This Week at RVDL
Monday, March 8th, 2021
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Events This Week
Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad
Thursday, March 11th at 6 p.m.
RVDL welcomes our 2021 Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, Connie Martin! Join us to hear the story of Connie’s family, and the secrecy, codes, and fugitive slave escape routes which were revealed in her family Bible dated 1865. We’ll also learn about the origins of the underground railroad, abolitionists, slave routes passing through Illinois, and the quilt codes used to navigate the underground railroad with replicas made by Connie’s mother!
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsd-6qqTouHdBrVGVeezGBjNShYlgfWQHR
Birth Your Way: Alternative Birthing Options with Melanie Hexen
Friday, March 12th at 6:00 p.m.
RVDL welcomes Melanie Hexen of Empress Birth Services to the Library! Melanie, a professional midwife who services women from all backgrounds, will teach us about different birthing options. Learn about home births, water births, and much more in this informative virtual program.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lduGsrD0tEt00hE_olZ7PS13xyWN6vWEX
URICRA Walk-in Registration
Saturday, March 13th from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Register for URICRA's Spring Soccer Program at River Valley District Library's Community Room.
Quilting Group
Thursday, March 11th from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Meet upstairs in the Community Room.
Virtual Dungeons and Dragons
Saturday, March 13th from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friends Plant Sale: Pre-Orders Begin
STEAM Challenge: Straw Glider
Dr. Seuss Craft Kit
Upcoming Events
ROE Family Cooking Class
Thursday, March 25th at 5 p.m.
Join in on a fun and nutritional virtual family cooking class with Nina Struss at River Valley District Library! Nina, a Hy-Vee Corporate Registered Dietitian and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, has put together a delicious Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas recipe for you and your family to cook together while she gives instructions and interactive nutrition lessons.
Ingredients List and Instructions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gPbLPK_FaMXUeK2i9yEVEMLW8WLy4_-FhpVoWJBq4P4/edit?usp=sharing
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdOGorDIpH9MOFDrX4bkzS4x8nfAZ2L6C
Kids in the Kitchen
Tuesday, March 16th at 10 a.m.
Join in on a fun and nutritional virtual kid friendly cooking class with Nina Struss at River Valley District Library! Nina, a Dietitian and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, has put together two cute and delicious recipes that kids can do at home! Have you ever made a Bee out of Bananas or a Flower out of Strawberries? Learn how to make these yummy pieces of art while Nina provides interactive instructions and nutritional lessons.
Ingredient List and Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KwKVITy-Hv5Hv9zz44222tRzWdaGKv4ndEPU6TEfe3o/edit?usp=sharing
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84396019561
Have a craving for traditional Belgium Frikadellen met Krieken? Learn how to make this dish and many more at A to Z World Food and Recipes!!!!
Looking for a new recipe? Want to know more about a culture's foods? Check out A to Z World Food and Recipes from anywhere with your library card.
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
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Twitter: @RiverValleyLib