Library Events
What's In Your Piggy Bank? Financial Literacy for Kids
Join River Valley District Library for a financial Literacy class for kids! Learn about needs vs. wants, budgeting, and saving. Then, paint and decorate your very own Piggy Bank to start your saving early!
Magic Monday
Teens and their parents/guardians are invited to the library to learn and play Magic the Gathering. New players are always welcome, and thanks to a generous donation from Magikids, the library has tons of materials for you to build your own deck to take home with you for FREE! Experienced players can bring their own commander deck to play, or borrow one from the library. Teens who attend this program for the first time will receive a free dice set!
Have and Questions? Contact Holly
Cozy Corner: April Showers
Welcome to Cozy Corner, where we read stories, make art, and try out new and exciting sensory bins! This week we will be exploring rain! Join us for stories, art, and sensory bin play all about rain and the flowers it brings!
*Best for children 2 and older
Tween Scene: Egg Dyeing Night
Drop in any time between 4 and 6pm for our Tween Scene Egg Dyeing Night!
Ages 9-12
Teen Spring Cookies
Learn some tricks and tips for creating charming Spring-themed desserts! Have any questions? Contact Holly!
Cozy Corner: Beautiful Birds
Welcome to Cozy Corner, where we read stories, make art, and try out new and exciting sensory bins! This week we will be exploring birds! From their feathers to their lovely songs, join us in making bird feeders, playing in bird-bath sensory bins, and reading fun stories about our feathered friends.
*Best for children 2 and older
Tween Scene: Print Making
Come on down to River Valley District Library to create your own Print! We will have tote bags you can place your prints on, or you can bring your own materials.
Ages 9-12
Lego Club
Join River Valley District Library for LEGO Club! Take on our monthly challenge or just do your own thing.
Blue Suede Book Club
Join us for another stimulating coffee, and an even more stimulating conversation. This month’s book is Concrete Rose, by Angie Thomas.
Have any questions? Contact Holly!
Memoir and Biography Book Club
Broaden your perspective by reading some one else's story. This month's memoir is "A Very Punchable Face" by Colin Jost. His memoir showcases Jost's journey from Staten Island to becoming a comedian. With a unique blend of humor and emotion, he captures his life experiences, family dynamics, career at SNL, and relationship with actress Scarlett Johansson. This book is filled with laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt anecdotes, and relatable mishaps.
Have any questions? Contact Holly
Teen Chef: Making Guacamole
Put your culinary skills to the test as you mash, mix, and season your way to the perfect guacamole. We’ll provide all the ingredients—you bring the creativity!
No cooking experience needed—just a love for guacamole and a willingness to get a little messy!Come hungry and ready to dip into some fun! 🥑✨
LEGO Robotics Open Floor
Join River Valley District Library for LEGO Robotics open floor! Learn the basics of coding and build LEGO designs that can crawl, spin, push and more!
Cozy Corner: Bugs in the Garden
Welcome to Cozy Corner, where we read stories, make art, and try out new and exciting sensory bins! This week we will be exploring Bugs! Learn about the body parts of bugs, have a blast at our bug-themed sensory bin, and read fun stories about butterflies, ants, bees, and more!
*Best for children 2 and older
Tween Scene: Flower Crafts
Get creative with flowers! Join us for a fun craft session where tweens (ages 9-12) can make beautiful floral-themed creations to take home. All supplies will be provided—just bring your imagination! Come craft, create, and let your creativity bloom! 🌿🎨
Magic Monday
Teens and their parents/guardians are invited to the library to learn and play Magic the Gathering. New players are always welcome, and thanks to a generous donation from Magikids, the library has tons of materials for you to build your own deck to take home with you for FREE! Experienced players can bring their own commander deck to play, or borrow one from the library. Teens who attend this program for the first time will receive a free dice set!
Have and Questions? Contact Holly
LEGO Robotics Open Floor
Join River Valley District Library for LEGO Robotics open floor! Learn the basics of coding and build LEGO designs that can crawl, spin, push and more!
LEGO Robotics Open Floor
Join River Valley District Library for LEGO Robotics open floor! Learn the basics of coding and build LEGO designs that can crawl, spin, push and more!
Cozy Corner: Farm Animals
Welcome to Cozy Corner, where we read stories, make art, and try out new and exciting sensory bins! This week we will be exploring Farm Animals! Give muddy pigs a bath at our sensory bin, read fun books about all of the animals we see on farms, and play fun barnyard games!
*Best for children 2 and older
Tween Scene
Join us for Tween Scene! This week’s activity is TBA, so keep an eye on our page for details!
Lego Club
Join River Valley District Library for LEGO Club! Take on our monthly challenge or just do your own thing.
Blue Suede Book Club
Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on How to Read a Book by Monica Wood, a beautifully written novel about love, loss, and the power of stories. This heartfelt tale follows Violet Powell, an elderly woman revisiting her past through books, and a struggling single mother drawn into Violet’s world. Together, they discover how literature can shape and heal our lives in unexpected ways.
Whether you’re a book lover, a fan of character-driven stories, or just looking for a great discussion, this book club is for you!
Have any questions? Contact Holly!
LEGO Robotics Open Floor
Join River Valley District Library for LEGO Robotics open floor! Learn the basics of coding and build LEGO designs that can crawl, spin, push and more!
Lego Club
Join River Valley District Library for LEGO Club! Take on our monthly challenge or just do your own thing.
Tween Scene: Emoji Paint Night
Cookie decorating, painting, and DIY stress balls for ages 9-12!
Cozy Corner: Cactus Sand Garden
Welcome to Cozy Corner, where we read stories, make art, and try out new and exciting sensory play! This week will will be painting rocks like cacti and creating sandy Zen gardens for them.
