A book discussion featuring picture books by renowned children’s illustrator and author Maurice Sendak will take place Wednesday, February 1st, 7:00 p.m. at the Moline Public Library.   Aimed at adult readers, this book discussion will explore the artwork, stories, and common themes among  three of Sendak’s most beloved titles: Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen, and Outside Over There.  Registration is required for the discussion.  To register and obtain copies of the books, visit the Moline Public Library at 3210 - 41st Street, Moline or call 309-524-2470.

The book discussion is presented in conjunction with the traveling exhibit In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak, on display December 28th, 2011 through February 24th, 2012.  In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak was organized by the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia, and developed by Nextbook, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture, and ideas, and the American Library       Association Public Programs Office. The national tour of the exhibit has been made possible by grants from the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the Righteous Persons Foundation, the David Berg Foundation, and an anonymous donor, with additional support from Tablet Magazine: A New Read on Jewish Life.

The Moline Public Library invites Wild Things of all ages to attend Let the Wild Rumpus Start!, Saturday, January 14th at 2:00 p.m.  Attendees will be able to meet Max and a Wild Thing from Maurice Sendak’s beloved book Where the Wild Things Are.  Crafts, activities and refreshments will be available.  No registration is required for this free program, which is sponsored by Friends of the Moline Public Library.  For more information, visit the Moline Public Library at 3210 - 41st Street, Moline or call 309-524-2480.

Author Sharon R. Holub Book Signing Event

WHEN: 01-14-2012

TIME: 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Barnes & Noble, Northpark Mall, 320 W Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA 52806

WHAT: Sharon R. Holub, a resident of Davenport, IA, will be available to sign copies of her Children's book, Adventures of the Big Green Van.

When Shayla Christine and Christy Lee want to visit faraway places with their grandfather, they enlist the help of the big green van. With a little magic and a lot of love, the girls begin a journey to see the world with their grandfather in Adventures of the Big Green Van.

Teen Writers Group

Teen and Young Adult writers are invited to the Moline Public Library on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m. Bring a few short items to share with the group, get feedback, and learn some new tricks. The next meeting will be on Monday, January 9 at 7:00. This program is free, no registration is necessary. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41^st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at  http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Anime Club

Teen and Young Adult fans of anime, manga, and all things Japanese are invited to the Moline Public Library the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 for Anime Club. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 17 at 3:30. This program is free and no registration is necessary. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41^st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at  http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Teen Writers Group

Teen and Young Adult writers are invited to the Moline Public Library on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7:00 p.m. Bring a few short items to share with the group, get feedback, and learn some new tricks. The next meeting will be on Monday, January 23 at 7:00. This program is free and no registration is necessary. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41^st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Teen Advisory Group

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join the Teen Advisory Group at the Moline Public Library. Help plan programs, give input about what books and materials to add to the collection, make friends, and have fun. We meet the first Thursday of the month, and the next meeting is Thursday, February 2 at 3:30 in the Platinum Room. This program is free and no registration is necessary. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41^st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.