Join River Valley District Library in making Beautiful mini habitats! We will use water colors, moss, miniature animal figurines, and more to design one of a kind habitats small enough to fit in an Altoids tin!

This event has reached max capacity. To be added to a waitlist please email marketing@rivervalleylibrary.org, or call the front desk!

Join us for a Lego Challenge!

Room reserved for Riverdale PTO Board Meeting.

Room reserved for Rotary

Join Miss Celeste at our moving and shaking Story Time! Music, Play, and Stories! This story time is perfect for babies and toddlers who are working on fine motor skills, language skills, and social skills! Come wiggle, giggle, and learn with us!

No Registration Required!

Join River Valley District Library and the River Valley Robotics Club for an exciting hands-on adventure into LEGO® Robotics! Discover the basics of programming, explore what it takes to compete in FIRST LEGO League, and learn from skilled teachers alongside this year’s award-winning team. Kids will design, build, and program their very own awesome LEGO creations—all while having fun and sparking their creativity!

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

Description:  Work on your craft projects at RVDL. Meet every Wednesday besides the second of the month.

Have Questions? Contact: friendsarefun@rivervalleylibrary.org

Create the grossest snacks you can imagine, and enjoy them with your friends (or enemies!)

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting! Light snacks begin at 9:45, and the meeting will start at 10:00 am.

Have any questions? Contact friendsarefun@rivervalleylibrary.org

Join River Valley District for a magical Fairy Garden workshop using real plants! Paint your own charming miniature house, decorate with moss, stones, and sparkling gems, and get your hands in the soil as you plant real greenery to bring your fairy garden to life. Let your creativity bloom!

Create a fantasy character and embark on an epic journey! This famous tabletop roleplaying game encourages creativity and imaginative play while helping kids sharpen their math and reading skills.

Our Homeschool Tween DnD group is at max capacity, and registration for new members is closed. To be added to a waiting list, please contact Holly.

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.

Join the River Valley District Library for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! 🐣🌸
This fun-filled event is open to kids of all ages! Children will be grouped by age—0–3, 4–7, and 8 & up—so everyone can enjoy the hunt safely and fairly. Each group will head downstairs to search for eggs, then return upstairs to collect sweet treats and enjoy festive crafts and games.

Bring your baskets and get ready for a hoppin’ good time! 🐰✨

Create a beautiful mosaic using upcycled puzzle pieces! Puzzle pieces will be pre-cut into easy to work with shapes. Participants can choose from several pre-made templates, or create something entirely unique!

Room reserved for Rotary

Join Miss Celeste at our moving and shaking Story Time! Music, Play, and Stories! This story time is perfect for babies and toddlers who are working on fine motor skills, language skills, and social skills! Come wiggle, giggle, and learn with us!

No Registration Required!

Join the Friends of the Library for book club! At this book club, you can discuss any book of your choice!

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and the River Valley Robotics Club for an exciting hands-on adventure into LEGO® Robotics! Discover the basics of programming, explore what it takes to compete in FIRST LEGO League, and learn from skilled teachers alongside this year’s award-winning team. Kids will design, build, and program their very own awesome LEGO creations—all while having fun and sparking their creativity!

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

Description:  Come have some fun with the Friends of River Valley District Library!

Historical Society will be meeting at RVDL for their monthly general membership meeting! All are welcome to drop in and learn about local history.

Contact:  Dale Hachtel - dale_hachtel@msn.com
Location: RVDL Community Room

Room reserved for quilting group.

Contact: (309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library for our beginner friendly Ukulele Club! Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours. We will be learning the basics and working together to learn a song! Ukuleles are a fantastic introduction to instruments, teaching children rhythm and chord structure, while being simple enough that kids as young as 5 can play! Uke can do it!

Join River Valley District Library for Tween Scene! This week we will be creating a beautiful ocean scene, with silhouetted sharks!

This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Step into the multiverse! Join us for a Magic: The Gathering program focused on Commander play. Experienced players are welcome to bring their own decks and battle it out, while new players can learn the ropes with the help of friendly library staff and volunteers. No deck? No problem—extra Commander decks will be available to borrow. Whether you're a seasoned planeswalker or just curious about the game, all are welcome!

