Help the winter months fly by! Join River Valley District Library's annual Winter Reading Program February 8th- March 19th. Adult participants must read two hours per week and record their times on their reading log, which can be picked up at the library beginning February 8th. Participants may read any material they choose, as long as it comes from River Valley Library. Readers may enter their names once a week in a prize drawing. Upon completion of the program, all participants will receive a $5.00 Borders Bookstore gift card. Call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
"Our Young Authors" Children's Reading Program for Pre-12th grade will be held at River Valley District Library February 8th- March 19th. Join us in exploring creative writing, illustration and more as we teach you to "think like a writer!" Each week the program will showcase an influential children's book and offer projects and activities that tie in with the story. Activity kits and instructions will be available on Monday of each week of the program. The first Monday, February 8th at 9:30am or 6:30pm, please stop in the library to hear a reading of Jan Brett's Ukranian folktale the Mitten. Each participant must read 1 hour per week and record their times on their reading logs, which can be picked up at the library beginning February 8th. Each week participants may enter their names in a drawing for a book by the week's featured author. Older students may draw for a theme-related book. Upon completion of the program, all participants will receive a book of their choosing or a $5.00 Borders Bookstore gift card. Call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Rhyme Tyme Story Time will be held Mondays from 11am-12pm and Thursdays from 10am-11am in the Community Room at River Valley District Library. For children ages Pre-K, this class offers stories, songs and crafts based on a central theme. Call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Mommy and Me Story Time will be held Wednesdays from 9:15am-9:45am in the Community Room at River Valley District Library. For children ages 0-Pre, this class uses music and movement to capture children's interest. Call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Pajama Story Time will be held at River Valley Library February 26th, March 26th and April 30th from 6:30-7:30pm. Put on your pjs and join us for story time! Each child that attends will receive a free book. Hosted by the Friends of River Valley Library. Call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast will be held at River Valley Library Saturday, February 27th from 8:00am-9:30am. Do you like green eggs and ham? Come down to the library to try them at this special, Dr. Seuss-inspired breakfast! Please sign up at the library or call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs will be shown at River Valley Library Monday, February 15th from 12:30-2:30pm. We will serve a free lunch and watch the movie upstairs in the Community Room. Open to all ages. Call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Create Your Own Book at River Valley Library Saturday February 20th. Children ages Pre-1st grade can make a lift a flap book from 10- 11am. Children grades 2nd-12th can make a simple pop-up book from 11:30-12:30pm. This is a free event, so bring the whole family! Sign up beforehand at the library, so that we can have enough supplies available. Call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Antique Appraisals will be held at River Valley Library Saturday, March 6th at 9am. You may bring up to three items to be appraised, but please do not bring arms, armor, guns or knives. Please plan to stay for the full program. Please sign up at the library or call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Avon Demonstration will be held at River Valley District Library Saturday, February 27th at 10am. Presented by local Avon representative Holly Loy, this program will showcase Avon's new skincare and makeup product lines. Holly will help you choose the right products for unique skin type and coloring and will be offering a door prize and samples. Call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Bob Ross Painting Classes led by certified Bob Ross instructor Frank Black will be held in the Community Room at River Valley Library. Friday, February 5th there will be two seascape Make & Take classes, from 5:00-6:30pm and from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Cost is $15.00, which includes all supplies. Saturday, February 6th is a youth seascape painting class from 10am-12pm. Cost is $15.00, which includes all supplies. Friday, February 19th is a full-size (16"x20") seascape painting class from 5pm-8pm. Cost is $50, which includes all supplies. Friday, March 5th there will be two floral Make & Take classes from 5:00-6:30pm and from 6:30-8:00pm. Cost is $15.00, which includes all supplies. Please sign up at the library or call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Cooking and Culinary Explorations with Chef Spencer Blake will be held at River Valley Library Monday, February 22nd at 5:00pm. Join Chef Spencer as he teaches how to prepare fresh pasta with two specialty sauces, a classic tomato and a bolognese. As he demonstrates the technique, he will also talk about the practical, historical and cultural aspects of the featured cuisine and discuss possible wine pairings. Delectable tastings will be served and sample portions will be provided for you to take home. The cost for this class is $20. Future classes will be held on the last Monday of each month and topics will be barbecue methods such as smoking, spit-roasting and grilling; methods of cooking fish, methods of cooking eggs, and more. Chef Spencer is a native of Port Byron and a recent graduate of the Culinary Institute of America of Hyde Park, New York. Please sign up at the library or call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Starting Seeds Successfully will be held at River Valley Library Thursday, February 25th at 6:30pm. Led by Judith Williamsen, a certified Master Gardener, this presentation will cover types of seeds, supplies for getting started, the value of having a heat supply, hardening off the seedling and garden sites. Please sign up at the library or call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Tai Chi will be held at River Valley Library every Tuesday from 6:45-8:00pm. Led by instructor Steve Cravens, this class utilizes an ancient Chinese soft form of martial arts that increases balance, promotes relaxation and improves overall health and wellbeing. All skill levels are welcome. The cost is $7.00 per class. Call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Yoga will be held at River Valley Library every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm. Led by instructor Rebecca Licandro, this class uses the ancient art of yoga to relieve stress, increase flexibility and improve health. All skill levels are welcome. The cost is $8.00 per class. Call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Join us for an afternoon of good-natured rivalry as we play Bunco at River Valley Library! This Bunco group is open to all ages and skill levels, so grab a friend and join the fun! Contact Bev Skelton at (309) 523-2516 for more information. Held from 1:00pm-3:00pm Wednesdays, February 17th & March 17th. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Quilting by the River will be held in the Community Room at River Valley Library. Bring your current project and join this group of happy quilters as they swap quilting stories, favorite techniques and more. Contact Pat Biskie for more information at (309) 523-2171. Held Thursdays February 11th and March 11th. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Stitching & More will be held in the Community Room at River Valley Library. Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or other forms of stitching? Put your creativity to work and share your favorite tips and tricks with this fun group of ladies. This group meets every Wednesday (except the 2nd Wednesday of each month) from 5:00-8:00pm. Contact Bev Skelton at (309) 523-2516 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Stamping Club will be held the first Friday of each month from 9:00am-11:00am at River Valley Library. Meet other ladies who enjoy stamping and get some great ideas on card making! Share your own creations and learn new techniques. Contact Bev Skelton at (309) 523-2516 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
River Reflections will be showing My Sister's Keeper and Couple's Retreat in the Community Room at River Valley Library. Come watch these new releases on the big screen and enjoy free pop and popcorn! My Sister's Keeper will be shown Thursday February 5th from 1:00-3:30pm. Couple's Retreat will be shown February 18th from 1:00-3:30pm and a selection of scrumptious desserts will be offered in honor of Valentine's Day. Call (309) 523-3440 for more information. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Port Byron Historical Society will meet in the Community Room at River Valley Library Wednesdays once a month, from 7:00-8:00pm. Future meetings are scheduled for Feb.10th, March 10th, April 14th, May 12th.. Meetings feature a wide variety of topics, guest speakers and historical performers. For more information, contact Carl Palmer at (309) 523-3654. River Valley District Library, 214 South Main St. Port Byron, Il.
Homeschooler's Group will meet every other Tuesday in the Community Room at River Valley Library. This group meets to provide local homeschoolers with support, classes, seasonal events and fieldtrips. Some of the classes that are planned include art, music, fiber arts, creative movement, public speaking, health, science, gardening and more. Contact Carrie Homann at (309) 496-3330 for more information. Future meetings include "Show and Tell" January 19th; "Fiber Arts" February 2nd; and "Science and Microscopes" February 16th.
