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| Thursday, May 19, 2022 |
| 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Blue Suede Book Club |  |
 | Location: Blue Suede Cocktails & Coffee Bar Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Deep dark secrets, violent mobsters, racketeering, loan sharking, gambling, extortion, family betrayal, and a daring procecution. All of this happening in our own back yard! Join us as we discuss how the son of a mobster helped the FBI bring down one of Chicago's murderous crime families! Stop by RVDL to reserve your Copy of Operation Family Secrets by Frank Calabrese, Jr (with Keith & Kent Zimmerman and Paul Pompian) |
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Teen Cosplay Night |  |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Ages 12 +
Dress as your favorite character and come on down to RVDL to show off your costume! There will be fun games and plenty of treats! No costume? No Problem! Come hang and enjoy the other activities we will have available! |
| Friday, May 20, 2022 |
| 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | Family Yoga with Dassah | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga! |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Games and More | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: For Adults who like to play games. We have card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes and much more. |
| Sunday, May 22, 2022 |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Tales on the Trail at Dorrance Park | |
| Location: Contact: Description: Join River Valley District Library and Cordova Library for a walk through Dorrance Park full of stories, activities, and treats! |
| Monday, May 23, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | |
| Location: Contact: Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books! |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com |
| Tuesday, May 24, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, May 25, 2022 |
| 4:45 PM - | Planning Committee Meeting | |
| Location: Contact: Teri Schwenneker 13095233440 director@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Planning Committee Meeting RIVER VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY Board of Trustees Planning Committee Meeting River Valley District Library May 25, 2022 at 4:45 pm I. Approval of Agenda II. Minutes Review/Approval III. Discuss any additional members to be recruited to the Planning Team IV. Go over Planning Team Charge and Responsibilities Document from Amanda Standerfer V. Discuss possible surveys and survey ideas VI. Discuss information to be obtained from the community: what we want to know; why; and who to obtain it from VII. Discuss when to start the strategic planning process; possibly schedule initial meeting VIII. Discuss ideas to maintain/initiate excitement in the community while planning is in progress (i.e. 3D Printer, light fixtures) IX. Other X. Adjournmen |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Stitching and More | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Beverly Skelton Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts! |
| 7:00 PM - | Illinois Libraries Present: Jessamine Chan & Emily Maloney | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Description:
Join Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney for a discussion about the systems of power that impact our lives, our families, and our finances, through the lens of their acclaimed books, The School for Good Mothers and Cost of Living. Join us on Zoom.
Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Zoom Event Attendee Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ryU236syQQa1Zq2L8OsDKQ
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https://bit.ly/ILP_JessamineEmily |
| Thursday, May 26, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Family Yoga with Dassah | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga! |
| 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Quilting by the River | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: |
| Friday, May 27, 2022 |
| 4:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Dungeons and Dragons | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons. |
| Saturday, May 28, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Lego Club | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Knock, knock. Who’s there? LEGO. LEGO who? LEGO the doorknob and let me in! I need to make it to the lego club at the library! Come to RVDL on the 4th Saturday of each month and create your lego masterpieces. Whether you want to take-on the monthly challenge, or just build your own creation, we’re going to have a bricky blast! |
| Monday, May 30, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | CLOSED for Memorial Day | |
| Location: Contact: Description: |
| Tuesday, May 31, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, June 1, 2022 |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Stitching and More | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Beverly Skelton Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts! |
| Thursday, June 2, 2022 |
| 9:45 AM - | Friends Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Breakfast at 9:45 AM and meeting at 10 AM! |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Family Yoga with Dassah | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga! |
| Monday, June 6, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | Summer Reading Begins! | |
| Location: Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, Here I am at…” Camp River Valley District Library! We are Reading Beyond the Beaten Path for our 2022 Summer Reading Program, as we turn the library into a 6 week long camp! We're starting things off with our Nature Explorers Camp: Hiking, Nature Art, Exploring and More! At week three we'll begin Music Camp: Fireside Songs, DIY Instruments, Kazoos – This is going to be a blast! Finally, we’ll wrap Summer Reading up with Science Camp: Volcanos, Discovery Stations, and STEAM Challenges – You’re not going to want to miss this! Make sure to sign up for The Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten Path to experience adventures, crafts, music, movies, and a summer full of reading and learning! |
| 9:00 AM - none | Monday Movie Matinee | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee! Kiddos Movie (Dr.Dolittle) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided: Hot Dogs and Chips (All Ages) Adults Movie (Disney Nature Earth) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided Teens Movie (Isle of the Dogs) starts at 5:30PM Dinner provided: Hot Dogs and Chips Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals! |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books! |
| Tuesday, June 7, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 9:30 AM - | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Meghan Herrmann Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, June 8, 2022 |
| 1:30 PM - | Wapsi River Environmental Educational Center | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Reptiles and Amphibians! Frogs, snakes, salamanders, oh my! The Wapsi River Environmental Educational Center will be here to teach us about the reptiles and amphibians that live around us. You can even learn to attract more to your house. (All Ages) Registration is required |
| 6:00 PM - | Lotus Lanterns | |
| Location: RVDL Community Room Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join us for a night of Korean Culture! Enjoy a traditional Korean treat before making a beautiful Lotus Lantern. Younhee Shin from Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project will be joining us Via zoom on the projector to guide us through the making of the Lotus Lantern. Registration is REQUIRED 13세 이상 (ages 13 and up) 거기 보자 (see you there)  |
| Thursday, June 9, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Family Yoga with Dassah | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga! |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Quilting by the River | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: 309-523-3440 Description: |
| 6:00 PM - | Dan Gogh's Magical Camp Adventure | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Looking for a magical escape? Experience the great outdoors in this one-of-a-kind variety show! Artist Dan Gogh will be your guide for engaging camp activities, including searching for magical survival equipment, and amazing nature discoveries. Wander off the beaten path and join Dan Gogh where magic, comedy, and art are all part of the adventure. |
| Friday, June 10, 2022 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Figge Art Class for Kids | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Let's get artsy with the Figge! Come to RVDL from 1:30pm - 2:30pm to get creative and explore new and fun art techniques! (K-5th) :::Registration Required::: |
| 4:30 PM - 7:45 PM | Teen Game Night | |
| Location: RVDL Community Room Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join us for an awesome night of tabletop games, video games, and snacks! We will have Dungeons & Dragons, Swords & Sorcery/Lasers & Feelings, and a variety of video games. Registration Required! |
| Monday, June 13, 2022 |
