Curbside Service and library hours

Library Hours (Starting February 1st):
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY: Browsing and Curbside 12-8 PM
TUESDAY/THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Browsing 9-5 PM & Curbside 1-5 PM
SATURDAY: Browsing and Curbside 9-1 PM

Beginning Monday, February 1st the library will open for browsing, computer use and curbside! Face masks are required at all times inside the building and we ask that you social distance as much as possible. A mask can be provided to you at the door if you don't have one. We will also continue offering curbside as an option to pick up your items. You can use our wifi for free from our parking lot and we also have over 20 hot spots that can be checked out with your East Moline Library card.

Services:

To request a book:
a) Call the library and leave a message with your name and phone number asking to request items.
b) Use Encore (PrairieCat Catalog) or the PrairieCat mobile app to place holds.
c) Use our email address eastmolinepl@gmail.com to request items
d) Use "Contact Us" on the website to request items

Printing available via Princh (Android) (AppleIOS) from your phone, or you may email us anything you would like printed ahead of time to eastmolinepl@gmail.com and we will bring it out to you. Copiers and faxing will be available as part of the curbside service. The library will be accepting cash payments at this time, debit or CC will also be accepted inside the library.

All library materials are accepted in the book drop including hotspots and DVDS: all returns are quarantined for a number of days. No fines are being assessed at this time.

WiFi continues to be available for free from our parking lot, and we also have over 20 hotspots that can be checked out with your East Moline Library card or United Township High School Student ID.
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How it works

Borrow

Your library card grants access to Library catalogs.

Learn

Learn how to access library services for member use.

Attend

Attend one of the Library’s programs, clubs or events.

Learn all about EMPL and find out how to contact us.

Featured Programs & Clubs

Join Us for One of Our Programs at the Library

Our great popcorn sale returns! Orders will be taken from June 1-June 14. Payment must be made when the order is placed, and checks can be made out to “Friends of East Moline Public Library.”

Popcornopolis Fundraiser

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Join Tami on Facebook every other Wednesday evening as she does a tutorial of a simple craft. Please email Tami at coxt@eastmolinelibrary.org the week of the craft if you would like a kit. Kits can be picked up at the library before Wednesday evening.

Crafting Wednesdays

June 2nd, 16th and 30th| 6:30 PM on Facebook Live

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