Join Miss Celeste at our moving and shaking Story Time! Music, Play, and Stories! This story time is perfect for babies and toddlers who are working on fine motor skills, language skills, and social skills! Come wiggle, giggle, and learn with us!

No Registration Required!

Join River Valley District Library and the River Valley Robotics Club for an exciting hands-on adventure into LEGO® Robotics! Discover the basics of programming, explore what it takes to compete in FIRST LEGO League, and learn from skilled teachers alongside this year’s award-winning team. Kids will design, build, and program their very own awesome LEGO creations—all while having fun and sparking their creativity!

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

Description:  Work on your craft projects at RVDL. Meet every Wednesday besides the second of the month.

Have Questions? Contact: friendsarefun@rivervalleylibrary.org

Join River Valley District Library for an exciting Storm-Proof Building Challenge!

Design and construct your own cardboard house engineered to withstand a mighty storm. Once the building is complete, we’ll put every structure to the ultimate test using a powerful leaf blower. Will your design stand strong against the wind, or will it blow away?

Put your creativity and engineering skills to the test with Storm-Proof Builds!

Create a fantasy character and embark on an epic journey! This famous tabletop roleplaying game encourages creativity and imaginative play while helping kids sharpen their math and reading skills.

Our Homeschool Tween DnD group is at max capacity, and registration for new members is closed. To be added to a waiting list, please contact Holly.

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.

Get ready for Earth Day by watching and discussing this award-winning film! Green Superheroes 2030 features a group of ten young individuals, aged between 5 and seventeen, who are dedicated to making the plant greener. The film highlights their innovative projects and initiatives aimed at addressing pressing environmental issues, such as microplastic pollution, recycling, and renewable energy.

Room reserved for Rotary

Join Miss Celeste at our moving and shaking Story Time! Music, Play, and Stories! This story time is perfect for babies and toddlers who are working on fine motor skills, language skills, and social skills! Come wiggle, giggle, and learn with us!

No Registration Required!

Join the Friends of the Library for a fun game of Hand and Foot. The Friends play Hand and Foot on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Never played before? No worries! A Friend can teach you how to play. Learn more about the game here.

Have any questions?

Contact the Friends

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

The River Valley District Library Board of Trustees meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise specified. The public is welcome to attend these meetings to stay up to date on library proceedings. See the full list of board meeting dates, as well as previous meetings agendas and minutes here: https://www.rivervalleylibrary.org/board-of-trustees.

Room reserved for quilting group.

Contact: (309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library for our beginner friendly Ukulele Club! Bring your own ukulele or use one of ours. We will be learning the basics and working together to learn a song! Ukuleles are a fantastic introduction to instruments, teaching children rhythm and chord structure, while being simple enough that kids as young as 5 can play! Uke can do it!

Got papers piling up? Stop by Shred It Day and safely dispose of your unwanted documents! The Shred-It Truck will be on-site to handle large quantities of paper. No need to remove staples or paper clips. Just bring your boxes and bags of documents and Shred-It will take care of the rest! Have any questions about what can or cannot be shredded? Visit their Website!

Have any other questions? Contact Holly.

Join us for a Lego Challenge!

Join us for a stimulating conversation and coffee! The River Valley Readers meet on the 4th Saturday of every month on the second floor of the library, after regular library hours. This month, we will be reading Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keyes.
Pick up a copy at the front desk, or find it on Libby or Hoopla!

Have any questions? Contact Holly!

Join Miss Celeste at our moving and shaking Story Time! Music, Play, and Stories! This story time is perfect for babies and toddlers who are working on fine motor skills, language skills, and social skills! Come wiggle, giggle, and learn with us!

No Registration Required!

Join River Valley District Library and the River Valley Robotics Club for an exciting hands-on adventure into LEGO® Robotics! Discover the basics of programming, explore what it takes to compete in FIRST LEGO League, and learn from skilled teachers alongside this year’s award-winning team. Kids will design, build, and program their very own awesome LEGO creations—all while having fun and sparking their creativity!