| 9:00 AM - none | Monday Movie Matinee | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee! Kiddos Movie (Dora and the Lost City iof Gold) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided (All Ages) Adults Movie (The Great Outdoors) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided Teens Movie (Indian Jones) starts at 5:30PM Dinner provided Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals! |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books! |
| 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM | Rotary Board Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: |
| Tuesday, June 14, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 9:30 AM - | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, June 15, 2022 |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Bunco with Friends of the Library | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: 309-523-3440 Description: Come have some fun with the Friends of River Valley District Library! |
| 1:30 PM - | Owl Pellet Dissection and Scat Tour At Dorrance Park | |
| Location: Dorrance Park Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Meet us at Dorrance Park at 1:30 to dissect owl pellets, learn about what they eat and how they digest things. Afterwards we will take a scat tour through Dorrance Park trails. We will keep our eyes open for animal scat and learn about identifying animals through their exreta. (2nd grade and up) limited to 30 participants. Registration Required. |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Stitching and More | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Beverly Skelton Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts! |
| 6:00 PM - | Scrap Book Paper Art | |
| Location: RVDL Community Room Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join us as we create unique art with scrapbooking paper. Registration Required  |
| Thursday, June 16, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | Town Wide Yard Sales | |
| Location: Contact: Heidi Iffland 3095233440 heidi@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Family Yoga with Dassah | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga! |
| Friday, June 17, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | Town Wide Yard Sales | |
| Location: Contact: Heidi Iffland 3095233440 heidi@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Games and More | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: 309-523-3440 Description: For Adults who like to play games. We have card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes and much more. |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | DIY Nature Explorer Kit | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Create your very own nature explorer kit! You'll have everything you need to venture into Nature: Magnifying Glass, Test Tubes, Compass, and a Nature Explorer's Journal, all wrapped up in a weathered and well traveled adventurer's case. (k-5) Limited to 18 participants Registration Required |
| 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM | Teen Fear Factor | |
| Location: RVDL Community Room Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Come test your courage as we put you up to disgusting, terrifying, and bizarre challenges. Do you have what it takes? Registration is Required! |
| Saturday, June 18, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | Town Wide Yard Sales | |
| Location: Contact: Heidi Iffland 3095233440 heidi@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: |
| Monday, June 20, 2022 |
| 9:00 AM - none | Monday Movie Matinee | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee! Kiddos Movie (Sing) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided (All Ages) Adults Movie (Into the Woods) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided Teen Movie (School of Rock) Starts at 5:30 dinner provided Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals! |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books! |
| 5:30 PM - | River Valley District Library Board Meeting of the Library Trustees | |
| Location: Community Room Contact: Description: |
| Tuesday, June 21, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 9:30 AM - | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| 6:45 PM - | It's Your Choice! | |
| Location: Community Room Contact: Description:
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| Wednesday, June 22, 2022 |
| 1:30 PM - | Camp Fire Sing-Along and Smores | |
| Location: Library Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Songs and smores around the fire sounds great to me... Sing along as we cook up some marshmallows and sing some clasic camp tunes! (All Ages) Registration required |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Stitching and More | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Beverly Skelton Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts! |
| 7:00 PM - | Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Kwame Onwuachi James Beard Award-Winning Chef | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Description: An Evening with Kwame Onwuachi James Beard Award-Winning Chef Top Chef contestant and award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi will discuss his cookbook My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef. His cookbook celebrates the cuisine of the African diaspora, “the world’s wisest food.” Onwuachi will share stories behind his family’s recipes, and the importance of the connections between cuisine, place, and culture. A James Beard award-winning chef, Onwuachi was also named Food & Wine’s best new chef in 2019 and Esquire’s chef of the year in 2019. He has opened several restaurants and was the executive chef at acclaimed Kith/Kin in Washington, D.C.
For more information on this speaker please visit prhspeakers.com. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5CpR67i4Q1u05HW3E3C5xg
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https://bit.ly/June22_KwameOnwuachi |
| Thursday, June 23, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Family Yoga with Dassah | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga! |
| 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Quilting by the River | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: 309-523-3440 Description: |
| Friday, June 24, 2022 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Figge Art Class for kids | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Let's get artsy with the Figge! (K-5th grade) Registration Required |
| 4:30 PM - 7:45 PM | Teen Game Night | |
| Location: RVDL Community Room Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Come in for an AWESOME night of tabletop games, video games, and snacks! We will have Dungeons and Dragons, Swords and Socery/Lasers and Feelings, and a variety of Video Games! Registration Required |
| Saturday, June 25, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Lego Club | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Knock, knock. Who’s there? LEGO. LEGO who? LEGO the doorknob and let me in! I need to make it to the lego club at the library! Come to RVDL on the 4th Saturday of each month and create your lego masterpieces. Whether you want to take-on the monthly challenge, or just build your own creation, we’re going to have a bricky blast! |
| Monday, June 27, 2022 |
| 9:00 AM - none | Monday Movie Matinee | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee! Kiddos Movie (Encanto) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided (All Ages) Adults Movie (A River Runs Through It) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided Teens Movie (Encanto) starts at 5:30PM Dinner provided Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals! |
| 10:00 AM - | WQPT’s Summer of Possibilities Story Time | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: The summer is full of possibilities and so is your child. Join WQPT as we read a story and participate in a hands-on activity. Each child will receive a PBS Kids Summer Activity book and a calendar inspiring their curiosity each day throughout the summer. Recommended for ages 3-8. |
| Tuesday, June 28, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 9:30 AM - | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
| 1:30 PM - | Kazoo Workshop | |
| Location: Library Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Ka-Ka-Kazoooo! Gesundheit! Stop in for a kazoo-tastic Kazoo workshop. Each kid will get a free kazoo! Learn how to play, learn a song, and create an amazing marching band. (k-5th) Limited to 30 participants. Be sure to register! |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Stitching and More | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Beverly Skelton Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts! |
| 6:00 PM - | Adult Rock Art | |
| Location: RVDL Community Room Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join us as we create beautiful art with ROCKS! Registration is required |
| Thursday, June 30, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Family Yoga with Dassah | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga! |
| 7:00 PM - | Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Michelle Zauner | |
| Location: Zoom Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: An Evening with Michelle Zauner Crying in H Mart Michelle Zauner, the indie rock star of Japanese Breakfast fame, discusses her music career and her bestselling book Crying in H Mart. Her memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity was a New York Times notable book of the year. In conversation with Jessica Hopper, Chicago-based music critic, producer, and author.
