Family Storytime: Scary Stories

Thereâs achill in the air and a shiver down our spine and weâll be reading some scarystories to pass the time. We may even have a treat or two (and thatâs no trick)! Limited to the first 20participants. Silvis Library card is not required. Registration is notrequired. ......More

Thereâs achill in the air and a shiver down our spine and weâll be reading some scarystories to pass the time. We may even have a treat or two (and thatâs no trick)! Limited to the first 20participants. Silvis Library card is not required. Registration is notrequired. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

SPLâs Local Authors Fair

Whether youâre a writer or a book lover, comecelebrate the literary talent of the Quad Cities and surrounding areas! Oursecond Local Authors Fair will include presentations and an authors panel. Itwill be an excellent opportunity for networking as well as an inspiratio......More

Whether youâre a writer or a book lover, comecelebrate the literary talent of the Quad Cities and surrounding areas! Oursecond Local Authors Fair will include presentations and an authors panel. Itwill be an excellent opportunity for networking as well as an inspiration towrite. Weâll be launching our own version of NaNoWriMo called the SPLLAF WritingChallenge (named for the Silvis Public Library Local Authors Fair). If youdedicate yourself to writing 15,000 words during the month of November, youâllbe entered in a drawing to win writing-themed prizes. Join us and bring yourfriends! The presentation schedule will be announced soon.

Adult Arts & Crafts: Painting with Anna Davis â Dia de los Muertos

Dia de losMuertos (Day of the Dead) is a two-day celebration (November 1st and2nd) âwhere it is believed that the passageway between the realworld and the spirit world is open so deceased loved ones can come back tovisit usâ (dayofthedead.holiday/history/). Rather than......More

Dia de losMuertos (Day of the Dead) is a two-day celebration (November 1st and2nd) âwhere it is believed that the passageway between the realworld and the spirit world is open so deceased loved ones can come back tovisit usâ (dayofthedead.holiday/history/). Rather than a somber occasion, itâsa time when loved ones are remembered and celebrated. Join us for an evening ofpainting and appreciating those who have gone before us. No painting experiencenecessary. Limited to 20 participants. Registration isrequired via Engaged Patrons and is for in-house guests only. Sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167. 

Teen Tuesday: Crochet Basics

If you haveever been interested in learning how to crochet pop on over to the library aswe will be learning the basics of crochet and making a wash cloth for you totake home. Limited to the first20 participants. Silvis Library card is not required. Registration is notr......More

If you haveever been interested in learning how to crochet pop on over to the library aswe will be learning the basics of crochet and making a wash cloth for you totake home. Limited to the first20 participants. Silvis Library card is not required. Registration is notrequired. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Friends of the Silvis Public Library Meeting

Silvis Public Library, 806 1st Ave, Silvis, IL 61282, USA

Family Storytime: Leaves and the Tree Life Cycle

The leaves are changing and we want toknow why! Weâll explore the science behind the changing colors as well as thelife cycle of trees this week at the library. Limited to the first 20participants. Silvis Library card is not required. Registration is notrequired. Spons......More

The leaves are changing and we want toknow why! Weâll explore the science behind the changing colors as well as thelife cycle of trees this week at the library. Limited to the first 20participants. Silvis Library card is not required. Registration is notrequired. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

SPLAFF: Flash Fiction Writing with Tom McKay

SPLLAF WritingChallenge people, this one is for you! Local author Tom McKay will lead aninformal class on Flash Fiction Writing. âFlash fiction delivers a completenarrative, with plot, characters, and setting in fewer than 1,500 wordsâ (......More

SPLLAF WritingChallenge people, this one is for you! Local author Tom McKay will lead aninformal class on Flash Fiction Writing. âFlash fiction delivers a completenarrative, with plot, characters, and setting in fewer than 1,500 wordsâ (writers.com).Whether youâre a beginner or a seasoned writer, this class will give you thechance to fine-tune your writing and try something new. For all levels of writingexperience. Limited to 20 participants. Sponsoredby Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167. 