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

Learn to paint alongside experts from Three Dragons Design! More details about the painting are to be determined. Visit their Facebook page to see guided paintings we’ve done in the past!

Create a fantasy character and embark on an epic journey! This famous tabletop roleplaying game encourages creativity and imaginative play while helping kids sharpen their math and reading skills.

This event has reached maximum capacity. To be added to a waitlist, please email marketing@rivervalleylibrary.org, or call the front desk.

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.

Sip Sip Hooray, It’s Derby Day, grab your hats and join us for a day trip to Galena. Our visit will start at Galena Goat Yoga for a cup of coffee, featuring some special animal guests. Then, we will head over to the Ulysses S. Grant Home for an engaging historical tour. After that, we will be dropped off downtown for 3 hours of independent shopping and lunch time. Finally, we’ll “wine down” with a complimentary glass at the award winning Galena Cellars Vineyard. Tickets are $50 per person, and payments must be made by April 17th. Save your spot by filling out the form below, or call the front desk to reserve your spot today!

The bus is full! Seat registration is no longer available. Please call the library, or send us an email if you’d like to be added to a waitlist!

Room reserved for Rotary

Join the Friends of the Library for book club! At this book club, you can discuss any book of your choice!

Have any questions? Contact the Friends!

friendsarefun@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

River Valley District Library is excited to host a One-Act Play program for students! Applications for student directors are due by Wednesday, May 6. Participants may choose to write their own short play or collaborate with library staff to select an existing script.

Selected directors will receive guidance from library staff to refine their original work or choose a pre-written play that fits their vision. Directors will also partner with staff to cast their productions through auditions held Wednesday May 27th.

Throughout June and July, students will bring their productions to life during weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays from 3:30–5:00 PM. The program will conclude with a public performance on July 31, where directors and their casts will showcase their hard work.

Join us at the River Valley District Library with a physical therapist to learn about the benefits of using play to promote strength, balance, and mobility to help children reach their developmental milestones. We will discuss the developmental milestones and ways to keep movement fun and engaging. 

*All ages are welcome! Games and activities will provided for children who attend with their caregivers.

Description:  Work on your craft projects at RVDL. Meet every Wednesday besides the second of the month.

Have Questions? Contact: friendsarefun@rivervalleylibrary.org

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting! Light snacks begin at 9:45, and the meeting will start at 10:00 am.

Have any questions? Contact friendsarefun@rivervalleylibrary.org

Mother’s day is here, and so is the Friends of the Library annual plant sale! Visit the library to shop vendors, buy new plants, and pick up a special gift for a special someone. Several varieties of plants will be available including veggie plants, house plants, and hanging baskets. The Friends of the Library are also accepting community donated plants to support this fundraiser. Thanks for supporting our Friends!

Preorders are available for hanging baskets as well!

Join Pulse 84 and River Valley District Library to create our signature Summer Reading drink! Stop by River Valley District Library to mix and match flavor combinations provided by Pulse 84, then share your creation with friends. We’ll taste, vote, and crown one drink the official Plant a Seed, Read! Summer Reading Drink of the season!

Ages 8-12

Mother’s day is here, and so is the Friends of the Library annual plant sale! Visit the library to shop vendors, buy new plants, and pick up a special gift for a special someone. Several varieties of plants will be available including veggie plants, house plants, and hanging baskets. The Friends of the Library are also accepting community donated plants to support this fundraiser. Thanks for supporting our Friends!

Preorders are available for hanging baskets as well!

This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Step into the multiverse! Join us for a Magic: The Gathering program focused on Commander play. Experienced players are welcome to bring their own decks and battle it out, while new players can learn the ropes with the help of friendly library staff and volunteers. No deck? No problem—extra Commander decks will be available to borrow. Whether you're a seasoned planeswalker or just curious about the game, all are welcome!

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

Description:  Come have some fun with the Friends of River Valley District Library!

