• Ongoing Book Sale

    Friends of the River Valley District Library on going book sale is located upstairs in the community room, and is free will donation. Newly weeded items are added after the Friends Meeting monthly.

  • Seeking Candidates for Library Board Trustee!

    RVDL has a board trustee opening!!

    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.

  • Closed July 4th

    In observance of Independance day, the Library will be CLOSED.

  • Port Byron Historical Society

    When: Wednesday, July 10th at 7:00pm

    Contact: Dale Hachtel - dale_hachtel@msn.com

    Location: RVDL Community Room

  • RVDL Board Of Trustees Meeting

    Wednesday, June 26, 2024

    5:30 PM 6:30 PM

  • Meet our New Library Director!

    If you have visited our library anytime within the last 3 years, you have probably already met Kathy Peschang. Kathy is a dedicated and ambitious resident of the River Valley library district. She cares deeply about community engagement and collaboration. She is constantly brainstorming new ways to help our library support the ongoing needs and desires of our patrons.

    Kathy discovered her love for libraries while working at Geneseo Public Library as the Children’s Programmer. Since Kathy has joined the RVDL team, she has piloted multiple projects oriented to create more accessible and useful spaces for library programming and everyday use.

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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