Moline Public Library, Moline, IL

10/22/2026

Here's a sneak peak of a few of the many baskets and silent auction items that will be available during next week's Friends of the Moline Public Library Fall Fundraiser!

Drop by the lobby next Thursday and Friday, from 9am to 4pm, and next Saturday, 9am to 1pm to see all of the amazing donations available. Raffle tickets are $1 each,, 6 tickets for $5, or arm’s length for $20. 🎫🎫🎫🎫🎫

National Friends of Libraries Week celebrates the dedication and creativity of our Friends. This fundraiser is one of the many ways they support our mission, programs, services, and materials. Thank you for all you do!

10/21/2026

Although the weather is mild now, we know it won't last for long. So let’s do all we can to ensure that no one has to be without warm winter gear or personal care items through the upcoming months.

Please drop off donations for our Chilly Days Donation Drive in the library lobby. We welcome new and gently used items to support Bethany for Children and Families, Christian Care, Project NOW, The Third Place QC, and YouthHope, as well as to stock the library’s Community Cares Carts.

Items needed include clothing and outerwear (gloves, socks, sweatpants winter hats), hygiene items (diapers, deodorant, shampoo & conditioner), and non-perishable items (coffee, creamer, sugar, canned fruits & vegetables).

For a full list of requested donations, please visit tinyurl.com/chillydays. The Chilly Days Donation Drive wraps up on Saturday, October 31.

10/20/2026

Help keep the magic of reading alive for every child, from birth to age five with a contribution to Imagination Library of Rock Island County 👇

📚 Help bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library back to Rock Island County!

Moline Public Library, Moline, IL is joining libraries across the county to bring FREE books to nearly 8,500 children from birth to age 5, regardless of family income.

The Rock Island Public Library Foundation is leading the fundraising effort, with $10,000 already pledged toward the $36,205 goal!

💙 Want to help? Just $16 can provide a child with an entire year of books!

To donate: Visit https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/, select “I would like to designate this donation to a specific Imagination Library Local Program Partner” and choose “IL- Rock Island County.”

💡 Have a child under 5? Sign up for “New Program Alerts” at https://imaginationlibrary.com to be notified when enrollment opens.

Together, we can help write a brighter future for our youngest readers!

10/18/2026

It is National Friends of Libraries Week, so we want to extend our gratitude to our Friends!

Through book sales, fundraising events, volunteering, and promoting our events and services, the volunteers of Friends of the Moline Public Library are key to our success.

Thank you, Friends, for making a difference for our library and community! 📚💙

10/16/2026

Early Voting for General Election opens on Monday at designated offsite locations.

Any voter may cast a ballot and needs no excuse, reason, or ID, at any of these Early Voting Site Locations. Use them for convenience if they're close to your home, work, or school! Persons voting early do not get to cancel their ballot and vote at the polls on election day. Persons who need to register to vote or re-register with a new address or name may do so at any Early Voting Site Locations:

MOLINE LIBRARY (3210 41 St, Moline):
Monday through Friday, October 19-30, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

MILAN MUNICIPAL BUILDING (405 E 1 St, Milan):
Monday through Friday, October 19-30, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

SILVIS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS (121 11 St, Silvis):
Monday through Friday, October 19-30, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

For more information about early voting or voting locations, contact the Rock Island County Clerk's Election Department at (309) 786-8683.

10/15/2026

New exhibit on our Blue Art Wall, featuring the colorful, eye-catching works of local artist Lisa Mahar. Her works will be on display through the end of the year.

10/15/2026

We’re proud to join several local library partners in bringing Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library back to Rock Island County! To make this possible, we need your help reaching our fundraising goal:
You can donate by check to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Rock Island County, P.O. Box 4723, Rock Island, IL 61201. Please make checks payable to Imagination Library of Rock Island County.
To donate online, visit donate.imaginationlibrary.com. Select “I would like to designate to a local program partner,” then choose “IL-Rock Island County.”

A new fundraising campaign will bring the Imagination Library back to the community, ensuring over 8,000 children receive the gift of reading.

10/15/2026

Join us as we get groovy and feel the music with The Black Hawk Jazz Ensemble. You won't want to miss an opportunity to see these talented, young musicians.

The Black Hawk College Jazz Ensemble is directed by Corey Kendrick, Assistant Professor of Music at Black Hawk College.

Thursday, November 5 at 6pm.

Sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.

10/14/2026

Make sure to join us for Halloween stories, games, activities, and treats for children ages 3-5 and their adult. Siblings and costumes welcome!

Thursday, October 29, 10:00am.