Family Storytime: Stars, Planets, and Cosmic Tales

Family Storytime: Stars, Planets, and Cosmic Tales Thursday, May 8, 6:00 PM Come explore Space at the library. Songs, snacks, stories, and an asteroid craft will be prov......More

Family Storytime: Stars, Planets, and Cosmic Tales Thursday, May 8, 6:00 PM 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.

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Book Buddies: Whispers of the Compost Pile

Book Buddies: Whispers of the Compost Pile Saturday, May 10, 10:00AM Calling all little ones aged 0-5! Come to the library for a super fun time filled with songs and sto......More

Book Buddies: Whispers of the Compost Pile Saturday, May 10, 10:00AM Calling all little ones aged 0-5! Come to the library for a super fun time filled with songs and stories all geared toward exploring Earth and composting! Registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants.

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Krafty Kids: Insects

Krafty Kids: Insects Saturday, May 10, 2:00 PM Hey kids! Join us as we celebrate spring by creating our own Butterflies and Dragonflies. Donât miss out on this artistic ......More

Krafty Kids: Insects Saturday, May 10, 2:00 PM Hey kids! Join us as we celebrate spring by creating our own Butterflies and Dragonflies. Donât miss out on this artistic adventure! Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

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Silvis Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Friends of the Silvis Public Library Meeting

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

Teen Advisory Board

Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, May 13, 6:00 PM Hey, awesome teens! Ever wanted to have a say in what books hit the shelves of your local library or brainstorm cool events ......More

Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, May 13, 6:00 PM 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.

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Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty â A Discussion with Matthew Desmond (Zoom event)

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty â A Discussion with Matthew Desmond (Zoom event) Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 pm Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton Un......More

Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty â A Discussion with Matthew Desmond (Zoom event) Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 pm 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. Desmondâs 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 âGeniusâ Fellowship and was listed in 2016 among the Politico 50, as one of âfifty people across the country who are most influencing the national political debate.â 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 Sponsored by Illinois Libraries Present.

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Teen Fandom Club: PokĂŠmon Ball Charms

Teen Fandom Club: PokĂŠmon Ball Charms Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 PM Hey teens! Join us at the library and create your very own PokĂŠmon inspired charms. Limited to the fir......More

Teen Fandom Club: PokĂŠmon Ball Charms Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 PM Hey teens! Join us at the library and create your very own PokĂŠmon inspired charms. Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration is not required. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Library.

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Family Storytime: Fairytales with a Twist

Family Storytime: Fairytales with a Twist Thursday, May 15, 6:00 PM Calling all fairytale lovers! Join as at the library as we explore classic fairytales with a twist. E......More

Family Storytime: Fairytales with a Twist Thursday, May 15, 6:00 PM 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.

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Adult Arts & Crafts: Clay Flower Bowls

Adult Arts & Crafts: Clay Flower Bowls Friday, May 16, 3:00 pmRegistration required, begins Apr 25. Today weâll be making dried flower bowls with air-dry clay. Come ge......More

Adult Arts & Crafts: Clay Flower Bowls Friday, May 16, 3:00 pmRegistration required, begins Apr 25. Today weâll 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. Our adult programs tend to fill up, so please contact us to cancel if you can't make it so someone on the waiting list may come. Three no-shows without cancelling will also result in a three-month hiatus from registering for adult programs.  Sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

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Book Buddies: Families

Book Buddies: Families Saturday, May 17, 10:00 AM Calling all little ones aged 0-5! Join us at the library as we explore different types of families through stories and s......More

Book Buddies: Families Saturday, May 17, 10:00 AM 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.

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Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Storm Shelter

Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Storm Shelter Saturday, May 17, 2:00 PM Join us at the library as we explore storms and create our own storm shelter. Do you think you can create a......More

Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Storm Shelter Saturday, May 17, 2:00 PM 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.

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