Meet us at the Riverdale Middle School Auditorium for our one act plays dress rehearsal! Bring any supplies that you would like to use for your play, and any costumes actors will be wearing.

Calling all young storytellers ages 10 and up!
In this 8-week workshop, kids and teens will turn their ideas into real, published books.
This program is all about choice and creativity. Writers can create whatever inspires them, including graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, poetry collections, or short story anthologies. The workshop will provide these authors time to write, share, and give each other feedback in a supportive group setting.
In the final weeks, we’ll polish and prepare each project for publication. Library staff will format books for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), and during our last session, families will help their child upload their books and hit “publish”!
No writing experience is necessary. Every participant will leave a published author, and will be acknowledged at the reading and signing at the end of the Summer.

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

The community room will be reserved for student one-act play rehearsals throughout the summer. Participants will use the space to practice scenes, collaborate with their cast, and prepare for a culminating public performance at the end of the season. Library staff may assist with scheduling and provide basic support as students work toward bringing their productions to life.

Calling all young storytellers ages 10 and up!
In this 8-week workshop, kids and teens will turn their ideas into real, published books.
This program is all about choice and creativity. Writers can create whatever inspires them, including graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, poetry collections, or short story anthologies. The workshop will provide these authors time to write, share, and give each other feedback in a supportive group setting.
In the final weeks, we’ll polish and prepare each project for publication. Library staff will format books for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), and during our last session, families will help their child upload their books and hit “publish”!
No writing experience is necessary. Every participant will leave a published author, and will be acknowledged at the reading and signing at the end of the Summer.

The community room will be reserved for student one-act play rehearsals throughout the summer. Participants will use the space to practice scenes, collaborate with their cast, and prepare for a culminating public performance at the end of the season. Library staff may assist with scheduling and provide basic support as students work toward bringing their productions to life.

Calling all young storytellers ages 10 and up!
In this 8-week workshop, kids and teens will turn their ideas into real, published books.
This program is all about choice and creativity. Writers can create whatever inspires them, including graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, poetry collections, or short story anthologies. The workshop will provide these authors time to write, share, and give each other feedback in a supportive group setting.
In the final weeks, we’ll polish and prepare each project for publication. Library staff will format books for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), and during our last session, families will help their child upload their books and hit “publish”!
No writing experience is necessary. Every participant will leave a published author, and will be acknowledged at the reading and signing at the end of the Summer.

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

The community room will be reserved for student one-act play rehearsals throughout the summer. Participants will use the space to practice scenes, collaborate with their cast, and prepare for a culminating public performance at the end of the season. Library staff may assist with scheduling and provide basic support as students work toward bringing their productions to life.

Calling all young storytellers ages 10 and up!
In this 8-week workshop, kids and teens will turn their ideas into real, published books.
This program is all about choice and creativity. Writers can create whatever inspires them, including graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, poetry collections, or short story anthologies. The workshop will provide these authors time to write, share, and give each other feedback in a supportive group setting.
In the final weeks, we’ll polish and prepare each project for publication. Library staff will format books for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), and during our last session, families will help their child upload their books and hit “publish”!
No writing experience is necessary. Every participant will leave a published author, and will be acknowledged at the reading and signing at the end of the Summer.

Create colorful, light-catching art in this fun, hands-on program for teens! In this workshop, participants will design and craft their own faux stained glass décor using simple materials and easy techniques—no glass cutting required.

Choose your design, add vibrant colors, and outline your piece to mimic the look of real stained glass. The result is a unique decoration perfect for windows, lockers, or your room.

The community room will be reserved for student one-act play rehearsals throughout the summer. Participants will use the space to practice scenes, collaborate with their cast, and prepare for a culminating public performance at the end of the season. Library staff may assist with scheduling and provide basic support as students work toward bringing their productions to life.

Calling all young storytellers ages 10 and up!
In this 8-week workshop, kids and teens will turn their ideas into real, published books.
This program is all about choice and creativity. Writers can create whatever inspires them, including graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, poetry collections, or short story anthologies. The workshop will provide these authors time to write, share, and give each other feedback in a supportive group setting.
In the final weeks, we’ll polish and prepare each project for publication. Library staff will format books for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), and during our last session, families will help their child upload their books and hit “publish”!
No writing experience is necessary. Every participant will leave a published author, and will be acknowledged at the reading and signing at the end of the Summer.

