River Valley Board of Trustees

The RVDL Board of Trustees exercises control over library policies and procedures. They meet monthly to discuss library operations, approve expenditures, and plan for the library’s future. The board also plays a key role in hiring and evaluating the library director, who manages day-to-day operations. Library boards help maintain transparency, ensure responsible use of public funds, and support the library’s mission to provide access to information, resources, and programs for the community.

Board Members

The River Valley District Library Board of Trustees regularly meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm at 214 S Main Street., Port Byron, IL. Please e-mail director@rivervalleylibrary.org to contact the library board members.

  • Jan Schadt - President

  • Jill Schutts - Vice President

  • Angie King - Secretary

  • Jordan Stalsberg - Treasurer

  • Ernie Engstrom - Trustee

  • Kathy Mahraun - Trustee

  • John Chabrian - Trustee

Application for Trustee Appointment

At this time, all positions are filled.

 

Library Board Meeting Dates

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 (214 S. Main Street, Port Byron, IL 61275).

Special Meetings

Special meetings may be held. Special meeting agendas will be posted at the library and on the library’s website no less than 48 hours before the meeting.

2026 Meeting Dates
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026

FY26/27 Dates TBD

Library Strategic Plan
Library Policies

Archived records are available upon request, please contact director@rivervallerylibrary.org for documents not listed here.