Drop into River Valley District Library for Robotics Club! Beginners are welcome! Build and program Lego robotics, and learn how to make your creation move, shine, and even sing! Best for kids K-5th.

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

Pop into the library to engage with other adults on the spectrum! You can play video games, chat, hangout, or just read. Bring your own snacks! Headphones will not be provided.

Have any questions? Contact Maddie!
maddie@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Start your Monday with a story! Join River Valley District Library for a morning story time where we will read stories, sing songs, create art and more!

Contact: celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
Description: Join us for stories, songs, games, art, and more!

Join us for another Robotics Book Club! We will be reading Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George. Pick up your copy at River Valley District Library. We will discuss the book and then we will build a robot based on the story!

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  D&D Beginner campaign will be playing every week until the campaign’s end. Show up at 4 if you need help leveling up your character, or come at 4:30 if you are ready to play. For more information, contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Contact:  Celeste McKay - 309-523-3440   
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!

Join us for another stimulating coffee, and an even more stimulating conversation. This month’s book is TBD so keep an eye out for updates! Hope to see you there.

Teen Advisory Board is an opportunity to generate volunteer hours and participate in library decision making. Make a difference by being a board member!

Teen Advisory Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:30. Register today!

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

Join River Valley District Library and the Port Byron Fire Station for a fun Story Time where we will learn about what it is like to be a fire fighter, read stories, explore the fire truck, and play fire fighter themed games!

Join RVDL for an Interactive Movie Matinee! We’re starting things off with Wall-E, a story about the last robot left on Earth until he spots EVE, a probe sent back to Earth on a scanning mission. WALL-E and EVE then embark on an adventure across the galaxy.

G-rated action includes explosions, robot chases and a few perilous moments

Food Served: Hot Dogs, Chips, Fruit Cups, cookies, Water/Lemonade

Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Join us for a taste-safe sensory play hour where we can dig our hands into sandy, slimy, doughy concoctions that are made from taste-safe materials. Best for ages 8 and under.

This workshop is for the students who were selected as 2024 One Act Play Directors. This directing workshop will be lead by Zachary Zelnio, a theatre teacher from Davenport West High School. This workshop will prepare this selected group of students to produce, direct, cast, and costume their production. Students interested in writing their own play are invited to stay an extra hour for a writing lesson with Pubali.

*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars program

**Pizza will be provided for those in attendance

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Read, Renew, Repeat with this upcycled T-Shirt bag! This no-sew project is perfect for carrying your books all Summer! Give your old t-shirt a second life, or use one of our thrifted shirts!

Contact:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join us for our Bad Art Day! This event allows for kids to be creative without any pressure to make something “Good”, in fact, kids will be rewarded for making something Bad! Tacky glitter, messy paintings, weird sculptures, and strange art techniques, this event is going to be bad in the best kind of way!

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  D&D Beginner campaign will be playing every week until the campaign’s end. Show up at 4 if you need help leveling up your character, or come at 4:30 if you are ready to play. For more information, contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and WQPT PBS for an awesome story time with all of your favorite PBS Characters! Stories, Crafts, Songs and more!

Have you ever wondered why teachers don’t let you wear hats in school? Our next movie matinee makes a pretty solid argument that the reason is to prevent rats from helping you cheat on your vocab test! Ratatouille is the story of Remy, a rat that dreams of becoming the next great chef. With the help of the human Linguini, Remy is able to cook at an amazing restaurant, but he has to stay in hiding. Will Remy be discovered? Will the people enjoy his cooking? Come to RVDL to see!

Rated G - Some violence and scenes that can be scary

Food Served: Macaroni and cheese, Chips, Apple Sauce, Cookies, Water/Lemonade

Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library at Dorrance Park for a scavenger hunt and owl pellet dissection! Spend a nice day in the park while learning about owls and nature!

This workshop is for the students who were selected as 2024 One Act Play Directors. This directing workshop will be lead by Zachary Zelnio, a theatre teacher from Davenport West High School. This workshop will prepare this selected group of students to produce, direct, cast, and costume their production. Students interested in writing their own play are invited to stay an extra hour for a writing lesson with Pubali.

