November 2014

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The Moline Public Library will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day and November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving.

Many Moline Public Library programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Moline Public Library. For information on how to become a Friend click here.

Moline Public Library Programs & Events

Red, White and Brave" Veterans Day Program

The public is invited to honor and thank the men and women who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces at a Veterans Day program on Monday, November 10th at 11:00 am. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 299 Honor Guard will proudly raise the flag outside the library as students from the Moline High School Concert Choir sing the national anthem. The tribute to veterans will then move inside the library, where the nation's colors will be presented and keynote speaker, Vietnam veteran and United States retired Army Captain, William Albracht, will talk about the history and significance of Veterans Day. Our program will conclude with a choir performance of patriotic songs.

Friends of the Library Playcrafters Benefit

The Friends of the Moline Public Library will usher in the coming Christmas season with a fundraiser play "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus," that will be presented at the Playcrafters Barn Theater, 4950 35th avenue, Moline on Saturday, November 15. Curtain will be at 3pm. Ticket prices will be $10 for adults, $5 for seniors 65 years and up, and $5 for children twelve years old and younger. Tickets will be available at the library's circulation desk starting the week of October 27th. Tickets will also be sold November 10th through November 14th from 11 am to 6 pm in the library lobby as well as at the door before the play.

Raffle and silent auction items can be viewed during November 10th through November 14th in the library lobby. Over twenty items will be displayed and will include hotel stays, gift certificates, art objects, hand-made items, and baskets of tea and chocolate treats. Raffle tickets and silent auction bids can be purchased at the library before the play and also at the Barn Theater through intermission time on Saturday, November 15th. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

All money raised will fund programs and other needs of the Moline Public Library.

Lego Robotics!

The Moline Public Library kicks off "Project Next Generation: Dream, Design, Deliver" with a Lego Robotics Workshop series. Teens and Tweens in grades 5 and up will learn how to assemble and program motorized LEGO robots using LEGO Mindstorm kits. Sessions will take place on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on November 6, 13, and 20 and December 4, 11, and 18. Attendance at all six sessions is recommended. No experience is necessary, but space is limited and registration is required. Bus passes will be available to registered participants.

For more information, or to register for the program, contact Jan LaRoche at jlaroche@molinelibrary.org or by calling 309-524-2470.

E-Book Training

The Moline Public Library is offering one-on-one sessions to assist with learning to use the library's free collection of Overdrive e-books and e-audiobooks; Zinio e-magazines, and Fregal's music and movie downloads. Device specific training is offered free of charge. Patrons with a valid RiverShare library card can access all or most of these collections. Schedule your appointment for a training session with a librarian by stopping at the Reference Desk, calling 309-524-2470 or by emailing reference@molinelibrary.org

Genesis Health System Affordable Care Act Navigators
Genesis Health Care Navigators are scheduled to assist patrons every Tuesday at the library from November 18, 2014 through February 12, 2015 in the library's Gold Room. These are first come first serve sessions. For more information, please call 309-524-2470.

Rediscover Board Games!
Bored? Looking for something to do? Try playing a board game during the month of November. Ask at the Children's Desk - we have a lot to choose from!

November Programs and Events

Monday, November 3 - 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Exploratorium Jr. (NEW!). A new program for preschool age children! A preschool version of our Exploratorium program.

Monday, November 3 - 6:30 PM. Brilliant Companions. The Brilliant Companions, a Doctor Who fan club, will meet to discuss our season seven of the Classic Doctor Who, featuring Jon Pertwee. This program is free and open to all ages. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440.

Tuesday, November 4 - 4:00 PM. Bookkworms Tween Book Club. Read and discuss books at this kid lead book club. A limited number of books are available for check-out at the children's information desk. For 3rd-5th graders.

Wednesday, November 5 - 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Exploratorium. For children K-4th grades. An experiment in S.T.E.A.M. powered programming.

Wednesday, November 5 - 2:30 PM. TEEN-ucopia. Teens can stop by the Teen Corner Library on Wednesdays between 2:30 and 4:30 to enjoy a variety of video games, board games, crafts, and other activities. No registration required. For more information call 309-524-2440.

Thursday, November 6 - 10:00 AM. Preschool Story Time. Stories and hands-on activities for ages 3-5.

Friday, November 7 - 9:30 AM. Baby Bounce. Parents and children will explore rhymes, songs, and stories. For ages birth to 18 months.

Monday, November 10 - 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Exploratorium Jr. (NEW!). A new program for preschool age children! A preschool version of our Exploratorium program.

Wednesday, November 12 - 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Exploratorium. For children K-4th grades. An experiment in S.T.E.A.M. powered programming.

Wednesday, November 12 - 2:30 PM. TEEN-ucopia. Teens can stop by the Teen Corner Library on Wednesdays between 2:30 and 4:30 to enjoy a variety of video games, board games, crafts, and other activities. No registration required. For more information call 309-524-2440.

Thursday, November 13 - 10:00 AM. Preschool Story Time. Stories and hands-on activities for ages 3-5.

Monday, November 17 - 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Exploratorium Jr. (NEW!). A new program for preschool age children! A preschool version of our Exploratorium program.

Tuesday, November 18 - 9:00 AM to Noon. Genesis Health System Affordable Care Act Navigators. Genesis Health Care Navigators are scheduled to assist patrons every Tuesday at the library from November 18, 2014 through February 12, 2015 in the library's Gold Room. These are first come first serve sessions.

Tuesday, November 18 - 3:30 PM. Anime Club. Fans of anime, manga, and all things Japanese are invited to join the Anime Club. Bring your anime and manga to share with the group or exchange for something new. This program is free and open to ages 12 to 21. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440.

Tuesday, November 18 - 6:30 PM. Comics Art Lab - For Mad Artists.For ages 7 and older. Make your own comic art! Each month is a different artistic theme.

Wednesday, November 19- 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Exploratorium. For children K-4th grades. An experiment in S.T.E.A.M. powered programming.

Wednesday, November 19 - 2:30 PM. TEEN-ucopia. Teens can stop by the Teen Corner Library on Wednesdays between 2:30 and 4:30 to enjoy a variety of video games, board games, crafts, and other activities. No registration required. For more information call 309-524-2440.

Thursday, November 20 - 10:00 AM. Preschool Story Time. Stories and hands-on activities for ages 3-5.

Thursday, November 20 - 6:30 PM. Building with Books Lego Club. Build with Lego blocks and listen to stories. Blocks are supplied. For ages 4-12

Monday, November 24 - 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Exploratorium Jr. (NEW!). A new program for preschool age children! A preschool version of our Exploratorium program.

Monday, November 24 - 7:00 PM. Pajama Story Time. For ages 4-8. Wear your p.j.'s and bring your favorite stuffed animal to hear new stories.

Wednesday, November 26 - 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Exploratorium. For children K-4th grades. An experiment in S.T.E.A.M. powered programming.