Events

Programming for September
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Health & Wellness: Dizzy Dialogue with a Physical Therapist
Date: Friday, September 1st, 2023
Time: 3pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Seniors
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Maggie Jones, PT, DPT, OCS, is part of the Rock Valley Physical Therapy team in Silvis and will discuss how to deal when you're feeling woozy, weak, or unsteady. Registration is recommended but not required. Limited to 20 people.

Book Buddies (Craft Buddies): Paper Plate Apples
Date: Saturday, September 2nd, 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 apple themed storytime and craft! Noise and laughter welcome! Limited to 15 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.

Illinois Libraries Present: A Conversation with Colson Whitehead (Zoom event)
Date: Wednesday, September 6th, 2023
Time: 7pm
Venue: Virtual event on Zoom
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
The new season of Illinois Libraries Present talks kicks off with Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller author Colson Whitehead. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. Register now at https://bitly/ILP_ColsonWhitehead

Family Storytime: Popsicle Stick Apples
Date: Thursday, September 7th, 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 apple themed storytime and craft. Snacks provided. Limited to 15 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, September 8th, 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.

Visiting Author: John Gaertner
Date: Friday, September 8th, 2023
Time: 3pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
John Gaertner has written about railroads across the country. He’s visiting us to talk about his new book, “The Great Rock Island Route: A History of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, Its Predecessors and Subsidiaries.” Come learn about this fascinating part of local history! Limited to 20 participants. Registration is encouraged but not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Book Buddies Sensory Session: Fall
Date: Saturday, September 9th, 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 fishing 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.

Krafty Kids: Tissue Paper Hedgehogs
Date: Saturday, September 9th, 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 tissue paper hedgehog craft. Limited to 15 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 served basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.
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Between the Stacks: All About Geodes with Rare Earth Minerals
Date: Friday, September 15th, 2023
Time: 3pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Did you know that geodes found in Illinois can range in size from less than an inch to more than two feet in diameter? The folks at Rare Earth Minerals will be joining us for a presentation on these fascinating minerals. They’ll be breaking some open for us to see the natural treasure inside! 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.

Self-Guided Saturday: Owl Plates
Date: Saturday, September 16th, 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
Stop by the library for this self-guided owl plate craft, supplies will be provided. Limited to first 15 participants. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Adult Arts & Crafts: Decoupage Plates with Suzon
Date: Monday, September 18th, 2023
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Local artist Suzon will show us how to decoupage and personalize a plate, turning a basic piece of dining ware into a display-worthy piece of art. 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.

Takeaway Thursday: Paper Apples
Date: Thursday, September 21st, 2023
Time: 9am-8pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Stop by the library and pick up this paper apple craft kit to take home! Limited to 15 participants. Kits are available first come, first served. Pick up is available all day or while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Quad City Animal Welfare Center: Mobile Vet Visit
Date: Friday, September 22nd, 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 September 22nd 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.

Self-Guided Saturday: Folded Leaf Banners
Date: Saturday, September 23rd, 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
Stop by the library for this self-guided folded leaf banner craft, supplies will be provided. Limited to first 15 participants.
Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167

Last Monday Book Club: “Matilda” and “Boy” by Roald Dahl
Date: Monday, September 25th, 2023
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
We’re doing something a little different this time! We’re reading two shorter book selections by renowned children’s author Roald Dahl. “Matilda” is about a sweet, exceptional young girl whose parents are the worst. She expects school to be different, but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull, she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves, and Matilda may be just the one to do it! “Boy” is about Dahl’s own childhood. As full of excitement and the unexpected as his world-famous, best-selling books, Roald Dahl's tales of his own childhood are completely fascinating and fiendishly funny. Did you know that Roald Dahl nearly lost his nose in a car accident? Or that he was once a chocolate candy tester for Cadbury's? This book will give you a peek into the early life of this fantastic writer. Ask for them at the circulation counter. New members are always welcome!  

Takeaway Thursday: Acorn Buddies
Date: Thursday, September 28th, 2023
Time: 9am-8pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for children ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Stop by the library and pick up this acorn buddy craft kit to take home! Limited to 15 participants. Kits are available first come, first served. Pick up is available all day or while supplies last. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.