*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars program

**Pizza will be provided for those in attendance

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and Artist and Sculptor Eli Mueller to create Clay Creatures! Learn sculpting skills while having a blast!

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

One Act Play Auditions have arrived! Drop in between 10 am- 3 pm to read for a part. No preparation is required, and all ages are encouraged! If you are selected to perform in a One Act Play, you will attend a 1 hour weekly rehearsal every Wednesday until July 31st. Then you will exhibit your play at the Summer Reading Showcase in the Riverdale Middle School Auditorium on August 3rd.

*This event is made possible by QC Arts Funds Dollars program

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join RVDL for our next Movie Matinee: Zootopia! When a rabbit, Judy Hopps joins the police force, she is determined to prove herself as a good officer. When a mysterious case falls in her lap, she partners with Nick Wilde , a wily fox who makes her job even harder.

Rated PG - Some scary parts

Food served: Chicken Nuggets, Chips, Apple Sauce, Cookies, Lemonade/Water

Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Rehearse your One Act Play during your scheduled time slot every Wednesday. This 1 hour rehearsal is for you to rehearse your lines, run through scenes, and receive 1 on 1 help from Pubali.

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and Sharon and Dan Peterson of Incredible Bats for an extraordinary animal event! Bats, Foxes, skunks, Hedgehogs, and many more animals will be visiting our library! Learn about these awesome creatures and see them up-close at Incredible Bats!

Celebrate Read, Renew Repeat by painting a bumble bee at the library! This adorable painting is super simple, and perfect for the summertime. Leave this program feeling more confident about adding texture to your paintings. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. No experience necessary.

*This free event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Celebrate Read, Renew Repeat by painting a bumble bee at the library! This adorable painting is super simple, and perfect for the summertime. Leave this program feeling more confident about adding texture to your paintings. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. No experience necessary.

*This free event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and Kelsey Vandercoy from the Figge Art Museum for a fun art class where kids will learn about art history, Figge exhibits, and art techniques, while making incredible art pieces of their own!

Throw on your fandom merch and pop into Teen Cosplay! We have snacks, crafts, and games.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and Marcia Wuest for our Teacher story time! Marcia is a first grade teacher at Riverdale and will be telling us all about being a teacher! Games, crafts, treats and more! Each participants will receive their very own teacher kits to bring home!

Join RVDL for another movie matinee! This week we will be tapping our toes to Happy Feet! This movie tells the story of the penguin Mumble, who can dance with the best of them, but can’t sing a tune to save his life! In a colony where singing is everything, this young penguin has to learn how to accept himself and how to convince his colony to accept him as well.

Rated PG - Some scary scenes, Some lyrics in the songs can be seen as inappropriate

Food Served: Pizza Bites, Chips, Apple Sauce, Cookies, Lemonade/water

Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Teen Advisory Board is an opportunity to generate volunteer hours and participate in library decision making. Make a difference by being a board member!

Teen Advisory Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:30. Register today!

Rehearse your One Act Play during your scheduled time slot every Wednesday. This 1 hour rehearsal is for you to rehearse your lines, run through scenes, and receive 1 on 1 help from Pubali.

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Local portrait commissioner, Haley Call, will be leading us through a 1 hour crash course on portrait composition! Learn about painting faces and refine your skills at this arts education program

*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars program.

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and Kelsey Vandercoy from the Figge Art Museum for a fun art class where kids will learn about art history, Figge exhibits, and art techniques, while making incredible art pieces of their own!

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

Join us for another stimulating coffee, and an even more stimulating conversation. This month’s book is TBD so keep an eye out for updates! Hope to see you there.

Join River Valley District Library and the QC Botanical Center for an awesome Lorax Themed Story Time! Learn about conservation and what we can do to make our world a better place. Treats, crafts, learning and more!

Our next Movie Matinee is The Lorax! The Lorax tells the story of Thneedville, a place devoid of nature. The story shows us how Thneedville became this way. Will nature ever thrive again in Thneedville? Join us to find out!