Book Buddies: Ships & Boats

All ashore who are going ashore! Weare setting sail at the library this week with stories all about ships andboats. We may even sing a sea shanty or two! Limited to the first 20 participants. Silvis Library card is notrequired. Registration is not required. Sponsored ......More

All ashore who are going ashore! Weare setting sail at the library this week with stories all about ships andboats. We may even sing a sea shanty or two! Limited to the first 20 participants. Silvis Library card is notrequired. Registration is not required. Sponsored by the Friends of the SilvisLibrary.

Krafty Kids: Leaf People

They can sing,they can dance, and they are all made from the parts of a plant! We will bemaking Leaf People over at the library that are perfect for fall dĂŠcor as wellas a perfect companion for all fall festivities. Limited to the first 20 participants. Silvis Library......More

They can sing,they can dance, and they are all made from the parts of a plant! We will bemaking Leaf People over at the library that are perfect for fall dĂŠcor as wellas a perfect companion for all fall festivities. Limited to the first 20 participants. Silvis Library cardis not required. Registration is not required. Sponsored by the Friends of theSilvis Library.

Silvis Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Library Closed

Library Closed

Friends of the Silvis Public Library Meeting

Silvis Public Library, 806 1st Ave, Silvis, IL 61282, USA

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Family Storytime: World Kindness Day

Itâs World Kindness Day! We here atthe library will be celebrating with stories all about kindness and would lovefor you to join us. Limited to the first 20 participants. Silvis Library cardis not required. Registration is not required. Sponsored by the Friends of theS......More

Itâs World Kindness Day! We here atthe library will be celebrating with stories all about kindness and would lovefor you to join us. Limited to the first 20 participants. Silvis Library cardis not required. Registration is not required. Sponsored by the Friends of theSilvis Library. 

Adult Arts & Crafts: To-Be-Read Miniature

We all have a lengthy to-be-readshelf. Maybe with a mini one, you can read them all! Limited to 20participants. Registration isrequired via Engaged Patrons and is for in-house guests only. Sponsoredby Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Book Buddies: Hedgehogs

Theyâre adorable. Theyâre spiky. Theyare what Storytime is all about this week! Hedgehogs are in the spotlight as wewill be reading stories all about these funny little creatures. Limited to thefirst 20 participants. Silvis Library card is not required. Registration is......More

Theyâre adorable. Theyâre spiky. Theyare what Storytime is all about this week! Hedgehogs are in the spotlight as wewill be reading stories all about these funny little creatures. Limited to thefirst 20 participants. Silvis Library card is not required. Registration is notrequired. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

STEAM: Boats

Will you rise to the occasion or willyou sink like a rock? Weâll be creating boats out of materials found at thelibrary then testing how strong they really are. Limited to the first 20participants. Silvis Library card is not required. Registration is notrequired. Spons......More

Will you rise to the occasion or willyou sink like a rock? Weâll be creating boats out of materials found at thelibrary then testing how strong they really are. Limited to the first 20participants. Silvis Library card is not required. Registration is notrequired. Sponsored by the Friends of the Silvis Library.

Adult Arts & Crafts: SPLLAF â Writing Prompt Dice

Beat writerâs block by making yourown set of Writing Prompt Dice! Theyâre great if youâre participating in theSPLLAF Writing Challenge or if you just enjoy writing for yourself. If youâretaking part in SPLLAF, feel free to check in with us tonight. Weâd love to hearhow......More

Beat writerâs block by making yourown set of Writing Prompt Dice! Theyâre great if youâre participating in theSPLLAF Writing Challenge or if you just enjoy writing for yourself. If youâretaking part in SPLLAF, feel free to check in with us tonight. Weâd love to hearhow things are going! Limited to 20 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons and is for in-houseguests only. Sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.