25 Sep 2015

Teen Events at Rock Island Library

By Jan LaRoche

Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Library will offer a number of events for teens ages 12 to 18 in late September and October.

Teens can weigh in on the types of events, books and games they'd like to see at Rock Island Libraries with the Teen Advisory Board meeting at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at the Main Library's small meeting room. Besides serving as a sounding board for what teens want, members of the Teen Advisory Board may be able to earn volunteer hours for participation.

Teens can pick up a Teen Read Challenge log from Oct. 4-24 at any Rock Island Library. The Get Away @ Your Library! Teen Read presented by area libraries challenges teens to read for 250 minutes. Reading just 250 minutes earns teens an exclusive invite to the Teen Read Challenge party and prizes, food and fun on Friday, Oct. 30 at Moline Public Library.

Teen events then take a chilling turn with a Horror Scavenger Hunt on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the 30/31 Branch. The most horrifying scavenger hunt yet asks "Can you survive the twisted thinking of a serial killer to solve a mystery?" Teens who follow the clues and avoid fiendishly deadly traps will win prizes. This event is for ages 12 to 18 and does not require registration.

Teens can play XBox 360, Wii and board games on Thurs, Oct. 22, from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm at the Rock Island Main Library. The Teen Gaming Night includes snacks, and is for ages 12 to 18.

October goes out with a shamble with a Teen Zombie Party on Thurs, Oct. 29 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, also at the Main Library. Teens can celebrate Halloween with everyone's favorite undead ghouls by watching a zombie movie, munching on brainy snacks, and trying horrifying zombie makeup. The Teen Zombie Party is for ages 12 to 18 and does not require registration.

For more free events for all ages, pick up a fall events brochure at library locations, call 309-732-READ or visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org.

 

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10 Jun 2015

Rock Island Library Teen Events Put the Super in Summer

By Jan LaRoche
Rock Island, IL: Looking for something fun for your teen to do this summer? The Rock Island Library has teens covered with a number of "Escape the Ordinary" summer events from now through the end of July. For more information, visit the library's online branch at www.rockislandlibrary.org, call 309-732-READ, or follow the library on Facebook or Twitter.

Super-powered Teen fun and learning for ages 12 to 18 at the Rock Island Libraries include :

Thursday, June 11: Teen Superhero Murder Mystery, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Rock Island 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street. The unthinkable has happened - a superhero has been murdered! Teens will follow the trail of clues in a scavenger hunt to solve the mystery and bring the culprit to justice. Besides the satisfaction of making the world safe for superheroes, teens can win prizes. Snacks served.

Wednesday, June 17 and Wednesday, July 7: Teen Gaming Night, 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Rock Island Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Teens gather to play a variety of Wii and Xbox 360 games together on the big screen. The fun includes board games and snacks.

Thursday, June 25: Library Mini-Golf, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street. Put your golfing superpowers to the test on the library's 18-hole book themed indoor mini-golf course. Golf for prizes and bragging rights around the library. Snacks served.

Tuesday, June 30: Teen Superhero Night, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Rock Island Main Library. Everyone loves a good superhero movie, and so do we. Join us for a super movie showing on the library's big screen, make a superhero collage or your own graphic novel and enjoy some super snacks.

Tuesday, July 14: Teen Anime Night, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Rock Island Main Library. Anime, the Japanese style of animation, has led to the rise of some unique superheroes.  Teens will choose which anime to want to watch from the Crunchyroll website, while enjoying Japanese snacks and learning to write Japanese characters.

Thurs, July 16: Melted Crayon Art, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, 30/31 Branch. Teens will melt crayons on canvas to create one-of-a-kind artworks. Participants should wear old clothing, as this is a super messy craft. Materials supplied.

Thursday, July 23: Paper Towns Party, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Rock Island Main Library. Celebrate the upcoming release of the movie based on John Green's bestselling book, Paper Towns, with crafts and snacks based on the film, and showings of YouTube videos by the movie's actors, and by the vlogbrothers team of John and Hank Green.

Thurs, July 30: Epic Cosplay Night, 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Rock Island Main Library. Teens can wear costumes and take pictures with friends a photo booth. Attendees will learn about Cosplay and how to make costumes and accessories, and watch videos.

