• Story Time with Ms. Celeste

    Thursdays in September: 10-11am

    For children of all ages. Storytimes will be every Thursday morning from 10-11 am. Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks, and tons of amazing books! For more information or to register to attend, please call 309-523-3440 or stop by the library.

  • Story Time & Family Yoga

    Tuesdays in September: 3:30-4:15pm

    Join RVDL & Ms. Dassah on Tuesday afternoons for a relaxing, fun story time and yoga session! Registration is required. For more information or to register to attend, please call 309-523-3440, stop by the library or visit our Calendar of Events page.

  • Spooky Science for Kids!

    Thursday, Oct. 6: 4:30-5:30pm

    For kids of all ages. Slime, Ghost Eggs, & Boo Bombs! Get into the spooky spirit at RVDL's Spooky Science event! Registration is required. For more information or to register to attend, please call 309-523-3440, stop by the library or visit our Calendar of Events page.

  • Wapsi River Environmental Education Center Presents: Insects!

    Thursday, Oct. 13: 4:30-5:30pm

    For all ages. Join the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center and RVDL as we learn about the creepy crawlies that can be found in your area! Learn about the parts of an insect, the benefits of insects, and even meet a couple of cockroaches! You beetle get over to the library to join in on this buzzz-worthy event! Registration is required. For more information or to register to attend, please call 309-523-3440, stop by the library or visit our Calendar of Events page.

  • RVDL @ Port Byron Oktoberfest

    Saturday, Oct. 15: 2-7:30pm

    For all ages. Come visit River Valley District Library during the town's Oktoberfest! Activities for all ages include:
    -Pumpkin Painting
    -Face Painting
    -Balloon Animals
    -Friends of RVDL Book Sale
    For more information, please call 309-523-3440.

  • Lots of Virtual Resources Right Here!

    Explore our website for some fun things to do from home

    Looking for things to do while hanging out at home? Click around on our website for a variety of fun & educational things for the whole family! Watch movies and listen to music with Hoopla, check out books and audiobooks with Overdrive or eRead Illinois and visit our "Databases" page for tons more free, online resources like our BRAND NEW database, BookFlix! Also, check under the Children & Teen tabs at the top of the Home page for resources specifically geared toward these age groups. Enjoy!