This Week at RVDL
Monday, February 21st
This Week at RVDL
Story Time
Every Monday
from 10 to 11am
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!
River Valley District Library Board Meeting of the Library Trustees
Monday, February 21st
starting at 5:30 PM
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The monthly Board Meeting will be a hybrid where board members may attend remotely or in the Meeting Room where attendance requires wearing a mask.
- Approval of Agenda
- Minutes JAN 17, 2022 review, and action
- Financial Reports—review and file for audit
- Public Comments—may be made by Library attendance, (following mitigation protocols listed above) or Zoom attendance or by emailing board@rivervalleylibrary.org or director@rivervalleylibrary.org
- Director’s Report with Friends minutes—review and action
- Committee Reports
New Business
- Director’s vision
- Strategic Plan consultant
- Going mask less
- Staff attending Reaching Forward May 6
- Reschedule April meeting-library is closed April 18
Ongoing Business
- Evaluation bylaw- approval
- Closed session meetings audit – report- sign form
- Newsletter—discussion – Friends need updated proposal, working toward regular mailers schedule, include pricing comparison and budget allowance
- Board education- discussion on focus, reading Trustee Manual, finance discussion, Illinois State Standards, work through Onboarding Manual
- Closed session—if needed
- Other
- Adjournment
Yoga
Every Tuesday
from 5:30 to 6:30
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!
Stitching and More
Every first, third, and fourth Wednesday of the month
from 1 to 3pm
Join us at RVDL to work on your crafts!
Quilting by the River
Second Thursday of each month
starting at 1PM
Join us upstairs in the community room to work on your quilting projects!
Morning Yoga with Dassah
Friday, February 25th
Starting at 9 AM
"Morning is an important time of day, because how you spend your morning can often tell you what kind of day you are going to have." ~Lemony Snicket
Start your day at the library with Dassah!
*Kid friendly!
Family Board Game and Puzzle Night
Friday, February 25th
From 6:00 to 7:45 PM
Join River Valley District Library for a fun family board game and puzzle night. A variety of games for all ages will be available to play in the community room with snacks and drinks provided!
Register Online or Sign Up at the Circulation Desk!
Lego Club
Every 4th Saturday from 11 to 12 pm
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!
Upcoming Events
2021 Tax Tips and Tricks
Monday, February 28th
From 6:30 to 7:45 PM
Be sure to Register Online or Sign Up at the Circulation Desk!
Easy Crafts for an *Aesthetic* Room
Tuesday, March 1st
From 6:45 to 7:45 PM
Teens 13+
Join RVDL to create some easy crafts to decorate your room with!
Register Online or Sign up at the Circulation Desk!
Blue Suede Book Club
Tuesday, March 1st & 8th from 9 to 10 AM
Thursday, March 10th & 17th from 6 to 7 PM
It's Your Choice
Tuesday, March 1st
Starting at 3:30 PM
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.
Dr. Suess Birthday Party
Wednesday, March 2nd
Between 4:30 & 6:30 PM
You're Invited! Join RVDL any time between 4:30 and 6:30 for treats, games, crafts and more! We will have a special story time at 5:30 pm! See you there!
Invest Today - Enjoy Tomorrow!
Thursday, March 3rd
from 6:30 to 7:45 PM
Learn different options and ways to better invest your tax refunds and more! Black Hawk Bank and Trust Investment Team will be here to share their wealth of knowledge and provide opportunity for Q&A.
Register Online or Sign Up at the Circulation Desk!
Dungeons and Dragons
Friday, March 4th & 18th
From 4 to 7:45 PM
Join RVDL every other Friday from 4-7:45 for the beloved fantasy tabletop roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons.
Winter Reading Ends
Saturday, March 5th
From 9 - 1 PM
Last day to get in your BINGO Sheets for Winter Reading 2022 at River Valley District Library! Turn in your BINGO Sheet and get a prize and your name in a drawing for our gift baskets.
Go Forth and Fort: Fort Building Challenge
Saturday, March 5th
From 11 to 12 PM
Can you use the supplies available to create your very own reading fort? Put your skills to the test at our fort building challenge! Children of all ages are welcome!
Register Online or Sign Up at the Circulation Desk Today!
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River Valley District Library
Library Hours
Monday-Friday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Email: rivervalley5@mchsi.com
Website: https://www.rivervalleylibrary.org
Location: 214 South Main Street, Port Byron, IL, USA
Phone: (309)523-3440
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverValleyLibrary/
Twitter: @RiverValleyLib