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santa and mrs. claus waving

Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Geraldine A. Baecke Meeting Center at East Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, New Adult, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: East Moline Public Library
Room: Geraldine A. Baecke Meeting Center
Age Group: Children, New Adult, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy fun crafts and activities and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the library! Take pictures in front of a Winter backdrop, write letters to the North Pole and more! Please bring a camera or smartphone to take a picture with Santa and Mrs.

girl reading on beach

Winter Reading Kick Off

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Geraldine A. Baecke Meeting Center at East Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, New Adult, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Library Branch: East Moline Public Library
Room: Geraldine A. Baecke Meeting Center
Age Group: Children, New Adult, Tween, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

📖 Book Your Escape! 📖 

 

Join us to kick off our Winter Reading program! Enjoy games, crafts, music, treats and more! This is a free event for all ages.

white pasta noodles in shape of snowflakes

Painted Pasta Snowflakes

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Geraldine A. Baecke Meeting Center A at East Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Elementary, Tween
Library Branch: East Moline Public Library
Room: Geraldine A. Baecke Meeting Center A
Age Group: Elementary, Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a snowflake using different shapes of painted pasta noodles! All supplies will be provided.

ornament

Teen Cricut Holiday Craft

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Geraldine A. Baecke Meeting Center A at East Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: East Moline Public Library
Room: Geraldine A. Baecke Meeting Center A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a glitter ornament with your name, a festive saying, or make one as a personalized gift!


 

presents

Drop & Shop

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Geraldine A. Baecke Meeting Center A at East Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Movie

Age Group:

Children, Elementary
Library Branch: East Moline Public Library
Room: Geraldine A. Baecke Meeting Center A
Age Group: Children, Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need to get some last minute shopping or wrapping done? Drop off your kids for some fun activities at the library and take some time for yourself for a couple hours. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 309-755-9614 ext. 103

Image of person looking at a cat on an adventure

Adventures in Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Level Childrens Area at East Moline Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Children, Pre-K, Babies
Library Branch: East Moline Public Library
Room: Main Level Childrens Area
Age Group: Children, Pre-K, Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun morning of adventures through stories. The only thing we require is that you be ready to have fun and use your imagination!

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