Children & Family February Events
Events for all-ages this month at RVDL
Winter Reading Program
The Winter Reading Program runs from
Saturday, February 1st to Saturday, February 29th
Stop down anytime in February to get signed up
and receive your tickets!
Attend programs to earn fun badges!
All participants will receive a lanyard and library card holder.
Winter Farmers' Market
1st & 3rd Saturday of each month
(February 1st & 15th)
9 am - 12 pm
The Port Byron Farmers' Market will be
spending the winter at RVDL!
Come check out the amazing
locally handmade products,
and support local small businesses!
Anyone interested in having a booth is invited to
contact the library for more information!
Story Time with Ms. Cathy
Every Monday and Thursday
10-11 am
Join Ms. Cathy for Story Time every Monday and Thursday.
There will be games, activities, songs, and snacks provided.
Story Time is open to all children birth to 5th grade and their loved ones.
Lesson plans:
3rd & 6th-Penguins
10th & 13th-Valentine's Day
17th & 20th-PJs and Stuffed Animals
24th & 27th-Painting
Make Your Own Teddy Bear
Friday, February 7th
1-2 pm
Join Ms. Cathy and Ms. Jade as they teach you how to
make your own simple teddy bear.
Registration Required
DIY Valentine's Day Cards
Thursday, February 13th
5-6 pm
Have fun with your friends creating valentines!
Paper and other supplies will be provided.
Registration Required
Barks & Books
Thursday, February 13th
6-7 pm
QC CAN Therapy Dogs return once again to RVDL.
These adorable pups will be available to
be pet, read to, and cuddled.
Children are invited to bring a book to read
or check one out at the library.
HFK Presents George Washington & Presidents' Day
Monday, February 17th
2-3:30 pm
George Washington is most commonly known as the first President of our country. However, did you know this surveyor and gentleman farmer happily became a father not only to his wife’s children and grandchildren but to many nieces and nephews as well? His commitment to his family was as important to him as his commitment to his soldiers, and later, a fledgling nation. Learn what brought Washington from a surveyor of land to the leader of a nation. This is an all-ages activity.
Lego Club
Saturday, February 22nd
11 am -12:30 pm
Children of all ages are welcome to attend Lego Club on the fourth Saturday of each month.
Legos will be provided. All you need to bring is your creativity!
Teddy Bear Picnic
Monday, February 24th
4-5 pm
Bring your favorite stuffed friend to the library for a picnic!
There will be fun activities, as well as snacks and drinks.
After the picnic, all teddy bears and other stuffed animals are invited
to stay the night at the library.
Dr. Seuss Breakfast Birthday Party
Saturday, February 29th
10 am -12 pm
Join us for Green Eggs & Ham and birthday cake in honor of Dr. Seuss' 116th Birthday!
We will have crafts, activities, and of course, food!
Registration Required
Staff Picks
Jade's son is reading:
Rosie Revere
and the Raucous Riveters
by Andrea Beaty
Christopher enjoyed reading Andrea Beaty's picture books when he was younger. Now, he gets to continue reading about these unconventional children in the new chapter book series. These books encourage children to think scientifically and to stay true to themselves.
Picture books by Andrea Beaty:
Iggy Peck, Architect
Rosie Revere, Engineer
Ada Twist, Scientist
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez
The Questioneers Series of chapter books:
1. Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters
2. Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants
3. Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion (coming May 2020)
Thanks for Reading!
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