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Search our catalog, then pick up in person, or in an outside locker!

Calendar

Find out what’s happening this month at River East!

Books & Audiobooks

Borrow e-books, audio books and more at OverDrive. All you need is your River East Library Card.

Digital Library

Endless books – right at your fingertips.

Costumed characters from Sesame Street, including Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, Abby Cadabby, Elmo, and Cookie Monster, stand on the steps of a public library. A Kanopy logo appears in the top right corner.

Welcome to Kanopy!

Our patrons can now access streaming movies and shows

Simply click the image or link, and input your library card number when prompted. If your card number doesn’t work, please give us a call on 815-385-6303. Watch our video below to see how!

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What’s coming up at River East?

We have fun projects and events for you!

Don’t forget to sign up & register! We have the following upcoming programs, classes and activities:

Messy Art & Wiggly Wednesdays

Can’t decide what to read?

Bookbrowse has you covered…

Click the books to get started.

MedlinePlus graphic listing trusted information for families on health conditions, medical tests, medications, dietary supplements, and healthy recipes, with icons next to each item and the MedlinePlus logo at the bottom right.

MedlinePlus – The US Library of Medicine site

Medical resources and information

MedlinePlus is an online health information resource for patients and their families and friends. Find reliable, up-to-date information about diseases, conditions, and wellness topics. This trusted resource is available anytime, anywhere, on any device.

A list of museums and cultural sites offering various discounts such as buy one get one free, half price, or free admission, intended for library pass holders. A large Library Museum Pass stamp is visible in the background.

Have you checked out our Museum Passes?

Reduced or free entry to lots of local attractions!

Choose a museum or attraction you want to visit! Then stop by, call or email us at readatrivereast@gmail.com before you go, so we can get your pass set up and printed. More info available at:

Illustration of a cute orange and white cat wearing glasses, sitting on top of two stacked books, with text that reads 1000 Books Before Kindergarten at River East Public Library.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

An Ongoing Challenge at River East

1000 Books at Beanstack

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Meet Libby!

The library reading app from Overdrive that gives users access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more!

For more information about Libby, click HERE

What’s coming up at River East?

We have fun projects and events for you!

Don’t forget to sign up & register! We have the following upcoming programs, classes and activities:

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A flyer for the River East Public Librarys Adult Book Group, meeting on the 2nd Thursday each month at 6:30. The group explores all genres, welcomes new members, and meets at the library.

What’s new?

The Palace Project

The eRead Illinois collection has migrated to a new platform, The Palace Project!

To begin your Palace Project journey, follow the instructions below! Once you download the app and get started, you will need to create a virtual library card. This is different than your River East Public Library card, so follow the instructions carefully.

Please call, email, or stop by the library if you have questions or are having trouble getting started!

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Check Out Our Latest Titles:

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We don’t just carry books and DVDs!

Check out the large selection of items in our Library Of Things!

We have everything from bakeware to tools, to toys and games – there’s something for everyone, so stop by and take a look!

A light blue ukulele rests on a table next to a book titled Ukulele: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Ukulele for Beginners in 30 Minutes or Less! with a box of colorful toys in the background.
A Dremel rotary tool set with accessories and attachments is displayed on a table, including an instruction manual, various bits, a case, and tool parts arranged neatly around the main tool.
A metal detector with a black carrying bag labeled Bounty Hunter Metal Detectors is displayed on a wooden table in a library, with bookshelves and a pamphlet nearby.
A toy vehicle shaped like a peanut with windows and wheels sits on a table next to a black remote control shaped like a steering wheel.
A karaoke machine set on a wooden table with its box, instruction manuals, two wired microphones, and a power adapter. The box features an image of the machine and the brand “Singing Machine.”.
A large toy dinosaur made of white, brown, and green plastic parts, featuring wheels, orange and green accents, and mechanical details, is positioned upright next to a wooden cabinet on a carpeted floor.
A Wilton pony-shaped cake pan with a decorated example cake reading Happy Birthday Kim, next to an instruction booklet titled Precious Pony Cake showing a line drawing of the pony cake.
The Yeti in My Spaghetti game box and setup, featuring a white yeti figure sitting on a pile of yellow plastic spaghetti strands in a red bowl. The game’s colorful packaging is visible in the background.