Moline Public Library programs


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Gung Hay Fat Chow! Chinese New Year Program
Wednesday, February 6
6:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Moline Public Libary
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at our Chinese New Year Party. Stories, games, crafts, and refreshments. For children of all ages. Registration is required.

Reader's Theater
Wednesday, February 13
7 pm
Children's Program Room
Moline Public Library
Join us as our readers present Jan Brett's "The Hat". Call the library to be a reader.
No registration required to be in the audience.

Building With Books Lego Club
Thursday, February 21
6:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Moline Public Library
Build with Lego blocks and listen to stories. Blocks are supplied. For ages 6-12.
Registration is required.

Mo Willems Birthday Party
Saturday, February 23
2 pm
Children's Program Room
Moline Public Library
Come help Pigeon, Cat the Cat, Gerald & Piggie, Knuffle Bunny, and all of Mo's friends celebrate their creator's birthday! Stories, party games, crafts and activities.
For ages 3 and older. No registration required.

Pajama Story Time
Monday, February 25
7 pm
Children's Program Room
Moline Public Library
Wear your p.j's and bring your favorite stuffed animal to hear new stories. Bring the family and enjoy the fun! Recommended for ages 4-8.
Registration is not required.

Books On The Move!
Wednesday, February 27
6:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Moline Public Library
An active storytime program based on music, movement, and early literacy. It is geared for "the young and the restless" (ages 4 and under)!
Registration is required.

Cat in the Hat Comes Back
Thursday, February 28
6:30 pm
Children's Department
Moline Public Library
Celebrate the Cat's birthday with stories read by the Cat himself. Stories, activities and crafts for all ages.

Book Bunch Club
Tuesdays, March 5-26
6:30 pm
Children's Program Room
Moline Public Library
Small book club for children ages 7 -9. Children receive book on first night.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Moline Public Library. Registration is required.
No registration required.

Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, March 7-28
10 am
Children's Program Room
Moline Public Library
Stories, finger-plays and hands-on activities for children ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten.
Registration is required.



















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1888 -- 125 years ago: The old folks concert at the Harper Theater last night to benefit St.Luke's Cottage Hospital, attracted a large audience.
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1938 -- 75 years ago: Station WHBF has received a special citation from Washington forits participation in Air Mail Week, which was observed this week throughout the nation.
1963 -- 50 years ago: A 10-year high in employment in the Quad-City area was reachedat the end of the last quarter, according to an industrial employment barometer releasedtoday.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Pee Wee teams will be able to play baseball and softball as usualon Diamond Three at Dorrance Park this summer, but after that, the ball field is doomed.County crews have put the diamond back in shape after heavy trucks marred the playingfield earlier this spring. Illinois Department of Transportation crews drove onto it to makeborings for the relocation of the junction of Illinois 84 and the Port Byron-Hillsdale road.




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