• BINGO with Friends of the River Valley District Library

    Friday, May 24th 5PM-7PM

    Play Bingo with Friends of the Library! This bingo night is a monthly fundraiser that helps raise money for library programs, equipment, and materials. There will be a $1 suggested donation for bingo cards, and you may even leave with a door prize!

  • CLOSED for Staff Development

    Friday, May 10th CLOSED

    Today we learn, tomorrw we return.

  • Summer Reading Block Party!

    Saturday, June 1st 12PM-3PM

    Join us for our 2024 Summer Reading Kick Off Block Party! Live Music, Hot Dog Eating Competion, Dunk Tank, Magican, Balloon Animals, Face Paintings, Fire Station Water Fun, Trash Sculptures, Street Art, Live Paintings, and More! Join in the fun and sign up for our Summer Reading Program where the fun lasts all summer!

    Summer Reading Sign Up will begin on May 27th

  • 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.

  • Friends Annual Mothers Day Plant Sale

    The Friends of the Library annual plant sale will take place in the library parking lot. Hanging baskets, spring combo planters, and flats strawberries, vegetables, herbs, flowering annuls, and perennials including two varieties of ornamental grasses, as well as individual bedding plant and native plants will be available. All sales cash or check.

    Friday May 10th from 9AM-7PM Saturday May 11th from 9AM-4PM

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.

Upcoming Events

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