Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join RVDL for our next Movie Matinee, The Secret World of Arrietty. Arrietty is a borrower - a small person who lives in the recesses of homes, unbeknown to the homeowners. Like others of her kind, Arrietty remains hidden until a secret friendship forms between her and a human visiting his grandmother for the summer. Will this friendship lead to the discovery of the Borrowers?

Rated G - Some Scary Parts

Food Served: Pizza Bites, Chips, Fruit Cups, Cookies, Lemonade/water

Join River Valley District Library and QCCAN for a special story time with therapy dogs! Learn all about this awesome organization while meeting the adorable dogs who are a part of it! Treats, crafts, games, and dogs! What could be better?

Pop over to the library for an after hours teen party! We’ll have food, movies, videogames, karaoke, arts and crafts, and a friendly game of assassin.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.

Join us for prints for kids! We will be using vegetables and flowers to make prints on cotton dish towels! Great for all ages!

Due to popular demand, local lapidary Jacob Downey will be leading another Geodes and Gem Shaping program. Learn all about minerals and gems, and crack open your own geodes with an expert’s help!

Contact: pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

Location: Community Room

Rehearse your One Act Play during your scheduled time slot every Wednesday. This 1 hour rehearsal is for you to rehearse your lines, run through scenes, and receive 1 on 1 help from Pubali.

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and The Family Museum for Push and Pull Forces! Observe the forces of push, pull, and friction to makes things go, change direction, or stop. Build a roller coaster that's really fast... or maybe slow. Best for grades 3rd - 5th.

Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Roy moves often and changes so many schools he’s lost count. When he moves to Florida's Gulf Coast, he befriends a sister and brother who secretly take care of a flock of wild owls. When they learn that a restaurant will be built where the owls live, the three decide to enlist the help of a local policeman to save the birds.

Rated PG - Some violence and situations kids may find scary

Food Served: Chicken Nuggets, Chips, Apple Sauce, Cookies, Lemonade/Water

Join River Valley District Library and The Wapsi Environmental Center for an awesome story time with special guests! The Wapsi River Environmental Center will be bringing their Birds of Prey along with them! We’ll read stories, meet the birds, and learn all about their natural habitat and what we can do to keep these awesome birds safe and healthy!

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  D&D Beginner campaign will be playing every week until the campaign’s end. Show up at 4 if you need help leveling up your character, or come at 4:30 if you are ready to play. For more information, contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and Kelsey Vandercoy from the Figge Art Museum for a fun art class where kids will learn about art history, Figge exhibits, and art techniques, while making incredible art pieces of their own!

Rehearse your One Act Play during your scheduled time slot every Wednesday. This 1 hour rehearsal is for you to rehearse your lines, run through scenes, and receive 1 on 1 help from Pubali.

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library for Giant Games! Giant Jenga, tic-tac-throw, hungry hungry hippos, Mario Race, Water Balloon Battle Ship, Connect Four, and so much more! Some games contain water fun, so dress accordingly!

Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Our next Movie Matinee is The Lorax! The Lorax tells the story of Thneedville, a place devoid of nature. The story shows us how Thneedville became this way. Will nature ever thrive again in Thneedville? Join us to find out!

Rated PG - Some Scary Parts

Food Served: Hot Dogs, Chips, Fruit Cups, Cookies, Water/Lemonade

Join River Valley District Library and the QC Botanical Center for an awesome Lorax Themed Story Time! Learn about conservation and what we can do to make our world a better place. Treats, crafts, learning and more!

Join us for another stimulating coffee, and an even more stimulating conversation. This month’s book is TBD so keep an eye out for updates! Hope to see you there.

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.

Join River Valley District Library and Kelsey Vandercoy from the Figge Art Museum for a fun art class where kids will learn about art history, Figge exhibits, and art techniques, while making incredible art pieces of their own!

Rehearse your One Act Play during your scheduled time slot every Wednesday. This 1 hour rehearsal is for you to rehearse your lines, run through scenes, and receive 1 on 1 help from Pubali.

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Teen Advisory Board is an opportunity to generate volunteer hours and participate in library decision making. Make a difference by being a board member!

Teen Advisory Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:30. Register today!

Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join RVDL for another movie matinee! This week we will be tapping our toes to Happy Feet! This movie tells the story of the penguin Mumble, who can dance with the best of them, but can’t sing a tune to save his life! In a colony where singing is everything, this young penguin has to learn how to accept himself and how to convince his colony to accept him as well.

Rated PG - Some scary scenes, Some lyrics in the songs can be seen as inappropriate

Food Served: Pizza Bites, Chips, Apple Sauce, Cookies, Lemonade/water

Join River Valley District Library and Marcia Wuest for our Teacher story time! Marcia is a first grade teacher at Riverdale and will be telling us all about being a teacher! Games, crafts, treats and more! Each participants will receive their very own teacher kits to bring home!

Throw on your fandom merch and pop into Teen Cosplay! We have snacks, crafts, and games.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and Kelsey Vandercoy from the Figge Art Museum for a fun art class where kids will learn about art history, Figge exhibits, and art techniques, while making incredible art pieces of their own!

Celebrate Read, Renew Repeat by painting a bumble bee at the library! This adorable painting is super simple, and perfect for the summertime. Leave this program feeling more confident about adding texture to your paintings. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. No experience necessary.

*This free event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440