River East Public Library

06/05/2026

Summer Time and the reading is easy. Come for Story Time every Tuesday at 10:30. Be sure to sign up ahead of time.

06/05/2026

Julius Summer Reading JAMBOREE! Sign up Week is almost over, we'll be drawing for prizes next week! You can sign up at any time during the program, the earlier you start, the more BOOK BUCKS you can earn. Look at the Prize Wall and plan your reading now.

06/04/2026

For all you Freida McFadden Fans.........

The movie adaptation of Freida McFadden's bestselling thriller novel, "THE TENANT," is officially in the works by Amazon MGM Studios!

06/04/2026

This is going to be the "IT PLACE" this summer!

Rock-afire Explosion Event Weather Update

We’re keeping a close eye on the forecast for the Rock-afire Explosion event on Saturday, June 6.

At this time, we are planning to move forward with the event as scheduled and are taking extra provisions with the expectation that we may see rain during the day.

The event will only be considered for our rain date if the forecast calls for severe weather or bad storms that would impact guest safety and the overall event experience.

We will make a final announcement on Friday at 5:00 PM with our official plan.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we monitor the weather. We’re doing everything we can to make the best decision for our guests, vendors, and team.

06/04/2026

Is this the summer you learn to play Chess? Come to the Library and begin!

06/01/2026

Any loss in the library world is hard, and this one is no exception.
Beth worked closely with our staff here at River East and advocated for libraries fiercely.
Her loss is one that hits hard and will be felt for a long time.
Sending her family, friends and library colleagues our deep sympathies.

05/27/2026

Messy Art made red, white and blue hats for Memorial Day!! This group has amazing, messy ways to make art, this time it’s wearable!!

05/27/2026

Wiggly Wednesday was really wiggly today! We had so much fun exercising our bodies! Be sure to pick up our June and July Calendars so you can sign up for this summer’s fun!!!

05/26/2026

Do you want to create some flowers for spring that allow you to show your creativity and artistic side? Heather has 3 spots left for the Wassi Tape Flowers Session on this Tursday, May 28. Register now!!!! call 815-385-6303 or email: [email protected]

05/19/2026

We LOVE a drop of New Books!
This drop has a little bit of every level of reading...Which will you be taking home!?