Library Events

After German Immigrants established Bucktown, it was the heart of local entertainment and had a reputation for high culture. That was until numerous saloons, theaters and 42 brothels turned Bucktown into the bawdiest part of town. Join author and digital news producer for WHBF-TV and OurQuadCities.c...read more

Teens, join Mrs. Katelynn at The Silvis Public Library and make mugs with our cricut mug maker.Registration is required. There will not be any leftover kits.

Kal Penn (kalpenn.com) is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. He is known for his starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, Mira Nair’s The Namesake, the Harold & Kumar franchise, and the Christmas comedy The Santa C...read more

Come join our new Fandom Club and watch a superhero movieRegistration is not required. Call the library for more details and to find out what movie we will be watching!

Join mrs. Katelynn for thisflower themed storytime and craft! Registration required. Limited to 15 participants.

The Quad City Animal Welfare Center’s Mobile Vet van will be in the library’s parking lot on May 10th from 12-2pm. They will provide wellness clinic services, including vaccinations, heartworm testing, microchipping, and flea/tick/heartworm products. They do not see sick or injured anima...read more

For ages 0-5Join Mrs. Katelynn at the library for a story, craft, and songs. The theme for this craft buddies is food. Registration is limited to 15 in-house guests.

Rev up those engines because we're bringing the shredding party to you! Join us for a drive-thru shredding event right in our library parking lot! Bring up to 3 MEDIUM-SIZED MOVING BOXES filled with materials to shred, and let's make decluttering a drive-thru blast! 🎉 See you there!Cal...read more

Join us at the library as we work on our Nintendo LABO robot! Limited to 15 in-house participants. 

Join our Teen Advisory Board. Help choose books for the library, discuss future programs, and meet fellow teens. Registration is not required but this program is limited to 10.

Join mrs. Katelynn for this space themed storytime and straw rocket craft! Registration required. Limited to 15 participants.

Local artist Anna Davis will lead us in painting a spring-themed scene. Limited to 15 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons and is for in-house guests only.

Come play BINGO at the library. Family BINGO is for families with children ages 0-15. Come win some cool prizes and enjoy refreshments. Limited to 30 children per session. You may only register for one session.

Come play BINGO at the library. Family BINGO is for families with children ages 0-15. Come win some cool prizes and enjoy refreshments. Limited to 30 children per session. You may only register for one session.

In the waning days of the Civil War, brothers Prentiss and Landry—freed by the Emancipation Proclamation—seek refuge on the homestead of George Walker and his wife, Isabelle. The Walkers, wracked by the loss of their only son to the war, hire the brothers to work their farm, hoping throu...read more

Teens, join Mrs. Katelynn at The Silvis Public Library for this faux neon sign craft.Registration is required. Leftover kits will not be available for this program.

Join mrs. Katelynn for this color themed storytime and crayon people craft! Registration required. Limited to 15 participants.

Cultural Perspectives Film Series: Jewish American Heritage MonthJoin us at the library throughout the year for a cinematic journey celebrating diversity in film and exploring various cultural perspectives. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, including popcorn, soda, and bottled water – it's...read more

Get a close up look at trucks, fire engines, police cars, construction vehicles, and more!Enjoy free Whitey’s Ice Cream, courtesy of the Silvis Main Street Group

We will be closed May 27th in observation of memorial day.We will resume our normal hours Tuesday, May 28th at 9am.Thank you, heroes!

Teens, join Mrs. Katelynn at The Silvis Public Library to make shrinky dink keychains.Registration is required. Leftover kits will be available the day following the program on a first come/first serve basis.

Join mrs. Katelynn for this kite themed storytime and craft! Registration required. Limited to 15 participants.

You’ll have a great time making this gem of a craft with wire and natural gemstones. Limited to 15 participants.