Library Events

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One Acts Rehearsal
Jul
17

One Acts Rehearsal

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

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Become a Published Author Workshop Series
Jul
22

Become a Published Author Workshop Series

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

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Avatar the Last Airbender Escape Room Session 1
Jul
24

Avatar the Last Airbender Escape Room Session 1

Channel the 4 elements to help the Avatar defeat Fire Lord Ozai! Solve a series of puzzles and physical challenges to prevent the fire nation from taking over the world on the day of Sozin’s Comet. Work together as a team to bring harmony to the four nations.
*This escape room was created in part by Teen Advisory Board.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

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Avatar the Last Airbender Escape Room Session 2
Jul
24

Avatar the Last Airbender Escape Room Session 2

Channel the 4 elements to help the Avatar defeat Fire Lord Ozai! Solve a series of puzzles and physical challenges to prevent the fire nation from taking over the world on the day of Sozin’s Comet. Work together as a team to bring harmony to the four nations.
*This escape room was created in part by Teen Advisory Board.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

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Avatar the Last Airbender Escape Room Session 3
Jul
24

Avatar the Last Airbender Escape Room Session 3

Channel the 4 elements to help the Avatar defeat Fire Lord Ozai! Solve a series of puzzles and physical challenges to prevent the fire nation from taking over the world on the day of Sozin’s Comet. Work together as a team to bring harmony to the four nations.
*This escape room was created in part by Teen Advisory Board.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

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One Acts Rehearsal
Jul
24

One Acts Rehearsal

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

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Become a Published Author Workshop Series
Jul
29

Become a Published Author Workshop Series

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!

Edit: Today is publishing day!!! Bring a parent to set up your Amazon KDP account, enjoy pizza, and click the publish button!

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

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One Acts Rehearsal
Jul
31

One Acts Rehearsal

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.

*This will be the final rehearsal before the recital. Treat this like dress rehearsal!

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

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Summer Reading Showcase
Aug
3

Summer Reading Showcase

This event is a culminating recital for everyone who participated in dance classes, theatre workshops, and visual arts classes throughout the Summer Reading program! This event will take place in the Riverdale Middle School Auditorium, and will feature 2 dance performances, 4 One-Act plays, and an array of gallery pieces created by local kids. Support the arts and encourage creativity by attending this recital!

*This event is brought to you by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

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Become a Published Author Workshop Series
Jul
15

Become a Published Author Workshop Series

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

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One Acts Rehearsal
Jul
10

One Acts Rehearsal

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

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Become a Published Author Workshop Series
Jul
8

Become a Published Author Workshop Series

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

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One Acts Rehearsal
Jul
3

One Acts Rehearsal

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

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Become a Published Author Workshop Series
Jul
1

Become a Published Author Workshop Series

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

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One Acts Rehearsal
Jun
26

One Acts Rehearsal

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

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Become a Published Author Workshop Series
Jun
24

Become a Published Author Workshop Series

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

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One Acts Rehearsal
Jun
19

One Acts Rehearsal

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

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Become a Published Author Workshop Series
Jun
17

Become a Published Author Workshop Series

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

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One Acts Auditions!
Jun
15

One Acts Auditions!

One Act Play Auditions have arrived! Drop in between 10 am- 3 pm to read for a part. No preparation is required, and all ages are encouraged! If you are selected to perform in a One Act Play, you will attend a 1 hour weekly rehearsal every Wednesday until July 31st. Then you will exhibit your play at the Summer Reading Showcase in the Riverdale Middle School Auditorium on August 3rd.

*This event is made possible by QC Arts Funds Dollars program

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

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One Act Play Director Workshop
Jun
12

One Act Play Director Workshop

This workshop is for the students who were selected as 2024 One Act Play Directors. This directing workshop will be lead by Zachary Zelnio, a theatre teacher from Davenport West High School. This workshop will prepare this selected group of students to produce, direct, cast, and costume their production. Students interested in writing their own play are invited to stay an extra hour for a writing lesson with Pubali.

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

**Pizza will be provided for those in attendance

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

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Become a Published Author Workshop Series
Jun
10

Become a Published Author Workshop Series

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

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One Act Play Director Workshop
Jun
5

One Act Play Director Workshop

This workshop is for the students who were selected as 2024 One Act Play Directors. This directing workshop will be lead by Zachary Zelnio, a theatre teacher from Davenport West High School. This workshop will prepare this selected group of students to produce, direct, cast, and costume their production. Students interested in writing their own play are invited to stay an extra hour for a writing lesson with Pubali.

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

**Pizza will be provided for those in attendance

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

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Become a Published Author Workshop Series
Jun
3

Become a Published Author Workshop Series

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

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One Act Play Director Selection Date
Apr
30

One Act Play Director Selection Date

Did you apply to be a One Act Play Director this year? You will be receiving the results of your application today! Check your email for your results. Haven’t applied yet? Turn in an application here before April 30th. Have any questions?

Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

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Teen Cosplay
Mar
29

Teen Cosplay

Show off your craftmanship and hang out at teen cosplay! We have crafts, games, movies, and snacks! Represent your fandom by cosplaying your favorite character. No cosplay? No problem. This cosplay will feature a special tutorial on kandi making from Victoria Gray.

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Pawntourage Chess Club
Nov
25

Pawntourage Chess Club

Come “Check” out River Valley District Library’s All-Ages Chess Club! Join us in our upstairs community room for a laid-back get-together, where you can play other Chess-letes of varying skills and ages. Bring your own board, or use one of ours! If you’re seeking a fun space to practice your Chess skills, Rook no further! Stop by every fourth Saturday of the month for the Pawntourage Chess Club!

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Dinovember Cosplay
Nov
10

Dinovember Cosplay

D-I-N-O-S-A- You Are a Dinosaur! Get in the Jurassic spirit at this month’s teen cosplay! Get in your favorite cosplay and head down to the library! We will have games and snacks! For this month’s craft we will be making Paper Mache dino egg bowls. No cosplay? No problem! We have face paints and makeup for you to design your own dinosaur look.

Location: Community Room

Contact: pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

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