Student directors will receive guidance from library staff to refine their original work or choose a pre-written play that fits their vision for our summertime one-act play production.  Please note, director applications are due by May 6!

This program is only for selected play directors. For information about cast and crew, please visit the auditions event page.

Historical Society will be meeting at RVDL for their monthly general membership meeting! All are welcome to drop in and learn about local history.

Contact:  Dale Hachtel - dale_hachtel@msn.com
Location: RVDL Community Room

Room reserved for quilting group.

Contact: (309)523-3440

Create a fantasy character and embark on an epic journey! This famous tabletop roleplaying game encourages creativity and imaginative play while helping kids sharpen their math and reading skills.

This event has reached maximum capacity. To be added to a waitlist, please email marketing@rivervalleylibrary.org, or call the front desk.

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.

Get creative with a fun mixed media project! Combine canvas, paint and buttons to create a cute Spring-themed piece of art.

Room reserved for Rotary

Join the Friends of the Library for a fun game of Hand and Foot. The Friends play Hand and Foot on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Never played before? No worries! A Friend can teach you how to play. Learn more about the game here.

Have any questions?

Contact the Friends

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

Student directors will receive guidance from library staff to refine their original work or choose a pre-written play that fits their vision for our summertime one-act play production.  Please note, director applications are due by May 6!

This program is only for selected play directors. For information about cast and crew, please visit the auditions event page.

Description:  Work on your craft projects at RVDL. Meet every Wednesday besides the second of the month.

Have Questions? Contact: friendsarefun@rivervalleylibrary.org

STOP THE BLEED® is a national campaign to encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. It is a public/private partnership led by the Department of Defense and many other stakeholders.

Marybeth Eggers, a member of the Stop the Bleed Coalition, will be leading this class on emergency response preparedness. Attend this program to receive the skills and hands-on practice you need to stop a life threatening bleed until emergency personnel arrive. This program has limited capacity, and registration is required for attendees.

Join us for a stimulating conversation and coffee! The River Valley Readers meet on the 4th Saturday of every month on the second floor of the library, after regular library hours. This month’s book is TBD, so keep an eye on this page for details!


Have any questions? Contact Holly!

The library will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.

“As we contemplate the comforts and blessings of our lives and the well-being of our nation, I ask you to pause just for a moment to remember those who gave their lives to protect the values that give meaning to our lives.” President Bill Clinton.

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

The River Valley District Library Board of Trustees meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise specified. The public is welcome to attend these meetings to stay up to date on library proceedings. See the full list of board meeting dates, as well as previous meetings agendas and minutes here: https://www.rivervalleylibrary.org/board-of-trustees.

Room reserved for quilting group.

Contact: (309)523-3440

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.

Room reserved for Rotary

Join the Friends of the Library for book club! At this book club, you can discuss any book of your choice!

Have any questions? Contact the Friends!

friendsarefun@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

Description:  Work on your craft projects at RVDL. Meet every Wednesday besides the second of the month.

Have Questions? Contact: friendsarefun@rivervalleylibrary.org

Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting! Light snacks begin at 9:45, and the meeting will start at 10:00 am.

Have any questions? Contact friendsarefun@rivervalleylibrary.org

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

Description:  Come have some fun with the Friends of River Valley District Library!

Historical Society will be meeting at RVDL for their monthly general membership meeting! All are welcome to drop in and learn about local history.

Contact:  Dale Hachtel - dale_hachtel@msn.com
Location: RVDL Community Room

Room reserved for quilting group.

Contact: (309)523-3440

Plant a seed of science! Join River Valley District Library and The Family Museum for a fun and educational program! Learn how our eyes work and how they help us to see. Experiment with optical illusions that show how parts of how vision works.

Best for kids in grades 2-6th

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.

Room reserved for Rotary

Join the Friends of the Library for a fun game of Hand and Foot. The Friends play Hand and Foot on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Never played before? No worries! A Friend can teach you how to play. Learn more about the game here.

Have any questions?

Contact the Friends

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

Description:  Work on your craft projects at RVDL. Meet every Wednesday besides the second of the month.

