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The Library has been awarded the Illinois State Library Project Next Generation 2026 Grant! This $11,261 grant will be used to launch the East Moline Public Library Digital Art Series for grades 5-12. Students will learn how to create digital art using iPads. Each session will last 4 weeks and focus on a different art app each week. We will host 2 sessions for grades 5-8 and 2 sessions for grades 9-12 in June and July. Stay tuned for more details.
The Library is excited to announce a partnership with the Robert Young Center. They will be hosting office hours at the library Fridays from 2-4. They are able to help with a variety of services including: mental health, SNAP benefits, housing assistance, healthcare resources, and Medicaid applications. No appointment is needed.
The Library is finalizing an agreement with Transitions Mental Health Services and hopes to have a social worker available at the library in the near future. We will provide more details once hours of service have been determined.
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Director’s Bookshelf
107 Days by Kamala Harris: I really enjoyed listening to this book, narrated by the author. Former Vice President Kamala Harris takes us through the 107 days of her presidential campaign, providing behind the scenes details, the logic behind every decision made, and her own thoughts and feelings day by day.
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera: I thoroughly enjoyed this modern-day murder mystery. Listen for the Lie utilizes a growing trend in mystery books by incorporating a podcast into the story. For me, this element was done exceptionally well and fit perfectly with the flow of the story and added immensely to the suspense and story line. I highly recommend listening to this book to get the full effect of storytelling.
Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams: Talk about shattering illusions! Sarah Wynn-Williams was a top level Facebook employee for many years and was ultimately terminated in 2017 after issuing a sexual harassment complaint against one of Facebook's executives. Sarah reveals some truly horrific behavior by the heads of Facebook, which have me seriously questioning whether or not to continue using the platform.
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Trivia at Hampton Heritage
February 12, 1-2:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of trivia, laughter, and friendly competition! Work as a team and test your knowledge in six fun categories - the team with the highest score will win a prize!
Click here to sign up!
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Movement Yoga
Every Tuesday, 9:30am
Chair Yoga
Every Wednesday, 9:30am
Mahjong Club
Every Wednesday, 12-2pm
SAL Drop-In Hours
Every Monday, 12-2pm
(Click here for more info)
Robert Young Drop-In Hours
Every Friday, 2-4pm
(Click here for more info)
Euchre Club
Every Friday, 2:30pm
Bingo
Mar 3, 2pm
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Your Health 101: Bladder Care
Mar 11, 11-12pm
Mar 24, 6-7pm
How many times per day should you go to the bathroom? How much liquid should you really drink? What about pelvic exercises? Beth Shelly, PT, joins us to answer all those questions and more. Beth is an internationally known physical therapist and educator in the field of Pelvic physical therapy. She has over 22 years of experience in the field, has completed research, and has written on the subject.
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Intro to Chalk Pastels Mar 10, 1-3pm
Join us to learn about pastels and create your own artwork! Sign up here!
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Meditation and Yoga
Mar 21, 1-1:45pm
Join us for a yoga and meditation session meant to help center yourself in mind and body. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one, we will have limited mats available for use if you do not have your own. Sign up here!
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Pinterest: Dreamcatchers
Mar 26, 12-2pm
Create a beautiful dreamcatcher to hang in your room! Space is limited, sign up here!
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Compassionate Friends Meeting
Mar 26, 6-7:30pm
The Compassionate Friends helps to find a purpose in a life that suddenly seems so empty. Whether your family has had a child die (at any age, from any cause) or you are trying to help those who have gone through this life altering experience, The Compassionate Friends exists to provide friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.
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Loving Your Crockpot and Air Fryer
March 28, 12-1pm
Looking for tips and tricks for using your crockpot and air fryer? This program is for you!
Click here to sign up!
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String Art Craft
Mar 11 | 4-7pm
Make a fun string art craft! Choose between flowers or moon/stars! Register here!
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Totoro Pen Holder
Mar 17 | 2-3pm
Join us to learn how to make Totoro as a pen holder! Sign up here!
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Fright Night
Mar 18 | 4-7pm
Enjoy a scary movie, popcorn, and candy! Sign up here!
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Murder Mystery Night
March 26, 4-7pm
Work together to solve a murder mystery! Enjoy pizza, soda, and drinks from our coffee bar!
Space is limited, register here!
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Teen Library Council (TLC)
First Wednesday of the month, 4-7:30pm
TLC is a group of teens from across the Quad Cities who meet monthly with Teen Librarians to provide input on teen services, programming, material selection, event planning, and more. Play games, win prizes, and make new friends! It's also a fun way to get involved with the library while earning volunteer hours for school, job, or college applications. Click here for more info!
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Tween Gaming
Mar 5, 3:30-5:30PM
Play games at the library! We will have board games, laptops for Minecraft, and a Nintendo Switch.
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Tween Time: Movie
Mar 12 | 5-7pm
Stop by and enjoy a movie! Popcorn and candy will be served.
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Tween Time: Painting
Mar 26 | 3:30-5:30pm
Stop by for an evening of painting! All supplies will be provided. Register here!
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Movie & Craft
Mar 16, 12-2pm
Enjoy a showing of the new movie Zootopia 2 and an animal craft! Popcorn will be served. This event is recommended for children. Sign up here!
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Family Bingo
Mar 20, 1-2:30pm
Enjoy some rounds of Bingo for a chance to win a prize! Popcorn will be served. Click here to sign up!
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Coloring Cafe
Every other Tuesday, 4-5pm
Stop by and enjoy some coloring at our coloring cafe! We will have different art mediums available like markers, painting, and diamond art. Beverages will be provided.
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Adventures in Storytime
Mondays, 6pm
Every other Saturday, 10am
Sensory Playtime
Every other Tuesday, 10:30am
Builders Club
Every other Wednesday, 4pm
Imagination Station
Fridays, 10:30pm
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French Bilingual Storytime
Mar 14, 11-11:30am
Enjoy a fun and engaging bilingual storytime presented in both French and English.
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NOTES FROM THE FRIENDS
Top of the morning to you! And so we turn another page of the calendar.
I hope that you've been enjoying the warmer weather and that you've been able to go to the library and enjoy some of the great programs that they have been offering. Watch Facebook for the "DINE TO DONATE", where a portion of what you spend at a restaurant is given to the library for the outreach vehicle! Some of the participating restaurants are Godfathers and Papa Johns - dates will be announced soon! Please stop in the library to see the cool banner that is tracking the progress of the donations.
Until next month - enjoy reading!
Marcia Lintz, President of the FRIENDS of the East Moline Public Library
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LIBRARY BOARD
Lynn Colgan
Linda Gates
James A. Hoffman
Pam Muehling
Linda Nelson
Mereleena Olvera
Evenlyn Stokes
Van Thompson
Debbie VanderBeke
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LIBRARY STAFF
Bianca Sierra, Director
Noel Huntley, Reference Librarian
Livvy Menage, Outreach & Programming Supervisor
Emma Hughes, HR Coordinator & Reference Services
Alice Groth, Library Technician & Media Specialist
Mary Richards, Technical Services Librarian
Aimee Paschkov, Library Assistant
Hannah Lawrick, Library Assistant
Sarah Persico, Library Assistant
Dominique Mendoza, Lead Circulation Clerk
Gina Mekus, Circulation Clerk
Jamelyn Hoxsey, Circulation Clerk
Kynsleigh Pedersen, Circulation Clerk/Custodian
Alex Ozgur, Page
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