Events
Programming for May
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Adult Arts & Crafts: Morse Code Bracelets
Date: Monday, May 1st, 2023
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Make your own customized Morse Code Bracelet with us. You may have seen them on Etsy, and now you can create one for yourself or as a gift! Limited to 15 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons and is for in-house guests only. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library, Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167, and the Rock River Library District.
Teen Tuesday: Cooking with Catalina- Salsa
Date: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Ages 12-18
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join Catalina as she shows us how to make salsa. Registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Family Storytime: Shooting Stars
Date: Thursday, May 4th, 2023
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join Mrs. Katelynn at the Silvis Public Library for this star themed storytime and craft. Snacks provided. Limited to 20 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons for in-house guests only. Leftover crafts will be available as "kits," beginning the day after the event, on a first come/first serve basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Book Buddies (Craft Buddies): Animal Headbands
Date: Saturday, May 6th, 2023
Time: 10am
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 0-5
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join Mrs. Katelynn at the Silvis Public Library where your baby, toddler and/or preschooler can spend some time with other children like them exploring all the fun our library has to offer during this pet themed storytime and craft. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons for in-house guests only. Leftover crafts will be available as "kits," beginning the day after the event, on a first come/first serve basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Illinois Libraries Present: Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Date: Saturday, May 6th, 2023
Time: 10am
Venue: Virtual event on Zoom
Cost: Free
Audience: Family friendly
Contact: illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka! Perfect for the entire family, this live, virtual drawing workshop is sure to inspire the inner artist in everyone. Jarrett creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and bookstores over the past twenty years. So sharpen your pencils, bring out the paper, and join us for this can’t miss event!
Teen Tuesday: Galaxy Pour Painting
Date: Tuesday, May 9th, 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Ages 12-18
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Teens, join us at the library for this galaxy pour painting craft. Limited to 10 participants.Registration is required via Engaged Patrons for in-house guests only. Leftover crafts will be available as "kits," beginning the day after the event, on a first come/first serve basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Teen Fandom Club: Star Wars Lanterns
Date: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Ages 12-18
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Teens! Are you a fan of Star Wars? Join us for this Star Wars tin can lantern craft! Limited to 10 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons for in-house guests only. Leftover crafts will be available as "kits," beginning the day after the event, on a first come/first serve basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Family Storytime: Rocking Sharks
Date: Thursday, May 11th, 2023
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join Mrs. Katelynn at the Silvis Public Library for this shark themed storytime and craft. Snacks provided. Limited to 20 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons for in-house guests only. Leftover crafts will be available as "kits," beginning the day after the event, on a first come/first serve basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Adult Arts & Crafts: Mini Book Stack Necklace
Date: Friday, May 12th, 2023
Time: 3pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Are you the type of person who can’t go anywhere without a book? Now you can take three of them with you when you wear this adorable miniature set of books! Limited to 15 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons and is for in-house guests only. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library, Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167, and the Rock River Library District.
Book Buddies: Flowers
Date: Saturday, May 13th, 2023
Time: 10am
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 0-5
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join Mrs. Katelynn at the Silvis Public Library where your baby, toddler and/or preschooler can spend some time with other children like them exploring all the fun our library has to offer during this flower themed storytime! Noise and laughter welcome! Limited to 20 participants. Registration is not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Krafty Kids: Bubble Flowers
Date: Saturday, May 13th, 2023
Time: 2pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join Mrs. Katelynn at the Silvis Public Library for this bubble flower craft. Limited to 20 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons for in-house guests only. Leftover crafts will be available as "kits," beginning the day after the event, on a first come/first serve basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Special Guest – Importance of Native Plants
Date: Monday, May 15th
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Did you know native plants play a vital role in our ecosystem? Learn about the importance of incorporating native plant species in landscaping during this presentation by Becki Wells, the president of the Quad Cities chapter of Wild Ones. Join us again on June 5 when Becki returns to discuss how to plan and plant native plants in your own landscaping and gardens. Limited to 20 participants. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Teen Advisory Board
Date: Tuesday, May 16th, 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Ages 12-18
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Teens, join us for the Silvis Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board. Help choose books for the library, discuss future programs, and meet fellow teens. Refreshments provided. Limited to 10 participants. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Illinois Libraries Present: On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness and Kristi Yamaguchi
Date: Wednesday, May 17th, 2023
Time: 7pm
Venue: Virtual event on Zoom
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
“Queer Eye” and “Getting Curious” star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up! With Jonathan, you never quite know what he’ll say next, but his unfiltered takes are always as interesting as they are hilarious. Sponsored by Illinois Libraries Present.
Family Storytime: Flowers
Date: Thursday, May 18th, 2023
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join Mrs. Katelynn at the Silvis Public Library for this flower themed storytime and craft. Snacks provided. Limited to 20 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons for in-house guests only. Leftover crafts will be available as "kits," beginning the day after the event, on a first come/first serve basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Quad City Animal Welfare Center: Mobile Vet Visit
Date: Friday, May 19th, 2023
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
The Quad City Animal Welfare Center’s Mobile Vet van will be in the library’s parking lot on May 19th from 2-4pm. They will provide wellness clinic services, including: vaccinations, heartworm testing, microchipping, and flea/tick/heartworm products. They do not see sick or injured animals. Rabies vaccines required for all animals four months or older.
Book Buddies: Bees
Date: Saturday, May 20th, 2023
Time: 10am
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 0-5
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join Mrs. Katelynn at the Silvis Public Library where your baby, toddler and/or preschooler can spend some time with other children like them exploring all the fun our library has to offer during this bee themed storytime! Noise and laughter welcome! Limited to 20 participants. Registration is not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Straw Airplanes
Date: Saturday, May 20th, 2023
Time: 2pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join us at the library for this straw airplane experiment. Limited to 20 participants.Registration is required via Engaged Patrons for in-house guests only. Leftover crafts will be available as "kits," beginning the day after the event, on a first come/first serve basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Last Monday Book Club
Date: Monday, May, 22nd, 2023
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
While we usually meet the last Monday of the month to discuss the month’s book, “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. But we will be meeting on May 22nd instead due to the library being closed on Memorial Day, May 29th. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the circulation counter. New members are always welcome!
Teen Tuesday: Flower Lanterns
Date: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Ages 12-18
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Teens, join us at the library for this flower lantern craft. Limited to 10 participants.Registration is required via Engaged Patrons for in-house guests only. Leftover crafts will be available as "kits," beginning the day after the event, on a first come/first serve basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Family Storytime: Ink Blot Clouds
Date: Thursday, May 25th, 2023
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join Mrs. Katelynn at the Silvis Public Library for this cloud themed storytime and craft. Snacks provided. Limited to 20 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons for in-house guests only. Leftover crafts will be available as "kits," beginning the day after the event, on a first come/first serve basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Book Buddies (Sensory Session): Oceans
Date: Saturday, May 27th, 2023
Time: 10am
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 0-5
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join Mrs. Katelynn at the Silvis Public Library where your baby, toddler and/or preschooler can spend some time with other children like them exploring all the fun our library has to offer during this ocean themed sensory session and storytime! Noise and laughter welcome!! Limited to 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Lego Club: Flowers
Date: Saturday, May 27th, 2023
Time: 2pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join Mrs. Katelynn at the library to build an object out of LEGOS together. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and Royal Neighbors 20167.
Teen Tuesday: Cactus String Art
Date: Tuesday, May 30th, 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Ages 12-18
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Teens, join us at the library for this cactus string art craft. Limited to 10 participants.Registration is required via Engaged Patrons for in-house guests only. Leftover crafts will be available as "kits," beginning the day after the event, on a first come/first serve basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.