The Library has partnered with MetroLink to bring EV chargers to the library parking lot. There will be 4 total chargers in the library parking lot. In order to offset the parking spots needed for the chargers, the library has added 4 additional parking spots to our lot. EV charging spots may only be occupied by vehicles actively charging and must be available 24 hours a day. For more details regarding the library's parking lot, please review the Library's Public Parking Lot Policy. | | |
Director’s Bookshelf
The last few weeks I have been doing comfort reading by revisiting the Fourth Wing Series by Rebecca Yarros. The re-read of the 3-book series was just as exhilarating as the first time around. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the fourth book in the series to hit shelves, hopefully sometime in 2027. If you haven't heard of the series, it is a must read for fantasy lovers. It takes place in a war college, focusing on the Rider's Quadrant, where 21-year-old cadets train (often times to the death) in hopes of being chosen by a dragon. Once bonded to a dragon, cadets train for 2 more years in the art of warfare to protect their continent from the evil that is lurking just outside their protective magical wards. Book two is Iron Flame, and book three is Onyx Storm.
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DIY Bookmarks at Hampton Heritage
May 14, 1-2:30pm
Stop by and make two different kinds of bookmarks. We will be making acrylic bookmarks with dried flowers and laminated confetti bookmarks.
Click here to sign up!
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Chair Yoga
Every Wednesday, 9:30am
Mahjong Club
Every Wednesday, 12-2pm
SAL Drop-In Hours
Every Monday, 12-2pm
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Career and College Counseling
Every Thursday, 3-5pm
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Robert Young Drop-In Hours
Every Friday, 2-4pm
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Euchre Club
Every Friday, 2:30pm
Bingo
May 5, 2pm
Hands Only CPR
May 14, 5:30pm
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Food Safety Basics
May 7, 5:30-6:30pm
Learn the basics of keeping your family's food safe at home in this program. Click here to sign up!
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Computer Basics
May 15, 1-3pm
Brand new to using computers or a little rusty on the basic skills? This class is for you! In this class you will learn how to access and browse/search the internet safely, how to use a mouse like a pro, how to create and use email effectively, and how to navigate the file system. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Click here to register!
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Veggies in Disguise
May 23, 12-1pm
Looking for easy ways to add veggies to kid-favorite foods? This program is for you - sign up here!
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Pinterest: Suncatchers May 28, 12-2pm
Create beautiful suncatchers to hang in your window! Space is limited - click here to register!
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Compassionate Friends Meeting
May 28, 6-7:30pm
Providing friendship, understanding, and hope to those going through the natural grieving process.
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Dark Academia Crafts
May 19, 5-7pm
Join us to create a dark-academia craft inspired by R.F. Kuang's writing! We'll be creating a light for your bookshelves out of books. Materials will be provided, but participants can bring their own books. *Note: Book cover will be cut out to create an insert for a windowpane, be aware of this if you are bringing your own book. Limited spots - sign up here!
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Illinois Libraries Present:
Babel-On with R.F. Kuang
in conversation with Kelly Jensen
May 20, 7-8pm
This is a virtual event and will not be at the library, please register to view from home: https://bit.ly/ILPKuang
R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective. Academic yet approachable, Kuang’s work combines history, magic, and classical literary tradition to render powerful critiques of academia, the publishing industry, and even contemporary popular culture. Kelly Jensen, an anti-censorship advocate and a senior editor at Book Riot will be joining Kuang in conversation.
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Chapter Meeting
May 1 | 3:30-4:30pm
Did you know that the library has a Gray Matters Collective Teen Chapter? Join us for our monthly chapter meeting and be a voice for mental health advocacy. We’ll have an open discussion and a welcoming space to share and connect.
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Chaos Embroidery
May 13 | 4-7pm
No patterns, no designs, no rules - build textile art layer by layer using hand stitching, texture, fabrics and more. From the outside, it may look chaotic but the process is mindful, tactile, and deeply calming. Limited spots available - click here to sign up!
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Sun Catchers
May 27 | 4-7pm
Create cute suncatchers to hang in your window or give to a friend! Sign up here!
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Teen Library Council (TLC)
May 6, 4-7:30pm
First Wednesday of each month
TLC is a group of teens from across the Quad Cities who meet monthly with library staff 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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K-Pop Party (All Ages!)
May 16, 11-1pm
Join us for a K-Pop filled afternoon of music, crafts and more! Decorate photocard holders, sing along to all your favorite songs and enjoy snacks inspired by K-pop Demon Hunters! Click here to register!
If you attended our first K-Pop party in January, we kindly ask that you wait until closer to the date to register so that new people can have the chance to attend.
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Book Buddies
The Double Life of Danny Day
by Mike Thayer
Book Buddies is a book club for tweens in grades 4-8 and their reading buddy (sibling, parent, friend, etc.). Stop in the library to pick up a kit which will include a copy of the book, a craft and discussion questions. One kit per child, while supplies last.
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Bilingual Storytime
May 9 - French & English
May 23 - Spanish & English
11-11:30am
Join us for a fun and engaging bilingual storytime!
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Coloring Cafe
Every other Tuesday, 4-5pm
May 12 & 26
Weekend Cafe on May 30, 11am-12pm
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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NOTES FROM THE FRIENDS
April Showers Bring May Flowers! We should have a huge bouquet with all of the rain we have been having! I hope you have been enjoying the nice weather with the warmer temps in between the rains. It's nice to see everything turning green!
Thank you to all of you that have joined the FRIENDS. If you haven't, please pick up a form and join us - all are welcome! Our next meeting is at the library on May 21 at 9:30am. Click here to follow us on Facebook!
Thank you to all who joined or contributed or worked the Trivia Night or have purchased food in the recent Papa John's and Godfather's fundraisers. The money that was raised goes toward the purchase of the library outreach vehicle.
Keep reading, attend a library event, and summer reading will kickoff in June!
Marcia Lintz, President of the FRIENDS of the East Moline Public Library
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LIBRARY CLOSINGS FOR MAY
May 12 - Library will open at 1pm
May 25 - Closed for Memorial Day
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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 Generalist
Emily Schepers, Social Worker
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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