Join us on Zoom. Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Zoom Event Attendee Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_46vjmKeWTqO0mDeN0Gqp2g
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https://bit.ly/May18_MichelleZauner |
| Friday, July 1, 2022 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Make your own Instrument | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Rain sticks, harmonicas, guitars, and drums! Join us to make some awesome DIY instruments! (K-5th grade) limited to 24 participants. Registration Required! |
| 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM | Teen Talent Show | |
| Location: RVDL Community Room Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Flaunt your talents at RVDL's Talent Show! Sing, dance, tell a joke, balance on a chair on your nose! Whatever your talent is, come show it off at the library! Registration Required |
| Monday, July 4, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | CLOSED for Independence Day | |
| Location: Contact: Description: Have a Safe and Happy 4th Of July |
| Tuesday, July 5, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 9:30 AM - | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, July 6, 2022 |
| 1:30 PM - | Absolute Science Discovery Stations | |
| Location: Library Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Rock Identification, Connectors, Van De Graff Generator, Singing Bowls, Magnet Stations, Euler's Coin, Helicone, Hypnogizmo, Swinging Sticks, Bubbles! You wont want to miss this opportunity to exploreand learn with Absolute Science Discovery Stations! (All Ages) Registration is Required! |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Stitching and More | |
| Location: Contact: Beverly Skelton Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts! |
| 6:00 PM - | Bison Bridge Chat | |
| Location: RVDL Community Room Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: The Bison Bridge is a concept like no other currently in the United States. Stop by the library to hear from a Living Lands and Waters Representative to learn more about this incredible project. |
| Thursday, July 7, 2022 |
| 9:45 AM - | Friends Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Breakfast at 9:45 AM and meeting at 10 AM! |
| Friday, July 8, 2022 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Figge Art Class for kids | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join RVDL and the Figge for a fun art class for kids! (K - 5th Grade) Registration is required |
| 4:30 PM - 7:45 PM | Teen Game Night | |
| Location: RVDL Community Room Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Stop in for an awesome night of tabletop games, video games, and snacks! We will have Dungeons & Dragons, Swords & Sorcery/Lasers & Feelings, and a variety of Video Games! Be sure to register! |
| Monday, July 11, 2022 |
| 9:00 AM - none | Monday Movie Matinee | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee! Kiddos Movie (Flubber) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided (All Ages) Adults Movie (The Theory of Everything) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided Teens Movie (Inside Out) starts at 5:30PM Dinner provided Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals! |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books! |
| Tuesday, July 12, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 9:30 AM - | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, July 13, 2022 |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Bunco with Friends of the Library | |
| Location: Contact: 309-523-3440 Description: Come have some fun with the Friends of River Valley District Library! |
| 1:30 PM - | Let's Make a Volcano! | |
| Location: Library Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: I bet you're erupting with excitement for this one! Join RVDL as we make clay volcanos, and explore chemical reactions! Meet us across the street at the picnic tables for this super exciting program. (All Ages) Registration Required |
| 6:00 PM - | Adult SRP | |
| Location: Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: |
| Thursday, July 14, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Family Yoga with Dassah | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga! |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Quilting by the River | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: 309-523-3440 Description: |
| Friday, July 15, 2022 |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Blank Park Zoo Visit | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join RVDL and Blank Park Zoo to meet some awesome live animals! (All Ages) Ragistration is required |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Games and More | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: 309-523-3440 Description: For Adults who like to play games. We have card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes and much more. |
| 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM | Teen Cupcake Wars | |
| Location: RVDL Community Room Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Put your cupcake decorating skills to the test at the Library Cupcake War Competition. Registration Required |
| Monday, July 18, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books! |
| Tuesday, July 19, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 9:30 AM - | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, July 20, 2022 |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Stitching and More | |
| Location: Contact: Beverly Skelton Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts! |
| Thursday, July 21, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Family Yoga with Dassah | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga! |
| Friday, July 22, 2022 |
| 4:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Dungeons and Dragons | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons. |
| Saturday, July 23, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Lego Club | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Knock, knock. Who’s there? LEGO. LEGO who? LEGO the doorknob and let me in! I need to make it to the lego club at the library! Come to RVDL on the 4th Saturday of each month and create your lego masterpieces. Whether you want to take-on the monthly challenge, or just build your own creation, we’re going to have a bricky blast! |
| Monday, July 25, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books! |
| Tuesday, July 26, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 9:30 AM - | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, July 27, 2022 |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Stitching and More | |
| Location: Contact: Beverly Skelton Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts! |
| Thursday, July 28, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Family Yoga with Dassah | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga! |
| 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Quilting by the River | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: 309-523-3440 Description: |
| Monday, August 1, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books! |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com |
| Tuesday, August 2, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, August 3, 2022 |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Stitching and More | |
| Location: Contact: Beverly Skelton Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts! |
| Thursday, August 4, 2022 |
| 9:45 AM - | Friends Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Breakfast at 9:45 AM and meeting at 10 AM! |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Family Yoga with Dassah | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga! |
| Friday, August 5, 2022 |
| 4:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Dungeons and Dragons | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons. |
| Monday, August 8, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books! |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com |
| Tuesday, August 9, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, August 10, 2022 |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Bunco with Friends of the Library | |
| Location: Contact: 309-523-3440 Description: Come have some fun with the Friends of River Valley District Library! |
| Thursday, August 11, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Family Yoga with Dassah | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga! |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Quilting by the River | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: 309-523-3440 Description: |
| Friday, August 12, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | CLOSED for TUG FEST | |
| Location: Contact: Description: |
| Saturday, August 13, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | CLOSED for TUG FEST | |
| Location: Contact: Description: Lets GO Illinois! |
| Monday, August 15, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books! |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com |
| Tuesday, August 16, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, August 17, 2022 |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Stitching and More | |
| Location: Contact: Beverly Skelton Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts! |
| Friday, August 19, 2022 |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Games and More | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: 309-523-3440 Description: For Adults who like to play games. We have card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes and much more. |
| 4:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Dungeons and Dragons | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons. |
| Monday, August 22, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books! |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com |
| Tuesday, August 23, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, August 24, 2022 |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Stitching and More | |
| Location: Contact: Beverly Skelton Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts! |
| Thursday, August 25, 2022 |
| 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Quilting by the River | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: 309-523-3440 Description: |
| Saturday, August 27, 2022 |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Lego Club | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org Description: Knock, knock. Who’s there? LEGO. LEGO who? LEGO the doorknob and let me in! I need to make it to the lego club at the library! Come to RVDL on the 4th Saturday of each month and create your lego masterpieces. Whether you want to take-on the monthly challenge, or just build your own creation, we’re going to have a bricky blast! |
| Monday, August 29, 2022 |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Story Time | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books! |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Robotics Club (Closed Classes) | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2022 |
| 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM | Rotary Meeting | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com Description: |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Yoga | |
| Location: Contact: 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! |
| Wednesday, August 31, 2022 |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Stitching and More | |
| Location: Contact: Beverly Skelton Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts! |
| Monday, September 5, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | CLOSED for Labor Day | |
| Location: Contact: Description: |
| Wednesday, September 14, 2022 |
| 7:00 PM - | Historical Society | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Dale Hachtel dale_hachtel@msn.com Description: |
| Wednesday, October 12, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | CLOSED for Staff In-Service | |
| Location: Contact: Description: ILA Conference |
| 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Historical Society | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Dale Hachtel dale_hachtel@msn.com Description: |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2022 |
| 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Historical Society | |
| Location: Community Room (Upstairs) Contact: Dale Hachtel dale_hachtel@msn.com Description: |
| Thursday, November 24, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | CLOSED for Thanksgiving | |
| Location: Contact: Description: |
| Friday, November 25, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | CLOSED | |
| Location: Contact: Description: |
| Saturday, December 24, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | CLOSED for Christmas Eve | |
| Location: Contact: Description: Wishing our patrons a happy and joyous Holiday Season! |
| Monday, December 26, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | CLOSED Christmas Observed | |
| Location: Contact: Description: |
| Saturday, December 31, 2022 |
| 5:30 AM - | CLOSED For NYE | |
| Location: Contact: Description: Wishing our Patrons a happy and healthy NEW YEAR!!! See you all in 2023. |
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Blue Suede Book Club
Location: Blue Suede Cocktails & Coffee Bar
Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Deep dark secrets, violent mobsters, racketeering, loan sharking, gambling, extortion, family betrayal, and a daring procecution. All of this happening in our own back yard!