Have Questions? Contact: friendsarefun@rivervalleylibrary.org

Plant a seed of magic! Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the River Valley District Library presents an incredible live magic show with the one and only Zach Percell of TnZ Magic!

Prepare to be amazed as Zach brings the impossible to life with a thrilling mix of jaw-dropping visual magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, mind-bending mentalism, daring escape artistry, and masterful sleight-of-hand.

This isn’t just a magic show, it’s an interactive adventure that will leave audiences of all ages wondering… “How did he do that?!”

Don’t miss your chance to experience the wonder, the laughter, and the magic at River Valley District Library!

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

Plant a seed of art! Join the River Valley District Library and the Figge Art Museum for a hands-on class you won’t want to miss.

Travel through time as you explore the stories behind some of the world’s most famous masterpieces, and then bring those techniques to life with your own creative twist! Perfect for curious minds and budding artists alike!

The River Valley District Library Board of Trustees meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise specified. The public is welcome to attend these meetings to stay up to date on library proceedings. See the full list of board meeting dates, as well as previous meetings agendas and minutes here: https://www.rivervalleylibrary.org/board-of-trustees.

Room reserved for quilting group.

Contact: (309)523-3440

Plant a seed of gardening! Step aboard the QC Botanical Center’s Plant Discovery Bus and dig your hangs into learning! Create your own miniature Green House while discovering what it takes to help plants grow and prosper!

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.

Room reserved for Rotary

Room Reserved for Yoga!

Description:  This class is for all levels of experience.  The instructor has 15 years of teaching Yoga and is a Registered Nurse who is committed to keeping students safe.  We will look at strength, flexibility, relaxation and FUN.  All are welcome! $10 per person.

Plant a seed of environmentalism! Get ready for a wild, up close encounter with nature! Join the River Valley District Library and the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center, along with their incredible feathered ambassadors, for an unforgettable adventure into the world of Birds of Prey.

Come face-to-face with owls, eagles, hawks, and more as you discover what makes these hunters of the sky so extraordinary. Learn how they live, how they hunt, and why protecting them, and their habitats, matters more than ever.

Kids of all ages are welcome!

Room Reserved for River Action’s Historic Port Byron Tour.

Plant a seed of curiosity! Join the River Valley District Library and the National Mississippi River Museum for an unforgettable adventure into the hidden heroes of our ecosystem. Discover how tiny invertebrates play a BIG role in growing the food we eat! Meet a variety of critters such as beetles, roaches, and tarantulas and learn about their amazing adaptations. All ages welcome!

Room Reserved for River Action’s Historic Port Byron Tour.

Plant a seed of community and get ready for a PBS powered adventure!

Join River Valley District and WQPT PBS for a lively storytime where your favorite characters jump right off the screen and into the fun! Spend time with Daniel Tiger, the Wild Kratts crew, Molly of Denali, and more as we explore exciting stories together.

Sing, create, and discover through hands-on crafts, interactive activities, and playful learning moments. It’s a joyful celebration of imagination, friendship, and fun you won’t want to miss!

Closing at Noon for Tug Fest!

Go Illinois!

Come enjoy the carnival and firework!

Zicke Zacke, Hoi Hoi Hoi!

Let’s go Illinois!

Did you know that more than 7 billions hot dogs are eaten by Americans between Memorial Day and Labor Day??

Please excuse us while we learn! See you tomorrow!

The River Valley District Library will serve as a polling place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The polls will be open from 6:00 am - 7:00 pm for voting. For more information on voting, visit https://www.rockislandcountyil.gov/247/Elections

Fun Fact, in 1621, there was a three day harvest festival shared by Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians. This Thanksgiving did NOT include turkey or pumpkin pie…

It is calculated that Santa must travel at a speed of 650 miles per second in order to deliver all of the gifts around the world.

Did you know, Christmas trees were first seen in 16th Century Germany, decorated with fruits and nuts?!

Did you know that Astronauts on the International Space Station celebrated the first New Year in space in the year 2000??

See you next year!