EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 11, 2026) — Please join us for a ribbon-cutting Thursday, September 24, 10AM, at 745 16th Avenue, East Moline, Illinois, 61244.

MetroLINK, in partnership with the City of East Moline Public Library, has installed two (2) Level 3, public facing, fast charging stations at the City of East Moline Public Library.

The charging stations can charge up to four electric vehicles simultaneously, charging each vehicle in just under an hour.

This important economic investment brings visitors to the City of East Moline Public Library, where they can enjoy library amenities, as well as downtown East Moline.

For more information, please visit East Moline Public Library

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