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

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

Our 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.

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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.

*Event is full. Please contact us at (309) 523-3440 with any questions

Join River Valley District Library to solve a Halloween Mystery! Tweens ages 8-11 will work together to solve the puzzle of The Haunted Halloween Heist!

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?

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

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 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!

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

Grab a friend and design your own edible haunted house! 

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

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.

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

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!

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

Dust off your cosplay and grab your sketchbooks! We invite teens (ages 11-19) to the Figge Art Museum for an afternoon of manga, anime, Japanese culture, and art. We will be giving out event prizes, offering fun, interactive sessions, and provide light snacks. Attendees are welcome to bring their own drawing supplies and dress up in their favorite cosplay or anime merch. The event is free, but registration is required and space is limited. 

Register Here: https://bit.ly/2025teenanimeday

Ages 8-11

Join River Valley District Library for our ocean themed tween scene! We will be making our own boats and testing their ability to float. We’ll also be decorating a mini treasure chest! Join in on some nautical fun at tween scene!

Grab a friend and check out our monthly food-based program for teens! This month, we're making something sweet and out of this world!

Celebrate the incredible creativity of our tween and teen writers! Join us for a special evening as the young authors from our Published Author Workshop share selections from their newly published work. Hear their voices, learn about their writing process, and cheer them on as they autograph copies of their very own book. Light refreshments will be served. Friends, family, and fans of all ages are welcome!