• Winter Reading Challenge

    Sign up for the Winter Reading challenge today! Fill out the form at the link below, and pick up your reading log at the library. For each day you read between January 3rd and February 21st, you receive a ticket to enter in the grand prize drawing! Prizes are available for kids, teens, and adults, and you can backlog your days read if you pick up your log late. Start the New Year strong by reading along with your library community, and earn the chance to win a prize along the way!

  • Mango Languages

    Learn a new language on Mango! Over 70 World language courses and English language learning courses for language learners of all ages with no pay walls. With special courses like American Sign Language and paced learning just for kids!

  • 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.

  • Now Streaming on Kanopy

    Thousands of films for free with your library card. Available on your smart devices, smart TV's, computers or laptops!

  • RVDL Board Of Trustees Meeting

    Meetings of the River Valley District Library are typically held on the fourth Wednesday of each month beginning at 5:30 pm in the Community Room on the second floor of the library.

    Looking for ways to be involved in your community? Email Kathy Peschang at director@rivervalleylibrary.org to find out how you can become a Library Trustee today.

  • Port Byron Historical Society

    The Port Byron Historical Society meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the River Valley District Library at 7pm, but is subject to change. Check the Library Calendar for the most up to date information.

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Inspiring connection through lifelong learning.

Mission Statement

To improve and enrich the community through information, education, and recreation.

Library Hours

Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

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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

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Museum Passes

Visit local and out of town museums using our museum passes! These passes are available at the library on a first come first serve basis, and provide reciprocal access to hundreds of museums around the country.

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