Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect with Erika SĂĄnchez (Zoom event)

Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect with Erika SĂĄnchez (Zoom event) Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7PM Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and......More

Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect with Erika SĂĄnchez (Zoom event) Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7PM Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Illinois Libraries Present and Erika SĂĄnchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in conversation by Cythia Pelayo.   Erika L. SĂĄnchez is the daughter of Mexican immigrants. Her debut poetry collection, Lessons on Expulsion, was a finalist for the PEN America Open Book Award. Her debut young adult novel, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, was a New York Times bestseller, National Book Award finalist, and TomĂĄs Rivera Award winner. Recognized by Time as one of the best YA novels of all time, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter has also been adapted for the stage at Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago and is being made into a film directed by America Ferrera.   SĂĄnchezâ critically acclaimed memoir-in-essays, Crying in the Bathroom, won the Chicago Review of Books Nonfiction award. SĂĄnchez was a Fulbright Scholar, a Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent fellow from the Poetry Foundation, a Princeton Arts Fellow, a recipient of the 21st Century Award from the Chicago Public Library Foundation, and a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. She lives in Chicago with her family.   This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).   Register now at https://bit.ly/ILP_ErikaSanchez Sponsored by This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events.

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Family Storytime: Watercolor Web Takeaways

Family Storytime: Watercolor Web Takeaways Thursday, Oct. 10, 9 AM Journey into the fascinating world of spiders and unleash your creativity at this spider themed storyt......More

Family Storytime: Watercolor Web Takeaways Thursday, Oct. 10, 9 AM Journey into the fascinating world of spiders and unleash your creativity at this spider themed storytime and spider web craft program.  Limited to the first 15 participants. Registration not required. Pick up all day during library hours. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library.

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Adult Arts & Crafts: Painting with Anna Davis

Adult Arts & Crafts: Painting with Anna Davis Friday, Oct. 11, 2:00PM Local artist Anna Davis will lead us in painting a spooky October scene. Limited to 20 participant......More

Adult Arts & Crafts: Painting with Anna Davis Friday, Oct. 11, 2:00PM Local artist Anna Davis will lead us in painting a spooky October scene. Limited to 20 participants. Registration is required via Engaged Patrons and is for in-house guests only.    Sponsored by Royal Neighbors Chapter 20167.

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Craft Buddies: Pom Pom Spider Takeaways

Craft Buddies: Pom Pom Spider Takeaways Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 AM Calling all little ones aged 0-5! Pick up a take home craft kit for these scary cute pom pom spiders! Re......More

Craft Buddies: Pom Pom Spider Takeaways Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 AM Calling all little ones aged 0-5! Pick up a take home craft kit for these scary cute pom pom spiders! Registration not required. Limited to the first 15 participants. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library. Pick up all day during library hours. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library.

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Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Magnet Painting Takeaways

Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Magnet Painting Takeaways Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 AM Step into the colorful world of magnet painting with us! Pick up a take home craft kit and explor......More

Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead: Magnet Painting Takeaways Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 AM Step into the colorful world of magnet painting with us! Pick up a take home craft kit and explore the magic of magnets and paint at home! It's a hands-on experience that's sure to spark your imagination and leave you with a work of art that's truly magnetic! Limited to the first 15 participants. Registration not required. Sponsored by Friends of the Silvis Library. Pick up all day during library hours. Sponsored by Friends of Silvis Public Library.

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Library Closed For Indigenous Peoplesâ Day

Library Closed For Indigenous Peoplesâ Day Monday, Oct. 14, 9am-5pm "Since time immemorial, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have built vibrant and ......More

Library Closed For Indigenous Peoplesâ Day Monday, Oct. 14, 9am-5pm "Since time immemorial, American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians have built vibrant and diverse cultures â safeguarding land, language, spirit, knowledge, and tradition across the generations.  On Indigenous Peoplesâ Day, our Nation celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognizes their inherent sovereignty, and commits to honoring the Federal Governmentâs trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations."

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Silvis Library Board of Trustees Meeting

TAB

TAB Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6 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?......More

TAB Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6 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.

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LIBRARY CLOSED FOR TRUNK OR TREAT Set-Up

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR TRUNK OR TREAT SETUP Saturday, Oct. 19, 9am-5pm

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Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 19, 5pm-7pm Our most popular annual event, Trunk or Treat, will be BIGGER than ever! 30 businesses/organizations will host trunks and give ......More

Trunk or Treat Saturday, Oct. 19, 5pm-7pm Our most popular annual event, Trunk or Treat, will be BIGGER than ever! 30 businesses/organizations will host trunks and give away candy, a professional photographer will take fall photos, hot dogs/popcorn/drinks will be provided, prizes will be awarded for best costumes, and the first 1000 kids will receive goody bags AND a comic book!

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