Celebrate the historic railroad with this bookmark craft. The Rock Island Line, later known as "The Rock," began in 1852 and ran until 1980. During the library's Centennial year, we recognize the important role our railroads have in our local history. Registration is required on Engaged Patrons. Limited to 25 participants.

This Photo Wreath will feature images from Silvis history. Join us to reminisce and learn about the past during this fun, history-themed craft. Registration is required. Limited to 25 participants.

Donna Banta will show us how to make beautiful handmade greeting cards. Participants get 3 free cards ($2.50 each for extras). These classes fill up fast, so register soon! Registration is required on Engaged Patrons. Limited to 25 participants.

Local artist Mindy Mathews will guide us as we make a string art image of a mason jar with flowers. Limited to 15 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons and is for in-house guests only.

Register fast, as it will fill up quickly! 

Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167..

Teens, join Mrs. Katelynn at The Silvis Public Library to make seed bombs for Earth Day.
Registration is required. Leftover kits will not be available. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

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

Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Cultural Perspectives Film Series: Arab American Heritage Month (The Big Sick)

Join us at the library throughout the year for a cinematic journey celebrating diversity in film and exploring various cultural perspectives. This month’s film is a Romantic Comedy, Rated R. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, including popcorn, soda and bottled water – it's all on the house! 

Questions? Contact: admin@silvislibrary.org or call (309) 755-3393

For ages 0-5
Join Mrs. Katelynn at the library for a bug themed storytime and songs. We will also be introducing our new sensory bin for the month. Registration is not required but this program is limited to 20. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Celebrate the opening of Silvis' first permanent NatureWalk! We'll have a ribbon cutting and refreshments, and then we'll explore the NatureWalk together. Signs along the path display interesting and fun facts about the plants, animals, and insects that call Phipps Prairie Park their home.

The NatureWalk Project is part of the Silvis Public Library Centennial Series.

Join Mrs. Katelynn at the library to build rainbows out of LEGOS!
 Registration is not required but this program is limited to 20. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, Demon Copperhead is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father's good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival. Relayed in his own unsparing voice, Demon braves the modern perils of foster care, child labor, derelict schools, athletic success, addiction, disastrous loves, and crushing losses. Demon Copperhead speaks for a new generation of lost boys and all those born into beautiful, cursed places they can't imagine leaving behind.

Books in regular and large print as well as books on CD will be available for checkout at the circulation counter. New members are always welcome. 

Teens, join Mrs. Katelynn at The Silvis Public Library for this painted rock photo holder craft.
Registration is required. Leftover kits will be available the day following the program on a first come/first serve basis. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

We will be closed for a staff development day WED, May 1st.

We will resume our normal hours on Thursday, May 2nd at 9am.

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

Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Local favorites Douglas & Tucker will perform acoustic favorites, rock, and pop, along with some originals songs from their power pop band, Einstein’s Sister. Shane Brown of The Dispatch/Rock Island Argus says they’re “some of the best musicians in town.” Come see and hear for yourself! Bring your chairs and blankets for an evening of great music in Railway Park and Gazebo.

Join us for a drawing workshop with Draw Me Bill for Free Comic Book Day! Bill will be showing us how to draw comics and Jared from Tim’s Corner Comics will be handing out free comics. Registration is required. This program is limited to 20 participants. This event is for ages 10-13, there is another event for ages 14-18. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

Join us for a drawing workshop with Draw Me Bill for Free Comic Book Day! Bill will be showing us how to draw comics and Jared from Tim’s Corner Comics will be handing out free comics. Registration is required. This program is limited to 20 participants. This event is for ages 14-18, there is another event for ages 10-13. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

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.com Jonathan Turner as he shares how this historic area has transformed over the years.

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. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library and Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

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 Clauses for Disney+. His first book You Can’t Be Serious was released on November 2, 2021 from Simon and Schuster/Gallery Books. He also narrates the audiobook.

Kal Penn will be joined in conversation with Bridget Petrites, Evanston Public Library.
Register at: bit.ly/ILP_KalPenn Sponsored by Illinois Libraries Present.