Events
Programming for March
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Illinois Libraries Present: The Weird & Wonderful World with Mary Roach (Zoom event)
Date: Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
Time: 7pm
Venue: Virtual event on Zoom
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with science author, Mary Roach - despite her claim that “people call me a science writer, though I don't have a science degree and sometimes have to fake my way through interviews with experts I can't understand”! Roach will discuss her frank approach to science, the importance of humor, and explore the weird, wonderful world in which we live. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. Register at https://bitly/ILP_MaryRoach
Family Storytime: Read Across America Week
Date: Thursday, March 2nd, 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 Dr. Seuss themed storytime and hot air balloon craft for Read Across America Week. 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.
Rules of the Road Review
Date: Friday, March 3rd, 2023
Time: 10am – 11:30am
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Seniors
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Illinois Rules of the Road Test – do you need to take it? We’ve got you covered! This AARP review course led by Nancy Johnson, will help you pass with flying colors! This FREE program is geared towards older adults and will last approximately 90 minutes. A Rules of the Road booklet and workbook will be provided.
Book Buddies (Craft Buddies): Chocolate Chip Cookies
Date: Saturday, March 4th, 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 cookie themed storytime and craft! Noise and laughter welcome! 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: Card Making with Donna Banta
Date: Monday, March 6th, 2023
Time: 5-7pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join Donna Banta as she shows us how to make beautiful greeting cards with rubber stamps, ink, and a variety of embellishments. Your first 3 cards are free; any cards you make after that are $2.50 each. Limited to 15 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons and is for in-house guests only. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Teen Tuesday: Flower Glass Painting
Date: Tuesday, March 7th, 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 glass painting craft tutorial. 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: Heartstopper Keychains
Date: Wednesday, March 8th, 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 Heartstopper? Join us for this Heartstopper keychain 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: Caterpillars
Date: Thursday, March 9th, 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 caterpillar 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: Bugs
Date: Saturday, March 11th, 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 bug 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: Paper Umbrellas
Date: Saturday, March 11th, 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 paper umbrella 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.
Teen Tuesday: No-Bake Pies
Date: Tuesday, March 14th, 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 as we make no-bake pies. Limited to 10 participants.Registration is not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Family Storytime: Pot of Gold
Date: Thursday, March 16th, 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 St. Patrick's Day 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: DIY Reading Logbook
Date: Friday, March 17th, 2023
Time: 3pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Make your own personalized reading logbook with us! Keep track of the books you’ve read, want to read, loved, didn’t love, and how many you’ve read in a series. 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: Leprechauns
Date: Saturday, March 18th, 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 leprechaun 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: Rainbow Walking Water
Date: Saturday, March 18th, 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 rainbow walking water 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.
Adult Arts & Crafts: Craft Supply Swap Night
Date: Monday, March 20th, 2023
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Gather up your new and gently used but no longer wanted craft supplies and join us for our Craft Supply Swap Night. We all have materials for craft ideas that end up going to the wayside. Now you can trade them for other treasures! Items may include materials for: scrapbooking, small crafts, card-making, decoupage, knitting or crocheting, cross-stitching, jewelry making, etc. No high-end items, please. Bring in your items to swap between 5:30 and 6pm that night. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Teen Advisory Board
Date: Tuesday, March 21st, 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. Limited to 10 participants. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
Family Storytime: Fire Breathing Dragons
Date: Thursday, March 23rd, 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 dragon 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): Community
Date: Saturday, March 25th, 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 community themed sensory session and 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.
Lego Club: Butterflies
Date: Saturday, March 25th, 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.
Last Monday Book Club
Date: Monday, March 27th, 2023
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
We meet the last Monday of the month to discuss that month’s book. Copies of the classic mystery book “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie will be available for checkout at the circulation counter. New members are always welcome!
Teen Tuesday: Morse Code Bracelets
Date: Tuesday, March 28th, 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 Morse Code bracelet craft tutorial. 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: Butterflies
Date: Thursday, March 30th, 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 butterfly 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.