Rated PG - Some Scary Parts

Food Served: Hot Dogs, Chips, Fruit Cups, Cookies, Water/Lemonade

Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library for Giant Games! Giant Jenga, tic-tac-throw, hungry hungry hippos, Mario Race, Water Balloon Battle Ship, Connect Four, and so much more! Some games contain water fun, so dress accordingly!

Rehearse your One Act Play during your scheduled time slot every Wednesday. This 1 hour rehearsal is for you to rehearse your lines, run through scenes, and receive 1 on 1 help from Pubali.

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and Kelsey Vandercoy from the Figge Art Museum for a fun art class where kids will learn about art history, Figge exhibits, and art techniques, while making incredible art pieces of their own!

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  D&D Beginner campaign will be playing every week until the campaign’s end. Show up at 4 if you need help leveling up your character, or come at 4:30 if you are ready to play. For more information, contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and The Wapsi Environmental Center for an awesome story time with special guests! The Wapsi River Environmental Center will be bringing their Birds of Prey along with them! We’ll read stories, meet the birds, and learn all about their natural habitat and what we can do to keep these awesome birds safe and healthy!

Roy moves often and changes so many schools he’s lost count. When he moves to Florida's Gulf Coast, he befriends a sister and brother who secretly take care of a flock of wild owls. When they learn that a restaurant will be built where the owls live, the three decide to enlist the help of a local policeman to save the birds.

Rated PG - Some violence and situations kids may find scary

Food Served: Chicken Nuggets, Chips, Apple Sauce, Cookies, Lemonade/Water

Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and The Family Museum for Push and Pull Forces! Observe the forces of push, pull, and friction to makes things go, change direction, or stop. Build a roller coaster that's really fast... or maybe slow. Best for grades 3rd - 5th.

Rehearse your One Act Play during your scheduled time slot every Wednesday. This 1 hour rehearsal is for you to rehearse your lines, run through scenes, and receive 1 on 1 help from Pubali.

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join us for prints for kids! We will be using vegetables and flowers to make prints on cotton dish towels! Great for all ages!

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

Pop over to the library for an after hours teen party! We’ll have food, movies, videogames, karaoke, arts and crafts, and a friendly game of assassin.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library and QCCAN for a special story time with therapy dogs! Learn all about this awesome organization while meeting the adorable dogs who are a part of it! Treats, crafts, games, and dogs! What could be better?

Join RVDL for our next Movie Matinee, The Secret World of Arrietty. Arrietty is a borrower - a small person who lives in the recesses of homes, unbeknown to the homeowners. Like others of her kind, Arrietty remains hidden until a secret friendship forms between her and a human visiting his grandmother for the summer. Will this friendship lead to the discovery of the Borrowers?

Rated G - Some Scary Parts

Food Served: Pizza Bites, Chips, Fruit Cups, Cookies, Lemonade/water

Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Keepy Uppy your excitement for summer reading with a BLUEY PARTY!!!!! Crafts, Games, Treats, and a Photo Booth, this party is gonna be Wack-a-doo!

*Best for kids 8 and under.

Rehearse your One Act Play during your scheduled time slot every Wednesday. This 1 hour rehearsal is for you to rehearse your lines, run through scenes, and receive 1 on 1 help from Pubali.

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Join River Valley District Library for another Cookies and Canvas! This time we will be painting a beautiful outdoor scene! Best for kids 8 and older, but all are welcome!

Contact:     309-523-3440   
Description:  D&D Beginner campaign will be playing every week until the campaign’s end. Show up at 4 if you need help leveling up your character, or come at 4:30 if you are ready to play. For more information, contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Escape on Main Street is an adults only escape room bar crawl. Solve puzzles, complete physical challenges, and enjoy libations along Main Street!
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Join us for our last Movie Matinee where we will be watching A Bug’s Life! In this movie, Flik a creative yet clumsy ant who makes many mistakes, has accidentally destroyed the food stores that were supposed to be used to pay off grasshopper Hopper. Now Hopper is demanding that the ants gather double the food - or face annihilation. Will Flik be able to save his colony? Find out at River Valley District Library!