Join us as we discuss how the son of a mobster helped the FBI bring down one of Chicago's murderous crime families!
Stop by RVDL to reserve your Copy of
Operation Family Secrets by Frank Calabrese, Jr (with Keith & Kent Zimmerman and Paul Pompian)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Teen Cosplay Night
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description:
Friday, May 20, 2022
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Games and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: For Adults who like to play games. We have card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes and much more.
Sunday, May 22, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tales on the Trail at Dorrance Park
Location:
Contact:
Description: Join River Valley District Library and Cordova Library for a walk through Dorrance Park full of stories, activities, and treats!
Monday, May 23, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location:
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
4:45 PM -
Planning Committee Meeting
Location:
Contact: Teri Schwenneker 13095233440 director@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Planning Committee Meeting
RIVER VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY Board of Trustees Planning Committee Meeting River Valley District Library May 25, 2022 at 4:45 pm
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Minutes Review/Approval
III. Discuss any additional members to be recruited to the Planning Team
IV. Go over Planning Team Charge and Responsibilities Document from Amanda Standerfer
V. Discuss possible surveys and survey ideas
VI. Discuss information to be obtained from the community: what we want to know; why; and who to obtain it from
VII. Discuss when to start the strategic planning process; possibly schedule initial meeting
VIII. Discuss ideas to maintain/initiate excitement in the community while planning is in progress (i.e. 3D Printer, light fixtures)
IX. Other
X. Adjournmen
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
7:00 PM -
Illinois Libraries Present: Jessamine Chan & Emily Maloney
Location: Zoom
Contact:
Description:
Thursday, May 26, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description:
Friday, May 27, 2022
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Dungeons and Dragons
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.
Saturday, May 28, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lego Club
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Monday, May 30, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for Memorial Day
Location:
Contact:
Description:
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Thursday, June 2, 2022
9:45 AM -
Friends Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Breakfast at 9:45 AM and meeting at 10 AM!
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
Monday, June 6, 2022
5:30 AM -
Summer Reading Begins!
Location:
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, Here I am at…” Camp River Valley District Library! We are Reading Beyond the Beaten Path for our 2022 Summer Reading Program, as we turn the library into a 6 week long camp! We're starting things off with our Nature Explorers Camp: Hiking, Nature Art, Exploring and More! At week three we'll begin Music Camp: Fireside Songs, DIY Instruments, Kazoos – This is going to be a blast! Finally, we’ll wrap Summer Reading up with Science Camp: Volcanos, Discovery Stations, and STEAM Challenges – You’re not going to want to miss this! Make sure to sign up for The Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten Path to experience adventures, crafts, music, movies, and a summer full of reading and learning!
9:00 AM - none
Monday Movie Matinee
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee!
Kiddos Movie (Dr.Dolittle) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided: Hot Dogs and Chips (All Ages)
Adults Movie (Disney Nature Earth) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided
Teens Movie (Isle of the Dogs) starts at 5:30PM Dinner provided: Hot Dogs and Chips
Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
1:30 PM -
Wapsi River Environmental Educational Center
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Reptiles and Amphibians!
Frogs, snakes, salamanders, oh my! The Wapsi River Environmental Educational Center will be here to teach us about the reptiles and amphibians that live around us. You can even learn to attract more to your house. (All Ages)
Registration is required
6:00 PM -
Lotus Lanterns
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for a night of Korean Culture! Enjoy a traditional Korean treat before making a beautiful Lotus Lantern. Younhee Shin from Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project will be joining us Via zoom on the projector to guide us through the making of the Lotus Lantern.
Registration is REQUIRED
13세 이상 (ages 13 and up) 거기 보자 (see you there)
Thursday, June 9, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description:
6:00 PM -
Dan Gogh's Magical Camp Adventure
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Looking for a magical escape? Experience the great outdoors in this one-of-a-kind variety show! Artist Dan Gogh will be your guide for engaging camp activities, including searching for magical survival equipment, and amazing nature discoveries. Wander off the beaten path and join Dan Gogh where magic, comedy, and art are all part of the adventure.
Friday, June 10, 2022
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Figge Art Class for Kids
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Let's get artsy with the Figge! Come to RVDL from 1:30pm - 2:30pm to get creative and explore new and fun art techniques! (K-5th)
:::Registration Required:::
4:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Teen Game Night
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for an awesome night of tabletop games, video games, and snacks! We will have Dungeons & Dragons, Swords & Sorcery/Lasers & Feelings, and a variety of video games.
Registration Required!
Monday, June 13, 2022
9:00 AM - none
Monday Movie Matinee
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee!
Kiddos Movie (Dora and the Lost City iof Gold) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided (All Ages)
Adults Movie (The Great Outdoors) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided
Teens Movie (Indian Jones) starts at 5:30PM Dinner provided
Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Rotary Board Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description:
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bunco with Friends of the Library
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description: Come have some fun with the Friends of River Valley District Library!
1:30 PM -
Owl Pellet Dissection and Scat Tour At Dorrance Park
Location: Dorrance Park
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Meet us at Dorrance Park at 1:30 to dissect owl pellets, learn about what they eat and how they digest things. Afterwards we will take a scat tour through Dorrance Park trails. We will keep our eyes open for animal scat and learn about identifying animals through their exreta. (2nd grade and up) limited to 30 participants.
Registration Required.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
6:00 PM -
Scrap Book Paper Art
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us as we create unique art with scrapbooking paper.