The Rock Island Library's Escape the Ordinary teen and adult reading contests run from May 30 to July 18. Reading incentives and more than 60 free events are designed to help keep children, teens and adults active, productive and learning over the summer. More than a century of research shows that students who don't read and learn over the summer score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer vacation than they do on the same tests at the beginning of the summer.

For more free programs, visit www.rockislandlibrary.org or pick up a summer reading brochure at the Rock Island Main Library, 30/31 or Southwest Branches.

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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library provides resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination through the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities
20 May 2015

Moline Public Library Has It Going On...

By Jan LaRoche

Hero Movie Series

The Moline Public Library will host a Hero Movie Series on Fridays at 2:00 as part of the Summer Reading Program, staring June 12 and ending July 31. See the library for a list of movies to be shown. Popcorn will be provided. This program is free and open to all ages. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at  http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Cupcake Wars

Tweens and Teens ages 11 to 18 can participate in the Moline Public Library's Cupcake Wars on Monday, June 15 at 6:00 p.m. Decorate cupcakes in the style of your favorite superhero. Cupcakes will be judged on creativity and design. Compete in teams of up to three for a chance to win prizes. This program is free and open to ages 11 to 18. Registration is required. For more information, or to sign up, call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Superhero Live Clue

Tweens and Teens ages 11 to 18 can participate in the Moline Public Library's Superhero Live Clue on Monday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m. Play a live version of the classic board game. Groups of up to five will compete for a chance to win prizes. This program is free and open to ages 11 to 18. Registration is required. For more information, or to sign up, call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Minecraft Night

Tweens and Teens ages 11 to 18 can participate in the Moline Public Library's Minecraft Night on Thursday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m. Play classic Minecraft or the Xbox One version. Board games and Nintendo Wii will also be available. This program is free and open to ages 11 to 18. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

17 Mar 2015

Moline Public Library Upcoming Events

By Jan LaRoche

Brilliant Companions

Monday, April 6 @ 6:30

The Brilliant Companions, a Doctor Who fan club, will meet at the Moline Public Library on Monday, April 6 at 6:30 to discuss season 11 of 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 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at  http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, April 9 @ 3:30

The Teen Advisory Group of the Moline Public Library will meet on Thursday, April 9 at 3:30. Quad City area teens in grades 6 through 12 are invited to help plan programs and events for teens, give feedback about the library, and meet new friends. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online athttp://www.molinelibrary.com.

Anime Club

Tuesday, April 21 @ 3:30

Fans of anime, manga, and all things Japanese are invited to join the Moline Public Library's Anime Club on Tuesday, April 21 at 3:30. 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 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Project Next Generation: Dream, Design, Deliver - Video Game Workshop

Teens and Tweens in grades 5 and up can take part in a video game workshop hosted by the Moline Public Library. This workshop is part of "Project Next Generation: Dream, Design, Deliver," and will teach students how to design their own video games. Sessions will take place on Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. starting May 9 and concluding June 13. Attendance at all sessions is recommended but not required. This program is free and 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.

11 Mar 2015

Teen Poetry Contest

By Jan LaRoche
The Moline Public Library is holding a Poetry Contest for students in grades 6-12. Submit one (1) original poem in the category of short (up to 12 lines) or long (up to 25 lines). Deadline for submissions is Friday, April 10, 2015. Prizes will be $25, $15, and $10 gift certificates for first, second, and third places in each category. All poets are invited to the Awards Ceremony and Poetry Café on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Moline Public Library. Poets can read their poems and prizes will be awarded. For more information or to pick up an entry form, contact Jan LaRoche at the Moline Library at 309-524-2470, 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL, or online athttp://molinelibraryteens.wordpress.com <http://molinelibraryteens.wordpress.com/> .
11 Feb 2015

YouTube Contest for Teens!

By Jan LaRoche
Quad City teens in grades 6-12 can create a 3-5 minute video for a chance to win $100. In teams of up to five people, make a video based on one of this year's themes. Upload it to YouTube, submit a hard copy to your library, and turn in the entry form. Entries due March 3rd. A Premiere Party will be held March 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the Putnam Museum. See your local library for more information and an entry form.