Rated G - Some Violence and Scary Situations

Food Served: Mac and Cheese, Chips, Fruit Cups, Cookies, Lemonade/Water

Teen Advisory Board is an opportunity to generate volunteer hours and participate in library decision making. Make a difference by being a board member!

Teen Advisory Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4:30. Register today!

Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Channel the 4 elements to help the Avatar defeat Fire Lord Ozai! Solve a series of puzzles and physical challenges to prevent the fire nation from taking over the world on the day of Sozin’s Comet. Work together as a team to bring harmony to the four nations.
*This escape room was created in part by Teen Advisory Board.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Channel the 4 elements to help the Avatar defeat Fire Lord Ozai! Solve a series of puzzles and physical challenges to prevent the fire nation from taking over the world on the day of Sozin’s Comet. Work together as a team to bring harmony to the four nations.
*This escape room was created in part by Teen Advisory Board.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Channel the 4 elements to help the Avatar defeat Fire Lord Ozai! Solve a series of puzzles and physical challenges to prevent the fire nation from taking over the world on the day of Sozin’s Comet. Work together as a team to bring harmony to the four nations.
*This escape room was created in part by Teen Advisory Board.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Rehearse your One Act Play during your scheduled time slot every Wednesday. This 1 hour rehearsal is for you to rehearse your lines, run through scenes, and receive 1 on 1 help from Pubali.

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Learn to extract the essence of your leftover herbs! Mint extract is easy to make, and helps you ensure your extra mint will not go to waste! Utilize your mint this season and keep that grassy fresh mint flavor out of your baked goods.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Bubble Bubble Bubble Bubble POP! Join RVDL for our Bubble Extravaganza event! We’ll have small bubbles, big bubbles, long bubbles, foam bubbles, bubble tricks, bubble painting, bubble EVERYTHING!!!!! Join in on the bubble fun! All ages welcome!

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

Join us for another stimulating coffee, and an even more stimulating conversation. This month’s book is TBD so keep an eye out for updates! Hope to see you there.

Skate your heart out at the End of Summer Reading party! This event is to celebrate kids and teens who participated in the Summer Reading challenge. This event is free. Skate rental and pizza will be provided.
Location: Eldridge Community Center and Rollerskating Park
Have questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Do you have dreams of becoming a published author? Make your dreams come true in only 2 months! Attend this 8 session workshop series to write and publish your own book. Through out this series, we will cover the planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing processes. Don’t be scared to put your pen to paper!

Edit: Today is publishing day!!! Bring a parent to set up your Amazon KDP account, enjoy pizza, and click the publish button!

Check out last years published authors here:

Felanderus, written by Kennedy McCubbin

The Runaway Kid, written by Aurora

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Move, Shake, and Jump during Read, Renew, Repeat! This series of weekly dance classes will encourage movement and creativity all Summer! These kids dance classes will be led by Abbey Gustaf, an instructor at RAQStar Dance Studio. This 9-week workshop is 100% free and will culminate in a dance recital at the end of the Summer! Spots are limited. Sign up today!
*This event is made possible by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program
Have any questions? Contact Celeste:
celeste@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440

Rehearse your One Act Play during your scheduled time slot every Wednesday. This 1 hour rehearsal is for you to rehearse your lines, run through scenes, and receive 1 on 1 help from Pubali.

*This will be the final rehearsal before the recital. Treat this like dress rehearsal!

Have any questions? Contact Pubali:

pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org

(309)523-3440

This event is a culminating recital for everyone who participated in dance classes, theatre workshops, and visual arts classes throughout the Summer Reading program! This event will take place in the Riverdale Middle School Auditorium, and will feature 2 dance performances, 4 One-Act plays, and an array of gallery pieces created by local kids. Support the arts and encourage creativity by attending this recital!

*This event is brought to you by the QC Arts Funds Dollars Program.
Have any questions? Contact Pubali:
pubali@rivervalleylibrary.org
(309)523-3440