Registration Required
Thursday, June 16, 2022
5:30 AM -
Town Wide Yard Sales
Location:
Contact: Heidi Iffland 3095233440 heidi@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
Friday, June 17, 2022
5:30 AM -
Town Wide Yard Sales
Location:
Contact: Heidi Iffland 3095233440 heidi@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Games and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description: For Adults who like to play games. We have card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes and much more.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
DIY Nature Explorer Kit
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Create your very own nature explorer kit! You'll have everything you need to venture into Nature: Magnifying Glass, Test Tubes, Compass, and a Nature Explorer's Journal, all wrapped up in a weathered and well traveled adventurer's case. (k-5) Limited to 18 participants
Registration Required
5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Teen Fear Factor
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Come test your courage as we put you up to disgusting, terrifying, and bizarre challenges. Do you have what it takes?
Registration is Required!
Saturday, June 18, 2022
5:30 AM -
Town Wide Yard Sales
Location:
Contact: Heidi Iffland 3095233440 heidi@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Monday, June 20, 2022
9:00 AM - none
Monday Movie Matinee
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee!
Kiddos Movie (Sing) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided (All Ages)
Adults Movie (Into the Woods) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided
Teen Movie (School of Rock) Starts at 5:30 dinner provided
Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
5:30 PM -
River Valley District Library Board Meeting of the Library Trustees
Location: Community Room
Contact:
Description:
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
6:45 PM -
It's Your Choice!
Location: Community Room
Contact:
Description:
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
1:30 PM -
Camp Fire Sing-Along and Smores
Location: Library
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Songs and smores around the fire sounds great to me... Sing along as we cook up some marshmallows and sing some clasic camp tunes! (All Ages)
Registration required
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
7:00 PM -
Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Kwame Onwuachi James Beard Award-Winning Chef
Location: Zoom
Contact:
Description:
Thursday, June 23, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description:
Friday, June 24, 2022
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Figge Art Class for kids
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Let's get artsy with the Figge! (K-5th grade)
Registration Required
4:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Teen Game Night
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Come in for an AWESOME night of tabletop games, video games, and snacks! We will have Dungeons and Dragons, Swords and Socery/Lasers and Feelings, and a variety of Video Games!
Registration Required
Saturday, June 25, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lego Club
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Monday, June 27, 2022
9:00 AM - none
Monday Movie Matinee
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee!
Kiddos Movie (Encanto) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided (All Ages)
Adults Movie (A River Runs Through It) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided
Teens Movie (Encanto) starts at 5:30PM Dinner provided
Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals!
10:00 AM -
WQPT’s Summer of Possibilities Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: The summer is full of possibilities and so is your child. Join WQPT as we read a story and participate in a hands-on activity. Each child will receive a PBS Kids Summer Activity book and a calendar inspiring their curiosity each day throughout the summer. Recommended for ages 3-8.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
1:30 PM -
Kazoo Workshop
Location: Library
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Ka-Ka-Kazoooo! Gesundheit! Stop in for a kazoo-tastic Kazoo workshop. Each kid will get a free kazoo! Learn how to play, learn a song, and create an amazing marching band. (k-5th) Limited to 30 participants.
Be sure to register!
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
6:00 PM -
Adult Rock Art
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us as we create beautiful art with ROCKS!
Registration is required
Thursday, June 30, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
7:00 PM -
Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Michelle Zauner
Location: Zoom
Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Friday, July 1, 2022
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Make your own Instrument
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Rain sticks, harmonicas, guitars, and drums! Join us to make some awesome DIY instruments! (K-5th grade) limited to 24 participants.
Registration Required!
5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Teen Talent Show
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Flaunt your talents at RVDL's Talent Show! Sing, dance, tell a joke, balance on a chair on your nose! Whatever your talent is, come show it off at the library!
Registration Required
Monday, July 4, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for Independence Day
Location:
Contact:
Description: Have a Safe and Happy 4th Of July
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
1:30 PM -
Absolute Science Discovery Stations
Location: Library
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Rock Identification, Connectors, Van De Graff Generator, Singing Bowls, Magnet Stations, Euler's Coin, Helicone, Hypnogizmo, Swinging Sticks, Bubbles! You wont want to miss this opportunity to exploreand learn with Absolute Science Discovery Stations! (All Ages)
Registration is Required!
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
6:00 PM -
Bison Bridge Chat
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: The Bison Bridge is a concept like no other currently in the United States. Stop by the library to hear from a Living Lands and Waters Representative to learn more about this incredible project.
Thursday, July 7, 2022
9:45 AM -
Friends Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Breakfast at 9:45 AM and meeting at 10 AM!
Friday, July 8, 2022
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Figge Art Class for kids
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join RVDL and the Figge for a fun art class for kids! (K - 5th Grade)
Registration is required
4:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Teen Game Night
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Stop in for an awesome night of tabletop games, video games, and snacks! We will have Dungeons & Dragons, Swords & Sorcery/Lasers & Feelings, and a variety of Video Games!
Be sure to register!
Monday, July 11, 2022
9:00 AM - none
Monday Movie Matinee
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee!
Kiddos Movie (Flubber) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided (All Ages)
Adults Movie (The Theory of Everything) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided
Teens Movie (Inside Out) starts at 5:30PM Dinner provided
Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bunco with Friends of the Library
Location:
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description: Come have some fun with the Friends of River Valley District Library!
1:30 PM -
Let's Make a Volcano!
Location: Library
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: I bet you're erupting with excitement for this one! Join RVDL as we make clay volcanos, and explore chemical reactions! Meet us across the street at the picnic tables for this super exciting program. (All Ages)
Registration Required
6:00 PM -
Adult SRP
Location:
Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Thursday, July 14, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description:
Friday, July 15, 2022
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Blank Park Zoo Visit
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join RVDL and Blank Park Zoo to meet some awesome live animals! (All Ages)
Ragistration is required
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Games and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description: For Adults who like to play games. We have card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes and much more.
5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Teen Cupcake Wars
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Put your cupcake decorating skills to the test at the Library Cupcake War Competition.
Registration Required
Monday, July 18, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Thursday, July 21, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
Friday, July 22, 2022
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Dungeons and Dragons
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.
Saturday, July 23, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lego Club
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Monday, July 25, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Thursday, July 28, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description:
Monday, August 1, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Thursday, August 4, 2022
9:45 AM -
Friends Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Breakfast at 9:45 AM and meeting at 10 AM!
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
Friday, August 5, 2022
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Dungeons and Dragons
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.
Monday, August 8, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bunco with Friends of the Library
Location:
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description: Come have some fun with the Friends of River Valley District Library!
