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Events

Programming for May
All events can be found on our Facebook Page.

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Adult Arts & Crafts: Morse Code Bracelets  
Date: Monday, May 1st, 2023 
Time: 6pm 
Venue: Silvis Public Library  
Cost: Free 
Audience: Adult 
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393 
Make your own customized Morse Code Bracelet with us. You may have seen them on Etsy, and now you can create one for yourself or as a gift! 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. 

Teen Tuesday: Cooking with Catalina- Salsa 
Date: Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 
Time: 5:30pm 
Venue: Silvis Public Library 
Cost: Free 
Audience: Ages 12-18 
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393 
Join Catalina as she shows us how to make salsa. Registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167. 

Family Storytime: Shooting Stars 
Date: Thursday, May 4th, 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 star themed storytime and craft. Snacks provided. Limited to 20 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. 

Book Buddies (Craft Buddies): Animal Headbands 
Date: Saturday, May 6th, 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 pet themed storytime and craft. 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: Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka 
Date: Saturday, May 6th, 2023 
Time: 10am 
Venue: Virtual event on Zoom 
Cost: Free 
Audience: Family friendly 
Contact: illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com 
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka! Perfect for the entire family, this live, virtual drawing workshop is sure to inspire the inner artist in everyone. Jarrett creates books with humor, heart, and deep respect for his young readers—qualities that have made his titles perennial favorites on the bookshelves of homes, libraries, and bookstores over the past twenty years. So sharpen your pencils, bring out the paper, and join us for this can’t miss event! 

Teen Tuesday: Galaxy Pour Painting 
Date: Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 
Time: 6:30pm 
Venue: Silvis Public Library 
Cost: Free 
Audience: Ages 12-18 
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393 
Teens, join us at the library for this galaxy pour painting craft. Limited to 10 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. 

Teen Fandom Club: Star Wars Lanterns 
Date: Wednesday, May 10th, 2023  
Time: 6:30pm 
Venue: Silvis Public Library 
Cost: Free 
Audience: Ages 12-18 
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393 
Teens! Are you a fan of Star Wars? Join us for this Star Wars tin can lantern craft! Limited to 10 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. 

Family Storytime: Rocking Sharks 
Date: Thursday, May 11th, 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 shark themed storytime and craft. Snacks provided. Limited to 20 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. 

Adult Arts & Crafts: Mini Book Stack Necklace  
Date: Friday, May 12th, 2023 
Time: 3pm 
Venue: Silvis Public Library  
Cost: Free 
Audience: Adult 
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393 
Are you the type of person who can’t go anywhere without a book? Now you can take three of them with you when you wear this adorable miniature set of books! 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. 

Book Buddies: Flowers 
Date: Saturday, May 13th, 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 flower themed 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: Bubble Flowers 
Date: Saturday, May 13th, 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 bubble flower craft. Limited to 20 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. 

Special Guest – Importance of Native Plants 
Date: Monday, May 15th                        
Time: 6pm                               
Venue: Silvis Public Library  
Cost: Free 
Audience: Adult 
Contact: Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393 
Did you know native plants play a vital role in our ecosystem? Learn about the importance of incorporating native plant species in landscaping during this presentation by Becki Wells, the president of the Quad Cities chapter of Wild Ones. Join us again on June 5 when Becki returns to discuss how to plan and plant native plants in your own landscaping and gardens. Limited to 20 participants. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.  

Teen Advisory Board 
Date: Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 
Time:  6:30pm 
Venue: Silvis Public Library 
Cost: Free 
Audience: Ages 12-18 
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393 
Teens, join us for the Silvis Public Library’s Teen Advisory Board. Help choose books for the library, discuss future programs, and meet fellow teens. Refreshments provided. Limited to 10 participants. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167. 

Illinois Libraries Present: On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness and Kristi Yamaguchi 
Date: Wednesday, May 17th, 2023  
Time: 7pm  
Venue: Virtual event on Zoom 
Cost: Free 
Audience: Adults 
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393 
“Queer Eye” and “Getting Curious” star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up! With Jonathan, you never quite know what he’ll say next, but his unfiltered takes are always as interesting as they are hilarious. Sponsored by Illinois Libraries Present. 

Family Storytime: Flowers 
Date: Thursday, May 18th, 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 flower themed storytime and craft. Snacks provided. Limited to 20 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. 

Quad City Animal Welfare Center: Mobile Vet Visit 
Date: Friday, May 19th, 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 May 19th 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.  

Book Buddies: Bees 
Date: Saturday, May 20th, 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 bee themed 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. 

Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Straw Airplanes 
Date: Saturday, May 20th, 2023 
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 for this straw airplane experiment. Limited to 20 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. 

Last Monday Book Club 
Date: Monday, May, 22nd, 2023 
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm 
Venue: Silvis Public Library 
Cost: Free 
Audience: Adult 
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393 
While we usually meet the last Monday of the month to discuss the month’s book, “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. But we will be meeting on May 22nd instead due to the library being closed on Memorial Day, May 29th. Copies of the book will be available for checkout at the circulation counter. New members are always welcome! 

Teen Tuesday: Flower Lanterns 
Date: Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 
Time: 6:30pm 
Venue: Silvis Public Library 
Cost: Free 
Audience: Ages 12-18 
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393 
Teens, join us at the library for this flower lantern craft. Limited to 10 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. 

Family Storytime: Ink Blot Clouds 
Date: Thursday, May 25th, 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 cloud themed storytime and craft. Snacks provided. Limited to 20 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. 

Book Buddies (Sensory Session): Oceans 
Date: Saturday, May 27th, 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 ocean themed sensory session and storytime! Noise and laughter welcome!! Limited to 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167. 

Lego Club: Flowers 
Date: Saturday, May 27th, 2023 
Time: 2pm  
Venue: Silvis Public Library 
Cost: Free 
Audience: Recommended for ages 6-11 
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393 
Join Mrs. Katelynn at the library to build an object out of LEGOS together. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and Royal Neighbors 20167. 

Teen Tuesday: Cactus String Art 
Date: Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 
Time: 6:30pm 
Venue: Silvis Public Library 
Cost: Free 
Audience: Ages 12-18 
Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393 
Teens, join us at the library for this cactus string art craft. Limited to 10 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.