• Shred It Event

    Saturday April 20th: 10AM-12PM

    For two hours only, secure document shredding through Shred It, provided by the Village of Port Byron and River Valley District Library. Not sure what to shred? Stop into the library for more information on on records retention and when to shred what!

    Please be considerate as to how many boxes you plan to bring.

  • ImpactLife Blood Drive

    Thursday April 18th: 3:30PM-6:30PM

    Blood is made up of four main components. Red blood cells, platelt, plasma, and white blood cells. Each whole blood donation has the potential to sale up to three lives. Will you donate?

  • Friends of the River Valley District Library Meeting

    Thursday, April 4th: 9:45-10:45am

    The Friends of the River Valley District Library will meet in the upstairs Community Room of the library on Thursday, April 4th at 9:45am. Anyone interested is welcome to attend.

  • Historical Society

    Wednesday April 10th: 7:00PM

    The Port Byron Historical Society will be meeting upstairs, and all are welcome to attend!

    For more infomation Contact Dale Hachtel: dale_hachtel@msn.com

  • Teen Advisory Board

    Tuesday, April 23rd: 4:30PM-5:30PM

    Do you want to make a difference in your community by being a board member? Teen Advisory Board is a great way to generate volunteer hours and participate in library decision making.

    TAB meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:30PM

  • Seeking Candidates for Library Board Trustee!

    RVDL has board trustee openings!!

    An RVDL Trustee's responsibilities include: establishing policies, approving and monitoring the annual library budget, determining the library's service programs, keeping abreast of library laws and standards, as well as employment of the Library Director. RVDL Trustees support the Library's mission "to improve and enrich the lives of our users through information, education, and recreation". Meetings are scheduled for the 4th Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Trustees are required to have lived in the Library District for one or more years. You must also be a registered voter. If you are interested or have any questions, please send your information by email to director@rivervalleylibrary.org or call the library at 309-523-3440. You may fill out the application by clicking the button below.

Library Hours

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Click here for our holiday hours.

Computers

Computers are available for public use in the adult, young adult, children's, and meeting room areas, and wireless internet is available campus-wide. Call 309-523-3440 with questions.

Contact Us

214 S Main St - Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3440 (phone)
(309) 523-3516 (fax)
rivervalley@rivervalleylibrary.org

Free WiFi

Available throughout the building and parking lot - just one of our many services for you!

Read Anywhere

Your River Valley District Library Card gives you access to free ebooks everywhere you go.

The Board of Trustees has openings!

Our library is run by community members, and you could be one! Call us for details.

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