Thursday, August 11, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description:
Friday, August 12, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for TUG FEST
Location:
Contact:
Description:
Saturday, August 13, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for TUG FEST
Location:
Contact:
Description: Lets GO Illinois!
Monday, August 15, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Friday, August 19, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Games and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description: For Adults who like to play games. We have card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes and much more.
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Dungeons and Dragons
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.
Monday, August 22, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Thursday, August 25, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description:
Saturday, August 27, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lego Club
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Monday, August 29, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Monday, September 5, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for Labor Day
Location:
Contact:
Description:
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
7:00 PM -
Historical Society
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Dale Hachtel dale_hachtel@msn.com
Description:
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for Staff In-Service
Location:
Contact:
Description: ILA Conference
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Historical Society
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Dale Hachtel dale_hachtel@msn.com
Description:
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Historical Society
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Dale Hachtel dale_hachtel@msn.com
Description:
Thursday, November 24, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for Thanksgiving
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Friday, November 25, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED
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Saturday, December 24, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for Christmas Eve
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Description: Wishing our patrons a happy and joyous Holiday Season!
Monday, December 26, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED Christmas Observed
Location:
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Description:
Saturday, December 31, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED For NYE
Location:
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Description: Wishing our Patrons a happy and healthy NEW YEAR!!! See you all in 2023.
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Blue Suede Book Club
Location: Blue Suede Cocktails & Coffee Bar
Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Deep dark secrets, violent mobsters, racketeering, loan sharking, gambling, extortion, family betrayal, and a daring procecution. All of this happening in our own back yard!
Join us as we discuss how the son of a mobster helped the FBI bring down one of Chicago's murderous crime families!
Stop by RVDL to reserve your Copy of
Operation Family Secrets by Frank Calabrese, Jr (with Keith & Kent Zimmerman and Paul Pompian)
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Teen Cosplay Night
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description:
Ages 12 +
Dress as your favorite character and come on down to RVDL to show off your costume! There will be fun games and plenty of treats! No costume? No Problem! Come hang and enjoy the other activities we will have available!Friday, May 20, 2022
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Games and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: For Adults who like to play games. We have card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes and much more.
Sunday, May 22, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tales on the Trail at Dorrance Park
Location:
Contact:
Description: Join River Valley District Library and Cordova Library for a walk through Dorrance Park full of stories, activities, and treats!
Monday, May 23, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location:
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
4:45 PM -
Planning Committee Meeting
Location:
Contact: Teri Schwenneker 13095233440 director@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Planning Committee Meeting
RIVER VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY Board of Trustees Planning Committee Meeting River Valley District Library May 25, 2022 at 4:45 pm
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Minutes Review/Approval
III. Discuss any additional members to be recruited to the Planning Team
IV. Go over Planning Team Charge and Responsibilities Document from Amanda Standerfer
V. Discuss possible surveys and survey ideas
VI. Discuss information to be obtained from the community: what we want to know; why; and who to obtain it from
VII. Discuss when to start the strategic planning process; possibly schedule initial meeting
VIII. Discuss ideas to maintain/initiate excitement in the community while planning is in progress (i.e. 3D Printer, light fixtures)
IX. Other
X. Adjournmen
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
7:00 PM -
Illinois Libraries Present: Jessamine Chan & Emily Maloney
Location: Zoom
Contact:
Description:
Join Jessamine Chan and Emily Maloney for a discussion about the systems of power that impact our lives, our families, and our finances, through the lens of their acclaimed books, The School for Good Mothers and Cost of Living.
Jessamine Chan is the New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good Mothers, her debut novel. Her short stories have appeared in Tin House and Epoch. She holds an MFA from Columbia University and lives in Chicago with her family.
Emily Maloney is the author of Cost of Living, a collection of essays. Her work has appeared in Glamour, Virginia Quarterly Review, and Best American Essays, among others. She holds an MFA from The University of Pittsburgh and lives in Evanston, Illinois, with her partner and their dog.
Join us on Zoom.
Wednesday, May 25, 7 p.m.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Zoom Event Attendee Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ryU236syQQa1Zq2L8OsDKQ
OR
https://bit.ly/ILP_JessamineEmily
Thursday, May 26, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description:
Friday, May 27, 2022
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Dungeons and Dragons
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.
Saturday, May 28, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lego Club
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Knock, knock. Who’s there? LEGO. LEGO who? LEGO the doorknob and let me in! I need to make it to the lego club at the library!
Come to RVDL on the 4th Saturday of each month and create your lego masterpieces. Whether you want to take-on the monthly challenge, or just build your own creation, we’re going to have a bricky blast!
Monday, May 30, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for Memorial Day
Location:
Contact:
Description:
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Thursday, June 2, 2022
9:45 AM -
Friends Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Breakfast at 9:45 AM and meeting at 10 AM!
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
Monday, June 6, 2022
5:30 AM -
Summer Reading Begins!
Location:
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: “Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, Here I am at…” Camp River Valley District Library! We are Reading Beyond the Beaten Path for our 2022 Summer Reading Program, as we turn the library into a 6 week long camp! We're starting things off with our Nature Explorers Camp: Hiking, Nature Art, Exploring and More! At week three we'll begin Music Camp: Fireside Songs, DIY Instruments, Kazoos – This is going to be a blast! Finally, we’ll wrap Summer Reading up with Science Camp: Volcanos, Discovery Stations, and STEAM Challenges – You’re not going to want to miss this! Make sure to sign up for The Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten Path to experience adventures, crafts, music, movies, and a summer full of reading and learning!
9:00 AM - none
Monday Movie Matinee
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee!
Kiddos Movie (Dr.Dolittle) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided: Hot Dogs and Chips (All Ages)
Adults Movie (Disney Nature Earth) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided
Teens Movie (Isle of the Dogs) starts at 5:30PM Dinner provided: Hot Dogs and Chips
Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
1:30 PM -
Wapsi River Environmental Educational Center
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Reptiles and Amphibians!
Frogs, snakes, salamanders, oh my! The Wapsi River Environmental Educational Center will be here to teach us about the reptiles and amphibians that live around us. You can even learn to attract more to your house. (All Ages)
Registration is required
6:00 PM -
Lotus Lanterns
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for a night of Korean Culture! Enjoy a traditional Korean treat before making a beautiful Lotus Lantern. Younhee Shin from Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project will be joining us Via zoom on the projector to guide us through the making of the Lotus Lantern.
Registration is REQUIRED
13세 이상 (ages 13 and up) 거기 보자 (see you there)
Thursday, June 9, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description:
6:00 PM -
Dan Gogh's Magical Camp Adventure
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Looking for a magical escape? Experience the great outdoors in this one-of-a-kind variety show! Artist Dan Gogh will be your guide for engaging camp activities, including searching for magical survival equipment, and amazing nature discoveries. Wander off the beaten path and join Dan Gogh where magic, comedy, and art are all part of the adventure.
