Join RVDL’s First Chapter Book Club for Kids movie screening! We will discuss the book we’ve read, watch the correlating movie, and select our next book!

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

Formerly Blue Suede Book Club, the River Valley Readers meet on the fourth Saturday of every month. Join us for a stimulating coffee, and an even more stimulating discussion! This month’s read is tbd, so keep an eye out for updates. Never been to book club before? Check out our blog to Read Along with Blue Suede!

Have any questions? Contact Holly!

Our K-Pop party is going to be GOLDEN! Grab your Soda Pop and come show us how it’s done-done-done! Be our idol and show off your favorite cosplay or K-Pop outfit while playing games, doing crafts, and listening to our favorite K-Pop hits.

Get ready to give your beloved book a dazzling transformation at this interactive event! Using tiny rhinestones, you'll embellish various elements of a book cover, adding a unique touch of glamour and flair to your reading collection. Bring your own book, or take one from our Friends of the Library Book Sale. Hard cover and paperback books both work well for this program. When choosing a book, look for covers with simple designs and a few standout elements—sometimes, less is more! Due to the dexterity required and the use of strong glue, this event is intended for participants aged 13 and older.

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

Looking for information about the Teentober Arts Contest, rules, and submissions? Visit bit.ly/2025teentober for details about this year’s competition.

The Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event at the Putnam Museum' and Science Center's Theater is an event that honors and celebrates local teens who participated in the Teentober Arts Contest. Pizza will be served in the theater's lobby beginning at 6:00pm followed by a red carpet entrance into the theater at 6:30pm. In addition to viewing the video contest entries, the Librarians will also present a digital slideshow of art contest entries and share favorite lines from writing contest entries. 

Join us for our first chapter book club where we meet, read the first chapter of a selected book as a group, then take the rest of the book home to finish. When we meet again, we will discuss the book and watch the correlating movie!

At this month’s teen chef, we will be creating edible works of art, Rice Krispie Pumpkins!

 Join us at the library for our annual Veterans' Luncheon. We warmly welcome veterans, their friends, and family to participate in this special event sponsored by The Royal Neighbors of America. Attendees will enjoy a catered meal from Mission BBQ and a musical performance by Randy and Friends. If you are not a friend or family member of a veteran, you are still invited to join us for a meal and may leave a donation for Coe-Lamb American Legion Post 421. Please note that spots are limited, so we encourage you to register today!

It's a pickle party! Play pickle-themed games and taste test a variety of pickles, then vote for your favorite!

Join River Valley District Library and Señor Moore for a Spanish Class for Kids! We will read a story, learn new vocab words, and make a craft!

Create a cute and cozy Autumn Gnome to hang on your door or wall!

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

Calling all babies and toddlers! Join River Valley District Library for a Halloween Dance Party for your littles! Come dance the night away in your costumes under blacklights and neon decorations! Play with scarfs and bubbles while showing off your dance moves!

*Best for kids 3 and under

Formerly Blue Suede Book Club, the River Valley Readers meet on the fourth Saturday of every month. Join us for a stimulating coffee, and an even more stimulating discussion! This month’s read is Practical Magic, by Alice Hoffman. Pick up your copy at the front desk, or find it on Boundless, Libby, or Hoopla!

It's time to get spooky AND creative! Look into your crystal ball, which you will make here at the library, and predict your creation--What abomination can you bring to life by combining parts and pieces of different dolls and toys?

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

Join River Valley District Library for Halloween stories, treats, and games at or SpoOoOoky Story Time! Best for kids 6 and younger!

Join RVDL for a very spooooky tween scene! Decorate your own mask with feathers, furs, gems, or scales! Then create a terrifyingly delicious haunted house with graham crackers and candy!

Join RVDL’s First Chapter Book Club for Kids movie screening! We will discuss the book we’ve read, watch the correlating movie, and select our next book!

Grab a friend and design your own edible haunted house! 

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

Start the spooky season with some family fun at River Valley District Library’s Spooky Mini Golf Course! Face skeletons, witches, and ghosts, at our haunted course throughout the library, and pop upstairs for blacklights, Halloween music, and creeeepy punch and snacks! All Ages Welcome!

Formerly Blue Suede Book Club, the River Valley Readers meet on the fourth Saturday of every month. Join us for a stimulating coffee, and an even more stimulating discussion! This month’s read is West With Giraffes, by Lynda Rutleg. Pop by the library to pick up your copy!

Have any questions? Contact Holly!

Join River Valley District Library for LEGO Club! Take on our monthly challenge or just do your own thing.

Join River Valley District Library for an Outdoor Movie Night! We will be watching Wicked! Popcorn, nachos, and beverages will be served.

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

Toads, snakes, and beavers, oh my! Take a journey down the Mississippi River and explore some of the animals that call the river home. Learn about the unique adaptations that help each species thrive in their environment. Along the way, we will touch some pelts and meet live animals. Kids of all ages join River Valley District Library and The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium for this incredible program!

*All Ages

Drop into River Valley District Library to make your own Spirit Wear! Tie-dye shirts, create noise makers, and design incredible posters to bring to the Riverdale Rams Homecoming Parade!