Events
Virtual Passive Programming for November
All events can be found on our Facebook Page.
Pre-K Pete the Cat Coloring Contest
Date: Sunday, November 1st, 2020
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Coloring sheet posted Nov 1-14
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 2-4
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Does your child love to color? Print off this Pete the Cat coloring sheet or come to the library and we will print one for you. Have your child complete the coloring sheet, take a picture and email it to us at admin@silvislibrary.org or drop the finished picture in our book drop. Don’t forget to put your contact information! Coloring sheets need to be received by November 14 and will be posted on our Facebook page. Winner will be determined by the greatest number of likes the picture receives.
DIY Fall Scented Candles
Date: Monday, November 2nd, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Create your own fall scented candle by using masons jars, oranges, cinnamon, cloves scented oils, and water! Follow the link here for the supplies and directions, https://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/fall-candles/. Share with us what scent you chose for your own DIY candles.
Teen Tuesday: Jigsaw Puzzles
Date: Tuesday, November 3nd, 2020
Time: 5:00 pm
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Teen
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
This Teen Tuesday features a live virtual jigsaw puzzle. Follow this link https://jigsawpuzzles.io/ to build a jigsaw puzzle with others.
Parties with Character Virtual Character Storytime Series: Belle Storytime
Date: Thursday November 5th, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children in 3rd grade and younger
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join us for a Parties with Character Virtual Character Storytime. This interactive recorded storytime is with Belle. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library, Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Fall Wine Glass Décor
Date: Monday, November 9th, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Get crafty and turn a wine glass into a pumpkin, turkey, or scarecrow! The wine glass decorations can be used as candle holders too. Follow the link here to make the pumpkin, https://www.freebiefindingmom.com/diy-pumpkin-wine-glass-centerpieces/.
Follow the link here to make the turkey, https://www.hometalk.com/23940127/easy-turkey-wine-glass-decor-. Follow the link here to make a scarecrow, https://www.thekeeperofthecheerios.com/2016/08/halloween-wine-glass-candle-holders.html. Share your creations with us in the comments below!
Teen Tuesday: Recipe Share
Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2020
Time: 5:00 pm
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Teen
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
This Teen Tuesday features an easy recipe for teens just learning how to cook. Follow this link https://michellesmithrdsecrets.wordpress.com/2013/07/08/crustless-mini-quiches/ to make your own crust less mini quiches.
Absolute Science’s “Learn At Home” Workshop: Beginner Juggling
Date: Thursday, November 12th, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children in 3rd grade and younger
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
In this workshop, professional juggler, Toto Johnson, will show you the fundamentals of basic juggling and how to start practicing using only three common plastic shopping bags! Just follow this link to get started: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sJ_werDpJU4CY7DNfL8yxohD1WxNMVEM/view?usp=sharing
Kiddos Krafting: Fall Wreath
Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2020
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 0-4
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Follow this link https://happyhooligans.ca/tissue-paper-fall-wreath/ to create a fall wreath with your kiddo!
Krafty Kids: Rainbow Cloud
Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2020
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 10-18
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Rainy weather got you down? Follow this link https://www.darcyandbrian.com/coffee-filter-rainbow-craft/ to create your own rainbow cloud.
Acrylic Paint Along
Date: Monday, November 16th, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Follow along to create an acrylic painting masterpiece of your own! Follow the link here to get started, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naw-kF0-xBI. Share your paintings with us in the comments below!
Teen Tuesday: Let’s Get Crafty
Date: Tuesday, November 17th, 2020
Time: 5:00 pm
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Teen
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Do you like to wear things that are unique and stand out? This Teen Tuesday features the following link https://www.frugalmomeh.com/2018/03/diy-sharpie-galaxy-shoes.html to make your own galaxy shoes.
Tween Book Club
Date: Wednesday, November 18th, 2020
Time: 5:00
Venue: Scheduled post from November 18-30
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 9-12
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Tweens, do you miss talking about what you have been reading? Answer the discussion questions and vote what books you would like Ms. ShoShanna to get for the library in the comments of this post.
Absolute Science’s “Learn At Home” Workshop: Basic Juggling Workshop
Date: Thursday, November 19th, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children in 3rd grade and younger
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
This workshop shows the fundamentals of three ball juggling. You will learn the three ball cascade using the three juggling balls you made or common household items like balled up socks. Just follow this link to get started: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15WyyRTlLWo_VhtcBqcEw-MhddOVlAjLd/view?usp=sharing
Kiddos Krafting: Sponge Paint Turkeys
Date: Saturday, November 21st, 2020
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 2-4
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Follow this link https://www.theresourcefulmama.com/sponged-painted-thanksgiving-turkey-craft/ to create a turkey with your kiddo!
Full STEAM Ahead: M&M Rainbow Science
Date: Saturday, November 21st, 2020
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 3 and up
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Follow this link https://www.darcyandbrian.com/mm-rainbow-science-experiment/ to create a rainbow with M&Ms!
Thanksgiving Party Games
Date: Monday, November 23rd, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Follow the link, playpartyplan.com/thanksgiving-games/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=478091986_16362360_18294, and try out these 12 different party games at your family get together!
Teen Tuesday: Rockin’ Out with Rock Candy
Date: Tuesday, November 24th, 2020
Time: 5:00 pm
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Teen
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Do you like to rock candy? Do you want to make your own? This Teen Tuesday features the following link https://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2015/02/rock-candy-experiment.htmlto make your very own rock candy.
Kiddos Krafting: Stamped Fall Tree
Date: Saturday, November 28th, 2020
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 2-4
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Follow this link https://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2015/11/broccoli-stamped-fall-tree-kid-craft.html to create a fall tree with your kiddo!
LEGO Charades: Turkey
Date: Saturday, November 28th, 2020
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Scheduled post
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 5-12
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Patrons will be asked to follow this video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HKuEePFuK4and to post their own LEGOS creation in the comments.
DIY Sock Gnomes
Date: Monday, November 30th, 2020
Time: 1:00 pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393