Imagineers Lab: Mythbusters Jr.
Join River Valley District Library for our Mythbusters Imagineers Lab! Learn about the scientific method, foster curiosity, and have a blast with hands-on experiments based on the Myths explored in the Mythbusters show!
Ages 5-12
Seed Stuff!
Start your planting season off at the library! Snag some free seeds and get them started. Free soil, seeds, seed starting containers and gardening information will be supplied by the library. Patrons are welcome to bring their own seeds to share as well! Have any question? Contact Holly!
Blue Suede Book Club
Join us for another stimulating coffee, and an even more stimulating conversation. This month’s book is Slaughterhouse Five, by Kurt Vonnegut. Pick up a copy at the front desk today or find it on Libby or Boundless.
Have any questions? Contact Holly!
Mining for Gold (and other minerals) for kids
Join River Valley District Library to pan for “Gold” and other minerals and rocks! Dig your hands into some sand and see what you can uncover!
Japanese Snacks & Cosplay Chaos
Come get silly with us at the library and try some new snacks! We are ordering a HUGE basket of Japanese snacks to try out, playing games, and doing crafts. Cosplay is welcomed, but optional!
Have any questions? Contact Holly!
Imagineers Lab: Dash Bash!
Join River Valley District Library and Dash the Robot in this exciting Imagineers Lab where we will learn the basics of coding Robots!
Ages 5-12
Tween Scene: Galaxy Slime
Tweens ages 9-12 are invited to make galaxy themed crafts with Ms. Holly and Ms. Celeste!
Cozy Corner: Rainbow Sensory Play
Welcome to Cozy Corner, where we read stories, make art, and try out new and exciting sensory bins! This week we will be reading, making, and feeling all things rainbow!
*Best for children 2 and older
Imagineers Lab: Mythbusters Jr.
Join River Valley District Library for our Mythbusters Imagineers Lab! Learn about the scientific method, foster curiosity, and have a blast with hands-on experiments based on the Myths explored in the Mythbusters show!
Ages 5-12
Onyx Storm Paint Night
Calling all "Fourth Wing" fans! You don't have to cross the parapet for this FREE painting program—just register in advance and fly over to the library! This program will be led by Port Byron native Three Dragons Design. Registration required.
Have any questions? Contact Holly!
CANCELLED- Imagineers Lab: Dash Bash!
Join River Valley District Library and Dash the Robot in this exciting Imagineers Lab where we will learn the basics of coding Robots!
Ages 5-12
End of Winter Reading Pizza Party
Turn in your reading logs and get a well deserved slice of pizza at our End of Winter Reading Pizza Party!
Imagineers Lab: Mythbusters Jr.
Join River Valley District Library for our Mythbusters Imagineers Lab! Learn about the scientific method, foster curiosity, and have a blast with hands-on experiments based on the Myths explored in the Mythbusters show!
Ages 5-12
Teen Advisory Board
Join us for Teen Advisory Board! TAB meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month to plan teen programs, choose teen reading incentives, and plan fundraising and volunteer opportunities.
Have any questions? Contact Holly:
(309)523-3440
Blue Suede Book Club
Join us for another stimulating coffee, and an even more stimulating conversation. This month’s book is Daisy Jones and the Six, by Taylor Jenkins Reid! Pick up a copy at the front desk, or find it on Libby!
Have any questions? Contact Holly!
Lego Club
Join River Valley District Library for LEGO Club! Take on our monthly challenge or just do your own thing.
Storm Chasers Storm Science for Kids
Come and explore the fundamentals of extreme weather with storm chasers! Discover the world of storm chasing, delve into local climatology, gain knowledge of severe weather safety and preparedness, and watch in awe at our air mass demo and tornado in a bottle.
*Best for kids 8 and older
Imagineers Lab: Dash Bash!
Join River Valley District Library and Dash the Robot in this exciting Imagineers Lab where we will learn the basics of coding Robots!
Ages 5-12
Tween Scene: Candy Sushi
Drop in any time between 4 and 6pm for our Tween Scene hangout and candy sushi making!
Ages 9-12
Cozy Corner: Valentine’s Sensory Story Time
Join River Valley District Library for a fun Sensory Story Time! Stories, sensory bins, games, and more!
Best for kids 4-12
Imagineers Lab: Mythbusters Jr. :::CANCELED:::
Due to snowing conditions the library will be closing early and programs are canceled for today.
Date Night Paint Night
Try out the viral tiktok trend where you and your partner, bestie, loved one, etc sit across from each other and paint a loving portrait. There's just one catch—You can't look until you're both done! This program is great for starting off your Valentine's week with something silly and sweet. Open to teens and adults, materials will be supplied by the library.
Have any questions? Contact Holly!
Cozy Corner: Yeti Story Time
Are you Yeti for an awesome Story Time?!?! Come read exciting stories, play with ice sensory bins, and make fun snowy crafts at our Yeti Story Time!
Imagineers Lab: Dash Bash! :::CANCELED:::
Due to snowy conditions RVDL will be closing early and will not be holding any programs today.
Magic Monday
We’re trying out Magic the Gathering Commander Format! Magic the Gathering is a fantasy card game where players use magic spells and creatures to defeat their opponent. Never played MTG before? No problem! This program is beginner friendly, and newbies are all welcome to attend and learn.
Have any questions? Contact Holly
Rubber Duckorating
Use air dry clay and paint to create a cosplay rubber duck with Holly!
Have any questions? Contact Holly!
Blue Suede Book Club
Join us for another stimulating coffee, and an even more stimulating conversation. This month’s book is Local Woman Missing, by Mary Kubica. Find it on Hoopla, Libby, or Boundless, or check out a copy from the front desk today!
Have any questions? Contact Holly!