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Danny Trejo Talks Tacos, Hollywood, and Redemption

Online Program, Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Actor, author, and restaurateur Danny Trejo will discuss how he developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard-earned and atypical road to success. From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo’s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond, but it is his continuous role as a devoted father of three and an intervention counselor that bring him the most satisfaction.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Register for the webinar here.

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Rooting Out Poverty Book Club

Gold Meeting Room, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Join us this evening to discuss our March book club pick,  “The Savvy Ally” by Jeannie Gainsburg. Bring your thoughts and questions about the book, or feel free to join us even if you haven’t read it!

https://www.savvyallyaction.com/

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Happy π Day!

Hurray for everyone’s favorite mathematical constant, π (pi), representing the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter!

Just in case you are new to Pi Day – the first three digits of pi are 3.14. Today is March 14 (3/14), hence pi day, a day celebrated the world over with math and baked goods. In the spirit of the day, here are some books you might like to enjoy while you are taking advantage of a homophonic coincidence to eat pie.

And for those that prefer a little fiction with their math, here are some novels in which math (or mathematicians) plays a prominent role.

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Illinois Department of Employment Security Job Fair

Library Meeting Rooms, Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 10:30am – 1:30pm

Please join the Moline Public Library and the Illinois Department of Employment Security for a job fair at the library.

Representatives from the Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Department of Revenue, Illinois Department of Human Services, and more will be in attendance.

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Storm Spotter Training

Library Meeting Rooms, Thursday, March 9, 2023 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm

This storm spotter class is hosted by the Rock Island County Emergency Management Agency and conducted by the National Weather Service Quad Cities Office.  The class will cover severe weather hazards including thunderstorms and tornadoes.  This includes the general structure and movement of severe thunderstorm, identification of important storm features, and safety concerns.

After attending the class you can sign up as a Skywarn Spotter.

Registration is required.

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Wharton Through the Years

Library Meeting Rooms, Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 6:00pm

Please join the Moline Public Library and Diann Moore for a presentation on the history of Wharton Fieldhouse. 

Diann Moore is a lifelong Moline resident, member of the Moline Preservation Society, and co-author of, A Century of Players, Performers, and Pageants : Wharton Field House and Browning Field, Moline, Illinois.  

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The Weird & Wonderful World with Mary Roach

Online Program, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with New York Times bestselling science author, Mary Roach. She will discuss her frank approach to science, the importance of humor, and explore the weird, wonderful world in which we live.

Dubbed “America’s funniest science writer” by the Washington Post, Roach has explored topics from the curious lives of human cadavers, packing to visit space, the afterlife, the alimentary canal, and more. Roach claims to have no hobbies, but enjoys bird-watching, hiking, playing scrabble, and watching late-night Animal Planet.

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. 

Register here for the Zoom webinar.

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Quad City Visiting Artist: Alla Boara

Library Meeting Rooms, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Join us for this Quad City Arts Visiting Artist series performance.

Alla Boara seeks to bring recognition and new life to Italy’s diverse history of regional folk music. Their modern arrangements of near-extinct folk songs are variously surprising, playful, mournful, tender, and bewitching. Alla Boara’s dynamic work aims to inspire audiences of all ethnic heritages to treasure their musical roots and consider historical songs’ contemporary cultural relevance.

For more information visit https://www.allaboara.com. 

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Community Forum : The Impact of Mass Incarceration

Bronze Meeting Room, Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Project NOW Executive Director, Dwight Ford, will give a presentation on the impact of mass incarceration.

This community forum is part of a series of discussions and forums in conjunction with the Rooting Out Poverty Book Club. Please join us on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm to discuss books, enjoy speakers, & learn about issues impacting the lives of poor individuals, families, & the community.