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

The community room will be reserved for student one-act play rehearsals throughout the summer. Participants will use the space to practice scenes, collaborate with their cast, and prepare for a culminating public performance at the end of the season. Library staff may assist with scheduling and provide basic support as students work toward bringing their productions to life.

Calling all young storytellers ages 10 and up!
In this 8-week workshop, kids and teens will turn their ideas into real, published books.
This program is all about choice and creativity. Writers can create whatever inspires them, including graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, poetry collections, or short story anthologies. The workshop will provide these authors time to write, share, and give each other feedback in a supportive group setting.
In the final weeks, we’ll polish and prepare each project for publication. Library staff will format books for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), and during our last session, families will help their child upload their books and hit “publish”!
No writing experience is necessary. Every participant will leave a published author, and will be acknowledged at the reading and signing at the end of the Summer.

The community room will be reserved for student one-act play rehearsals throughout the summer. Participants will use the space to practice scenes, collaborate with their cast, and prepare for a culminating public performance at the end of the season. Library staff may assist with scheduling and provide basic support as students work toward bringing their productions to life.

Calling all young storytellers ages 10 and up!
In this 8-week workshop, kids and teens will turn their ideas into real, published books.
This program is all about choice and creativity. Writers can create whatever inspires them, including graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, poetry collections, or short story anthologies. The workshop will provide these authors time to write, share, and give each other feedback in a supportive group setting.
In the final weeks, we’ll polish and prepare each project for publication. Library staff will format books for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), and during our last session, families will help their child upload their books and hit “publish”!
No writing experience is necessary. Every participant will leave a published author, and will be acknowledged at the reading and signing at the end of the Summer.

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

The community room will be reserved for student one-act play rehearsals throughout the summer. Participants will use the space to practice scenes, collaborate with their cast, and prepare for a culminating public performance at the end of the season. Library staff may assist with scheduling and provide basic support as students work toward bringing their productions to life.

Calling all young storytellers ages 10 and up!
In this 8-week workshop, kids and teens will turn their ideas into real, published books.
This program is all about choice and creativity. Writers can create whatever inspires them, including graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, poetry collections, or short story anthologies. The workshop will provide these authors time to write, share, and give each other feedback in a supportive group setting.
In the final weeks, we’ll polish and prepare each project for publication. Library staff will format books for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), and during our last session, families will help their child upload their books and hit “publish”!
No writing experience is necessary. Every participant will leave a published author, and will be acknowledged at the reading and signing at the end of the Summer.

Give old plushies a cute new life in this fun, creative program for teens! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll turn stuffed animals into unique decorative wall mounts using simple crafting techniques and lots of imagination. Participants can mix and match colors, fabrics, and accessories to create something totally their own. All materials will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own beanie-baby sized plushies if they prefer. It’s a playful way to reuse old favorites and make something new to display and enjoy!

The community room will be reserved for student one-act play rehearsals throughout the summer. Participants will use the space to practice scenes, collaborate with their cast, and prepare for a culminating public performance at the end of the season. Library staff may assist with scheduling and provide basic support as students work toward bringing their productions to life.

Calling all young storytellers ages 10 and up!
In this 8-week workshop, kids and teens will turn their ideas into real, published books.
This program is all about choice and creativity. Writers can create whatever inspires them, including graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, poetry collections, or short story anthologies. The workshop will provide these authors time to write, share, and give each other feedback in a supportive group setting.
In the final weeks, we’ll polish and prepare each project for publication. Library staff will format books for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), and during our last session, families will help their child upload their books and hit “publish”!
No writing experience is necessary. Every participant will leave a published author, and will be acknowledged at the reading and signing at the end of the Summer.

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

River Valley District Library invites students to audition for this summer’s One-Act Play program! Auditions will be held on May 27th, and are open to students interested in acting in one of our student-directed productions.

No prior acting experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to try something new! Participants may be asked to read from a script and take part in simple group activities during the audition process.

Students selected for a cast will spend the summer rehearsing on Wednesdays from 3:30–5:00 PM throughout June and July, working together to prepare for a public performance on August 1st.

Come take the stage, meet new friends, and be part of a creative and collaborative theater experience!

Can’t make it to auditions? Contact Holly to explore alternative audition options, or call the front desk.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ages 8-12