Grades K-5
January 10  2:00 pm-3:30 pm  Grout Museum: Cars and Coasters
January 17  2:00 pm-3:30 pm  My Amazing Body
January 24  2:00 pm-3:30 pm   Coding Revisited
January 31  2:00 pm-3:30 pm  Optical Illusions
No registration is required for this free program.Sponsored by The Moline Foundation
 
Creativity Lab
Ages 5 and up
Thursday, Jan 11 at 6:30 pm
Make art your way! Explore the creative process and experiment with art methods.
No registration required for this free program.
 
Augustana College Saxophone Quartet Concert
All ages
Friday, January 12 at Noon
An Augustana student quartet, led by Dr. Randall Hall, associate professor of music, will play a variety of contemporary as well as traditional saxophone arrangements The concert is free of charge.  No registration required. 
 
Choose Your Own Adventure
All Ages - Family Activity
Saturday, January 13 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Take time to enjoy some family time at the Library featuring games, crafts and activities for all ages.  Free; no registration required.  Drop in.
 
Calming Crafts
Grades 6 - 12 
Monday, January 15 at 3:00 pm
Create your own stress balls and aromatherapy play dough. No registration required. 
 
After School Fun
Grades 6-12
Wednesday, January 17 from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Bring your friends for a variety of video games, board games, computer games, crafts, and other activities at the Library after school. Today only: make your own play dough!  Free and no registration is required.

Cooking Class
Grades 4 - 8
Thursday, January 18 at 6:00 pm
Join HyVee dietitian Hannah Eddy to learn basic food safety, discuss healthy options, and create a Taste of Italy feast to enjoy. Space is limited and registration is required.  Call (309) 524-2470.  Made possible through Project Next Generation grant funding
 
Spotlight: Boardgame Extravaganza
Grades 1 - 5
Thursday, January 18 at 6:30pm
A variety of boardgames will be available to learn and play.
No registration is required for this free program.                                                                                             
Exploratorium, Jr.
Ages 5 and under with adult
Monday, January 29 at 6:00 pm
STEAM activities geared to our younger patrons. 
 
After School Fun
Grades 6-12
Wednesday, January 31 from Noon- 3:00 pm
Fun on early-out day!  Bring your friends for a variety of video games, board games, computer games, crafts, and other activities at the Library after school. Today: enjoy sewing your own paper bookmark. Free and no registration is required. Drop in.                                                                             
We are always open online at http://molinelibrary.com/ 

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