Friday, June 10, 2022
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Figge Art Class for Kids
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Let's get artsy with the Figge! Come to RVDL from 1:30pm - 2:30pm to get creative and explore new and fun art techniques! (K-5th)
:::Registration Required:::
4:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Teen Game Night
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for an awesome night of tabletop games, video games, and snacks! We will have Dungeons & Dragons, Swords & Sorcery/Lasers & Feelings, and a variety of video games.
Registration Required!
Monday, June 13, 2022
9:00 AM - none
Monday Movie Matinee
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee!
Kiddos Movie (Dora and the Lost City iof Gold) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided (All Ages)
Adults Movie (The Great Outdoors) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided
Teens Movie (Indian Jones) starts at 5:30PM Dinner provided
Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Rotary Board Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description:
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bunco with Friends of the Library
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description: Come have some fun with the Friends of River Valley District Library!
1:30 PM -
Owl Pellet Dissection and Scat Tour At Dorrance Park
Location: Dorrance Park
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Meet us at Dorrance Park at 1:30 to dissect owl pellets, learn about what they eat and how they digest things. Afterwards we will take a scat tour through Dorrance Park trails. We will keep our eyes open for animal scat and learn about identifying animals through their exreta. (2nd grade and up) limited to 30 participants.
Registration Required.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
6:00 PM -
Scrap Book Paper Art
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us as we create unique art with scrapbooking paper.
Registration Required
Thursday, June 16, 2022
5:30 AM -
Town Wide Yard Sales
Location:
Contact: Heidi Iffland 3095233440 heidi@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
Friday, June 17, 2022
5:30 AM -
Town Wide Yard Sales
Location:
Contact: Heidi Iffland 3095233440 heidi@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Games and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description: For Adults who like to play games. We have card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes and much more.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
DIY Nature Explorer Kit
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Create your very own nature explorer kit! You'll have everything you need to venture into Nature: Magnifying Glass, Test Tubes, Compass, and a Nature Explorer's Journal, all wrapped up in a weathered and well traveled adventurer's case. (k-5) Limited to 18 participants
Registration Required
5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Teen Fear Factor
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Come test your courage as we put you up to disgusting, terrifying, and bizarre challenges. Do you have what it takes?
Registration is Required!
Saturday, June 18, 2022
5:30 AM -
Town Wide Yard Sales
Location:
Contact: Heidi Iffland 3095233440 heidi@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Monday, June 20, 2022
9:00 AM - none
Monday Movie Matinee
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee!
Kiddos Movie (Sing) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided (All Ages)
Adults Movie (Into the Woods) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided
Teen Movie (School of Rock) Starts at 5:30 dinner provided
Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
5:30 PM -
River Valley District Library Board Meeting of the Library Trustees
Location: Community Room
Contact:
Description:
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
6:45 PM -
It's Your Choice!
Location: Community Room
Contact:
Description:
| As the title suggests, this group really is your choice. We will meet and talk about whatever book or movie we want to discuss. This group will meet the first Tuesday of the month at 3:30PM in the Community Room on the second floor of the library. This group will be lead by a friend of the library, Joanne. While you are here, ask about how you too can become a friend to the library. |
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
1:30 PM -
Camp Fire Sing-Along and Smores
Location: Library
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Songs and smores around the fire sounds great to me... Sing along as we cook up some marshmallows and sing some clasic camp tunes! (All Ages)
Registration required
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
7:00 PM -
Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Kwame Onwuachi James Beard Award-Winning Chef
Location: Zoom
Contact:
Description:
An Evening with Kwame Onwuachi
James Beard Award-Winning Chef
Top Chef contestant and award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi will discuss his cookbook My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef. His cookbook celebrates the cuisine of the African diaspora, “the world’s wisest food.” Onwuachi will share stories behind his family’s recipes, and the importance of the connections between cuisine, place, and culture.
A James Beard award-winning chef, Onwuachi was also named Food & Wine’s best new chef in 2019 and Esquire’s chef of the year in 2019. He has opened several restaurants and was the executive chef at acclaimed Kith/Kin in Washington, D.C.
For more information on this speaker please visit prhspeakers.com.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Illinois Libraries Present is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Register Via Zoom at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5CpR67i4Q1u05HW3E3C5xg
OR
https://bit.ly/June22_KwameOnwuachi
Thursday, June 23, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description:
Friday, June 24, 2022
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Figge Art Class for kids
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Let's get artsy with the Figge! (K-5th grade)
Registration Required
4:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Teen Game Night
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Come in for an AWESOME night of tabletop games, video games, and snacks! We will have Dungeons and Dragons, Swords and Socery/Lasers and Feelings, and a variety of Video Games!
Registration Required
Saturday, June 25, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lego Club
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Knock, knock. Who’s there? LEGO. LEGO who? LEGO the doorknob and let me in! I need to make it to the lego club at the library!
Come to RVDL on the 4th Saturday of each month and create your lego masterpieces. Whether you want to take-on the monthly challenge, or just build your own creation, we’re going to have a bricky blast!
Monday, June 27, 2022
9:00 AM - none
Monday Movie Matinee
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee!
Kiddos Movie (Encanto) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided (All Ages)
Adults Movie (A River Runs Through It) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided
Teens Movie (Encanto) starts at 5:30PM Dinner provided
Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals!
10:00 AM -
WQPT’s Summer of Possibilities Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: The summer is full of possibilities and so is your child. Join WQPT as we read a story and participate in a hands-on activity. Each child will receive a PBS Kids Summer Activity book and a calendar inspiring their curiosity each day throughout the summer. Recommended for ages 3-8.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
1:30 PM -
Kazoo Workshop
Location: Library
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Ka-Ka-Kazoooo! Gesundheit! Stop in for a kazoo-tastic Kazoo workshop. Each kid will get a free kazoo! Learn how to play, learn a song, and create an amazing marching band. (k-5th) Limited to 30 participants.
Be sure to register!
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
6:00 PM -
Adult Rock Art
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us as we create beautiful art with ROCKS!
Registration is required
Thursday, June 30, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
7:00 PM -
Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Michelle Zauner
Location: Zoom
Contact: Celeste McKay celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
An Evening with Michelle Zauner
Crying in H Mart
Michelle Zauner, the indie rock star of Japanese Breakfast fame, discusses her music career and her bestselling book Crying in H Mart. Her memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity was a New York Times notable book of the year.
In conversation with Jessica Hopper, Chicago-based music critic, producer, and author.
Join us on Zoom.
Wednesday, May 18, 7 p.m.
