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Programming
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Family Storytime: Jokes
Date: Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Get creative with us at the library and create a silly laughing frog after our normal storytime. Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Book Buddies (Craft Buddies): Jokes
Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Time: 10am
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 0-5
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Calling all little ones aged 0-5! Come to the library for a super fun time filled with songs, stories, and a colorful shape craft that will help build fine motor skills. Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Free Comic Book Day: Comic Book Workshop
Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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 the Silvis Public Library in celebrating Free Comic Book Day! Let's unleash our creativity by exploring our inner authors and crafting our very own comic books to take home.

Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat (Zoom event)
Date: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 2pm
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Audience: All Ages
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Saturday, May 3 at 2 PM CDT
Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of more than a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, Are We There Yet?, and After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again). His latest works include the best-selling graphic novels, The Aquanaut and A First Time for Everything.

Santat won the Caldecott Medal for most distinguished picture book in 2015, the National Book Award for Young People's Literature in 2023, and Golden Kite Award for Middle Grade Fiction in 2024. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. Register now at https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantat

Cooking with Catalina: Ceviche Tostadas
Date: Monday, May 5th, 2025
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Join Catalina as she cooks up a traditional Mexican dish. This time it will be Ceviche Tostadas with fish or shrimp. She’ll be sharing her recipes and showing us how it’s done. Limited to the first 20 participants. No registration necessary. Sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Teen Tuesday: Karaoke Night
Date: Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Ages 12-18
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Hey teens! Swing by the library to showcase your singing skills. Snacks and music provided. Limited to the first 20 participants. Leftover kits will not be available. Registration is not required. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Library.

Family Storytime: Stars, Planets, and Cosmic Tales
Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Come explore Space at the library. Songs, snacks, stories, and an asteroid craft will be provided.
Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Book Buddies: Composting
Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Time: 10am
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 0-5
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Calling all little ones aged 0-5! Come to the library and learn about composting through storytime! Registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants.

Krafty Kids: Insects
Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025
Time: 2pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Hey kids! Join us as we celebrate spring by creating our own Butterflies and Dragonflies. Don’t miss out on this artistic adventure! Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Tuesday May 12th - Silvis Library Board Meeting 6pm

Tuesday May 13th - FRIENDS Meeting 2pm

Teen Advisory Board
Date: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Ages 12-18
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Hey, awesome teens! Ever wanted to have a say in what books hit the shelves of your local library or brainstorm cool events for your community? Then come join us at the Silvis Public Library's Teen Advisory Board! It's your chance to be a part of shaping the library's future. Hang out with other teens, share your ideas, and make a real difference in your library and community. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library.

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty – A Discussion with Matthew Desmond (Zoom event)
Date: Tuesday, May 13th
Time: 7pm
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Desmond’s research focuses on poverty in the United States, city life, housing insecurity, public policy, racial inequality, and ethnography.

Desmond is the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship and was listed in 2016 among the Politico 50, as one of “fifty people across the country who are most influencing the national political debate.” This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. Register now at https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond

Teen Fandom Club: Pokémon Ball Charms
Date: Tuesday, May 14th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Ages 12-18
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Hey teens! Join us at the library and create your very own Pokémon inspired charms. Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration is not required. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Library.

Family Storytime: Fairytales with a Twist
Date: Thursday, May 15th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Calling all fairytale lovers! Join as at the library as we explore classic fairytales with a twist. Each participant will be provided with supplies to write their very own alternative fairytale.
Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Adult Arts & Crafts: Clay Flower Bowls
Date: Friday, May 16th, 2025
Time: 3pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults
Registration opens: Friday April 25th
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Today we’ll be making dried flower bowls with air-dry clay. Come get a little messy with us as we make a bowl full of art! Limited to 20 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons and is for in-house guests only. Sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Book Buddies: Families
Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Time: 10am
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 0-5
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Calling all little ones aged 0-5! Join us at the library as we explore different types of families through stories and song. Registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Storm Shelter
Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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 as we explore storms and create our own storm shelter. Do you think you can create a strong enough structure to withstand an earthquake or hail storm? Test your engineering skills and have fun! There will not be kits for this program. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library. Limited to the first 20 participants.

Last Monday Book Club: “Hour of the Witch” by Chris Bohjalian
Date: Monday, May 19th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Boston, 1662. Mary Deerfield is twenty-four-years-old. Her skin is porcelain, her eyes delft blue, and in England she might have had many suitors. But here in the New World, amid this community of saints, Mary is the second wife of Thomas Deerfield, a man as cruel as he is powerful. When Thomas, prone to drunken rage, drives a three-tined fork into the back of Mary's hand, she resolves that she must divorce him to save her life. But in a world where every neighbor is watching for signs of the devil, a woman like Mary—a woman who harbors secret desires and finds it difficult to tolerate the brazen hypocrisy of so many men in the colony—soon becomes herself the object of suspicion and rumor. Mary must fight to not only escape her marriage, but also the gallows.
Regular print, large print, and audio books will be available. Ask for a copy at the circulation counter. New members are always welcome!

Teen Tuesday: Jackbox Games
Date: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Ages 12-18
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Hey Teens! Ready for a night of epic fun? Join us for Jackbox game night at the library! Each participant will need their own phone, laptop, or tablet. It’s the perfect chance to hang out with your friends and meet new ones. Plus, we've got snacks to keep you fueled and ready for action. Registration is not required. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Library. Limited to the first 20 participants.

RRLD Meeting Wednesday May 21st 6:30pm

Family Storytime: Imagination Creation Workshop
Date: Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Hey kids! Join us at the library as we explore the world of imagination through stories and songs. Each participant will have the option to utilize our “junk” materials to create whatever comes to mind. Bring a friend and build together! Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Book Buddies: Sports
Date: Saturday, May 24th, 2025
Time: 10am
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 0-5
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Calling all mini sports fanatics! Come celebrate the world of sports with fun stories, songs, and try out our balloon tennis activity. Registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Monday May 26th - Library Closed for Memorial Day

Teen Tuesday: Bracelets
Date: Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Ages 12-18
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Hey teens! Come cool down after a long day of school down at the library. An array of bead options will be available to you to create your very own bracelet style. Leftover kits will not be available. Registration is not required. Limited to the first 20 participants. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Library.

Family Storytime: Mini Artists: Yayoi Kusama
Date: Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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 us at the library as we explore the art of Yayoi Kusama through song and stories. Each participants will create their own artwork inspired by Kusama. Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Adult Arts & Crafts: Mini Spring Faerie Wreaths
Date: Friday, May 30th, 2025
Time: 3pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults
Registration opens: Friday, May 9th
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Welcome in spring with this delightful mini wreath featuring dried flowers, greenery, and crystals. Limited to 20 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons and is for in-house guests only. Sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Book Buddies (Sensory Session): Things that Go
Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Time: 10am
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 0-5
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Calling all little ones aged 0-5! Come to the library for a super fun time filled with songs, stories, and our new sensory bin theme! Registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Library.

Lego Club: Things That Go
Date: Saturday, May 31st
Time: 2 PM
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 6-11
Can you build it? Yes, you can! Join us at the library for LEGO club as we build creations that can move. Registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Library.