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Mindfulness Workshop
Date: Monday, December 1st, 2025
Time: 4:30 – 6:30pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Registration opens: November 10th, 2025
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Jose Burgos will lead this workshop on the theory and practice of mindfulness. Through mindfulness meditation, we allow ourselves to pay attention to present-moment experiences. Please register soon as space is limited to 15 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons: https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=1170 Refreshments sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Teen Tuesday: Paint Night
Date: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 12-17
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Teens, come hangout at the library and paint anything you would like! Supplies limited to the first 10 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Family Storytime: Turtles
Date: Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join us for this turtle themed storytime and craft! We will be making turtles out of yarn and craft sticks. Supplies limited to the first 10 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Winter in Silvis
Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Time: 2-5pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: All-Ages
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join the library for the festivities down at the fire station! Hosted by the City of Silvis and Silvis Main Street.

Teen Tuesday: Pokémon RPG
Date: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Time: 5pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 12-17
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Teens, come hangout at the library and play a Pokémon RPG. Limited to the first 10 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Teen Fandom Club: One Piece Papercraft
Date: Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 12-17
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Teens, are you a fan of the manga/anime One Piece? Come hangout at the library to create the Straw Hat Pirates crew out of paper! Supplies limited to the first 10 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Family Storytime: Popsicle Stick Snowman
Date: Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
We’ll have snow much fun during this snowman themed storytime and craft! You won’t have to worry about your snowman melting with this craft stick craft. Supplies limited to the first 10 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Adults Arts & Crafts: Holly Jolly Reindeer
Date: Friday, December 12th, 2025
Time: 3pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Registration opens: November 21st, 2025
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Did you know reindeer are the only species of deer in which both the males and females can both grow antlers? Did you know they love lichen? Do you know that we’re going to make adorable ornaments that look like them? The more you know! Limited to 15 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons: https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=1170 Supplies generously donated.

Craft Buddies: Handprint Cardinals
Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Time: 1pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 0-5
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join us for storytime and a painting craft! We will be making cardinals from our handprints. Supplies limited to the first 10 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Krafty Kids: DIY Squishies
Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Time: 3pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Design your own squishy by using memory foam and paint! Supplies limited to the first 10 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Adult Arts & Crafts: Card Making with Donna Banta
Date: Monday, December 15th, 2025
Time: 5pm-7pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Registration opens: Monday, November 24th
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 2 cards are free; any cards you make after that are $2.50 each. Limited to 15 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons: https://engagedpatrons.org/Events.cfm?SiteID=1170 Sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board
Date: Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 12-17
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Teens, big things are happening at the library and we need your input and advice! Join us to chat about all the inner workings of our library and give your input on events, books, and many other opportunities. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Family Storytime: Nutcracker Ornaments
Date: Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Did you know that nutcracker ornaments are used to symbolize good luck and protection? Participants will be creating their own unique nutcracker ornaments to hang up for the holidays. Supplies limited to the first 20 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Health & Wellness: Diabetes Education
Date: Friday, December 19th, 2025
Time: 3pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Seniors
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Learn about diabetes and how to manage it. Presented by Oak Street Health.

Book Buddies: Snowflakes
Date: Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Time: 1pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 0-5
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join us for a snowflake themed storytime and activity! Supplies limited to the first10 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Full STEAM Ahead: Hexaflexagons
Date: Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Time: 3pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Design and put together your own hexaflexagon toy! Hexaflexagons are paper toys that have hidden sides that you can fold to show a new side. Supplies limited to the first 10 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Classic Movie Night: Duck Soup featuring the Marx Brothers
Date: Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Time: 5:30pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adult
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Duck Soup (1933) is a pre-Code film starring the four Marx Brothers (Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo in his final film appearance). At the time, it was considered a financial disappointment (though not a flop). Now it is widely considered to be a masterpiece of comedy and the Marx Brothers’ finest film. In 1990, the U.S. Library of Congress selected it for preservation in the National Film Registry for its significance. No registration necessary. Sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Teen Tuesday: Movie Night
Date: Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Time: 5pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 12-17
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Teens, come hangout at the library and watch a movie! You’ll be able to vote what movie to watch out of a selection of available titles. Refreshments will be provided. Limited to the first 20 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Book Buddies: Sensory Session - Colors
Date: Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Time: 1pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 0-5
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Join us for our storytime and play in the new sensory bin. This month’s theme is all about colors! Limited to the first 10 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Lego Club: Penguins
Date: Saturday, December 27th, 2025
Time: 3pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 6-11
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
Put your skills to the test and build a penguin out of Legos! Participants can build outside of the theme and just play with Legos. Limited to the first 10 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Adult Arts & Crafts: Ugly Sweater Art
Date: Monday, December 29th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults
Registration opens: Monday, December 8th
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393
It’s ugly sweater season. Instead of wearing one, we’re going to make one we don’t have to wear! Limited to the first 15 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Teen Tuesday: Karaoke Night
Date: Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
Time: 6pm
Venue: Silvis Public Library
Cost: Free
Audience: Recommended for ages 12-17
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393