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18 Nov 2014

News Release from the Moline Public Library

By Jan LaRoche
Project Next Generation: Dream, Design, Deliver - Moviemaking Workshop

Teens and Tweens in grades 5 and up can take part in a moviemaking workshop hosted by the Moline Public Library. This workshop is part of "Project Next Generation: Dream, Design, Deliver," and will introduce students to script writing, filming, and editing. Sessions will take place from 4:00 to 5:30 on December 2 & 9, January 6 & 13, and February 3 & 10, with a special screening of the films on February 24. Attendance at all six sessions is recommended. This program is free and 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 <mailto:jlaroche@molinelibrary.org>  or by calling 309-524-2470.


TEEN-ucopia

Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30

Teens can stop by the Teen Corner of the Moline Public Library on Wednesdays between 2:30 and 4:30 to enjoy a variety of video games, board games, crafts, and other activities. Check out our new Xbox One and make some holiday crafts. No registration required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com <http://www.molinelibrary.com/
Monday, December 1 @ 6:30
20 Oct 2014

Upcoming events at the Moline Public Library Nov 2014

By Jan LaRoche

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.

 

TEEN-ucopia

Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30

Teens can stop by the Teen Corner of the Moline Public 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 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at  http://www.molinelibrary.com.


Brilliant Companions

Monday, November 3 @ 6:30

The Brilliant Companions, a Doctor Who fan club, will meet at the Moline Public Library on Monday, November 3 at 6:30 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 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at  http://www.molinelibrary.com.

 

Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, November 6 @ 3:30

The Teen Advisory Group of the Moline Public Library will meet on Thursday, November 6 at 3:30. Quad City area teens in grades 6 through 12 are invited to help plan programs and events for teens, give feedback about the library, and meet new friends. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at  http://www.molinelibrary.com.

 

Anime Club

Tuesday, November 18 @ 3:30

Fans of anime, manga, and all things Japanese are invited to join the Moline Public Library's Anime Club on Tuesday, November 18 at 3:30. 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 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at  http://www.molinelibrary.com.

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26 Aug 2014

Upcoming Moline Public Library events

By Jan LaRoche

Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, September 4 @ 3:30

The Teen Advisory Group of the Moline Public Library will meet on Thursday, September 4 at 3:30. Quad City area teens in grades 6 through 12 are invited to help plan programs and events for teens, give feedback about the library, and meet new friends. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Brilliant Companions

Monday, September 8 @ 6:30

The Brilliant Companions, a Doctor Who fan club, will meet at the Moline Public Library on Monday, September 8 at 6:30

to discuss our favorite Classic Doctor Who featuring Patrick Troughton. This program is free and open to all ages. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Anime Club

Tuesday, September 16 @ 3:30

Fans of anime, manga, and all things Japanese are invited to join the Moline Public Library's Anime Club on Tuesday, September 16 at 3:30. 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 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

25 Jul 2014

Moline Public Library Awarded Illinois Secretary of State Project Next Generation Grant

By Jan LaRoche

The Moline Public Library, 3210 - 41st Street, Moline, IL  has been awarded an $18,316 grant to connect tweens and teens with technology. The money is part of $289,310 in 2015 Project Next Generation (PNG) grants awarded by Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White.

Moline, among 21 libraries in the state to receive the grants, will use the money to host technology programs throughout the school year, including computer game design, moviemaking, Lego Robotics, and graphic novel design. The Library is seeking instructors for these programs from local teachers and professionals. The grant will also allow the Library to offer after-school programming to junior high and high school students during early-out Wednesdays.

Project Next Generation is the statewide mentoring program administered through Illinois public libraries. Project mentors work with young students at public libraries to develop technological skills and guide them in exploring life skills like effective communication, goal-setting and conflict resolution.

Grants are awarded to public libraries serving culturally diverse, low-income and underserved populations. This is the Moline Public Library's first year to be awarded a PNG grant.

For further information, please contact the library at 309-524-2470 or reference@molinelibrary.org.

Please visit the library's website for program dates and times www.molinelibrary.com.


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