This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present, a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering high-quality events. Funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Zoom Event Attendee Registration Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_46vjmKeWTqO0mDeN0Gqp2g
OR
https://bit.ly/May18_MichelleZauner
Friday, July 1, 2022
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Make your own Instrument
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Rain sticks, harmonicas, guitars, and drums! Join us to make some awesome DIY instruments! (K-5th grade) limited to 24 participants.
Registration Required!
5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Teen Talent Show
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Flaunt your talents at RVDL's Talent Show! Sing, dance, tell a joke, balance on a chair on your nose! Whatever your talent is, come show it off at the library!
Registration Required
Monday, July 4, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for Independence Day
Location:
Contact:
Description: Have a Safe and Happy 4th Of July
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
1:30 PM -
Absolute Science Discovery Stations
Location: Library
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Rock Identification, Connectors, Van De Graff Generator, Singing Bowls, Magnet Stations, Euler's Coin, Helicone, Hypnogizmo, Swinging Sticks, Bubbles! You wont want to miss this opportunity to exploreand learn with Absolute Science Discovery Stations! (All Ages)
Registration is Required!
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
6:00 PM -
Bison Bridge Chat
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: The Bison Bridge is a concept like no other currently in the United States. Stop by the library to hear from a Living Lands and Waters Representative to learn more about this incredible project.
Thursday, July 7, 2022
9:45 AM -
Friends Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Breakfast at 9:45 AM and meeting at 10 AM!
Friday, July 8, 2022
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Figge Art Class for kids
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join RVDL and the Figge for a fun art class for kids! (K - 5th Grade)
Registration is required
4:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Teen Game Night
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Stop in for an awesome night of tabletop games, video games, and snacks! We will have Dungeons & Dragons, Swords & Sorcery/Lasers & Feelings, and a variety of Video Games!
Be sure to register!
Monday, July 11, 2022
9:00 AM - none
Monday Movie Matinee
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for Summer Reading Program Monday Movie Matinee!
Kiddos Movie (Flubber) starts at 12:30PM Lunch provided (All Ages)
Adults Movie (The Theory of Everything) starts at 3:00PM light refreshments provided
Teens Movie (Inside Out) starts at 5:30PM Dinner provided
Please be sure to register so that we can accurately count meals!
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bunco with Friends of the Library
Location:
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description: Come have some fun with the Friends of River Valley District Library!
1:30 PM -
Let's Make a Volcano!
Location: Library
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: I bet you're erupting with excitement for this one! Join RVDL as we make clay volcanos, and explore chemical reactions! Meet us across the street at the picnic tables for this super exciting program. (All Ages)
Registration Required
6:00 PM -
Adult SRP
Location:
Contact: Kathy Peschang 13095233440 kathy@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Thursday, July 14, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description:
Friday, July 15, 2022
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Blank Park Zoo Visit
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join RVDL and Blank Park Zoo to meet some awesome live animals! (All Ages)
Ragistration is required
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Games and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description: For Adults who like to play games. We have card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes and much more.
5:30 PM - 7:45 PM
Teen Cupcake Wars
Location: RVDL Community Room
Contact: Celeste McKay 13095233440 celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Put your cupcake decorating skills to the test at the Library Cupcake War Competition.
Registration Required
Monday, July 18, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Thursday, July 21, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
Friday, July 22, 2022
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Dungeons and Dragons
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.
Saturday, July 23, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lego Club
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Knock, knock. Who’s there? LEGO. LEGO who? LEGO the doorknob and let me in! I need to make it to the lego club at the library!
Come to RVDL on the 4th Saturday of each month and create your lego masterpieces. Whether you want to take-on the monthly challenge, or just build your own creation, we’re going to have a bricky blast!
Monday, July 25, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
9:30 AM -
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Thursday, July 28, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description:
Monday, August 1, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Thursday, August 4, 2022
9:45 AM -
Friends Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Breakfast at 9:45 AM and meeting at 10 AM!
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
Friday, August 5, 2022
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Dungeons and Dragons
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.
Monday, August 8, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bunco with Friends of the Library
Location:
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description: Come have some fun with the Friends of River Valley District Library!
Thursday, August 11, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Family Yoga with Dassah
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Class will involve 15-20 minutes of yoga with adults and children. Then, the children will have a structured activity with the children's librarian while adults finish up with more yoga!
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description:
Friday, August 12, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for TUG FEST
Location:
Contact:
Description:
Saturday, August 13, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for TUG FEST
Location:
Contact:
Description: Lets GO Illinois!
Monday, August 15, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Friday, August 19, 2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Games and More
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description: For Adults who like to play games. We have card games, board games, puzzles, dominoes and much more.
4:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Dungeons and Dragons
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.
Monday, August 22, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Thursday, August 25, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Quilting by the River
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: 309-523-3440
Description:
Saturday, August 27, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lego Club
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description:
Knock, knock. Who’s there? LEGO. LEGO who? LEGO the doorknob and let me in! I need to make it to the lego club at the library!
Come to RVDL on the 4th Saturday of each month and create your lego masterpieces. Whether you want to take-on the monthly challenge, or just build your own creation, we’re going to have a bricky blast!
Monday, August 29, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact:
Description: Full group story times every Monday morning from 10 am-11 am! Join us for bubbles, music, crafts, games, snacks and tons of amazing books!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics Club (Closed Classes)
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Meghan Herrmann mrs.herrmann@icloud.com
Description: Robotics club will continue as a closed group for the Lego Robotics teams. If you are interested in joining a robotics team, please contact Meghan Herrmann at mre.herrmann@icloud.com
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
7:15 AM - 8:15 AM
Rotary Meeting
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Sue Hebel susieghebel@mchsi.com
Description:
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Yoga
Location:
Contact:
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!
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stitching and More
Location:
Contact: Beverly Skelton
Description: Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Monday, September 5, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for Labor Day
Location:
Contact:
Description:
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
7:00 PM -
Historical Society
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Dale Hachtel dale_hachtel@msn.com
Description:
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for Staff In-Service
Location:
Contact:
Description: ILA Conference
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Historical Society
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Dale Hachtel dale_hachtel@msn.com
Description:
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Historical Society
Location: Community Room (Upstairs)
Contact: Dale Hachtel dale_hachtel@msn.com
Description:
Thursday, November 24, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Location:
Contact:
Description:
Friday, November 25, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED
Location:
Contact:
Description:
Saturday, December 24, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED for Christmas Eve
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Description: Wishing our patrons a happy and joyous Holiday Season!
Monday, December 26, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED Christmas Observed
Location:
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Description:
Saturday, December 31, 2022
5:30 AM -
CLOSED For NYE
Location:
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Description: Wishing our Patrons a happy and healthy NEW YEAR!!! See you all in 2023.