Library Events

Hey Teens join us for a relaxing program filled with yoga, painting, and calming music. Release the stress from your school day with friends and snacks. Registration is not required. Limited to the first 20 participants. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Library.

Gather the family and join us for a heartwarming film celebrating Women’s History month. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Calling all little ones aged 0-5! Come to the library for a super fun ocean-themed time filled with songs and stories!  Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Join us at the library for LEGO Club and make the Ocean come to life. We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity. Registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants.

The morning of January 12, 1888, was unusually mild, following a punishing cold spell. It was warm enough for the homesteaders of the Dakota Territory to venture out again, and for their children to return to school without their heavy coats—leaving them unprepared when disaster struck. At the hour when most prairie schools were letting out for the day, a terrifying, fast-moving blizzard blew in without warning. Schoolteachers as young as sixteen were suddenly faced with life and death decisions: Keep the children inside, to risk freezing to death when fuel ran out, or send them home, praying they wouldn’t get lost in the storm? Based on actual oral histories of survivors, this gripping novel follows the stories of Raina and Gerda Olsen, two sisters, both schoolteachers.

Regular print, large print, and audio books will be available. Ask for a copy at the circulation counter. New members are always welcome!

No registration necessary.

Teens, join us at the library as we relax and paint. Limited to 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Join Mx. Haley as the library celebrates April Fool’s Day with silly stories and songs. Each patron will create their own Jester Hat to take home. Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Come to the library and explore the wonderful world of colors with educational stories, songs, and mess free painting. Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

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.

Hey Teens! Stop by the library for a fun fandom watch party. Snacks will be provided. Registration is not required. Limited to the first 20 participants. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Join us at the library as we read stories to help us explore and understand our emotions. Snacks provided. Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Alexis Nikole Nelson is a forager and an outdoor educator using her platforms, TikTok account alexisnikole and Instagram page blackforager, to celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight. She peels back historical layers on African American and Indigenous food traditions that have traditionally been repressed and empowers those living in food deserts with greater self- sufficiency.

Nelson received the James Beard Award for “Best Social Media” 2022, was chosen for the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and as a TikTok Tastemaker, and was honored as part of Fortune Magazine’s Creator 25 in 2021. Nelson gave a TED Talk in 2022 and in 2023 joined the YouTube channel Crash Course to host a 15-episode botany series.

Alexis Nikole Nelson will be joined in conversation with Natalie Evans, a wild edible foods instructor.

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_AlexisNikoleNelson

Calling all little ones aged 0-5! Come to the library for a fun time exploring what happens on a farm with educational songs and stories. A fun motor skills activity will be provided. Registration not required. Limited to the first 20 participants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library

Hey kids! Come explore your inner artist by creating a silly painting using a paper cone and your nose. Don’t miss out on this artistic adventure! Limited to the first 10 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.

Hey teens! Swing by the library to celebrate spring by creating your own seed bombs to plant or share. Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration is not required. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Library.

We’re so excited to have the Friends of the Silvis Library Annual Good Friday Bake Sale! We can't wait, and we're looking forward to your support of this great fund-raising event. Grab some delicious, homemade treats for your family gathering & support your local library!
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Would you like to volunteer your time to work the event or bake goodies to sell?
Email: friendsofsilvislibrary@gmail.com to sign up! 

Calling all little ones aged 0-5! Come to the library for a fun activity exploring how pollination works. Stories, snacks, and songs will be provided. Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required.

Join us at the library for a catapult building class. Challenge your skills and your friends. Limited to the first 20 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library.