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 https://www.museumadventure.org/

List of participating museums in the library passes system


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:

 

 

 

 

Poster advertising our 1000 books before Kindergarten challenge

 

 

poster showing our upcoming paint classes

 

Poster advertising our upcoming new game night

 

Poster advertising our upcoming virtual book club

 

Poster advertising our music and movement class

 

 

 

 


Would you be a good fit for our library?

You could be just the person we're looking for!


1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

An ongoing challenge at River East!

 

Image of a cat sitting on top of books, with the words 1000 books before kindergarten at river east library

One thousand books? That seems like way too many, right? Not at all. You got this. It doesn't matter if your child is three, or just three months - there's no better time to start than now! 

Reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination, promotes bonding, and helps kids do well overall in school. Take that motivation, open one book, and get started. And remember, 1000 is just a number. The goal is to work reading aloud into your regular routine, and let the magic of stories do the rest. 

Ask us about signing up today, or sign up yourself HERE

Can't decide what to read?

Bookbrowse has you covered...

Click the books below to get started.


How to find us

Our hours and location

Our library is currently open:

Monday: 10am - 7pm

Tuesday: 10am - 7pm

Wednesday: 10am - 7pm

Thursday: 10am - 7pm

Friday: 10am - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 5pm

 

Call us on 815-385-6303

 

Find us at:

813 IL-120 

McHenry, IL 60051


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.

Our Library Catalog

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


Our Calendar

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

Our JUNE calendar

Our JULY calendar


Have you followed us on Facebook?

Give us a "Like"!

Follow our Facebook page for our most up-to-date announcements!

OUR FACEBOOK PAGE


Discover books and audiobooks from the comfort of home!

With Libby by Overdrive

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

 


eRead - Our Digital Library

Endless books - right at your fingertips.

Image provided by Axis 360 of a woman holding a tablet or mobile device facing away from her, with the screen displaying the Axis 360/eRead Illinois website.

Clicking the image above will take you to a new app we're using that allows you to borrow all kinds of books on your phone, tablet, or e-reader. You'll need to log in using your library patron number. You can find this on your library card - or give us a call if you can't locate it. You can find everything from new releases to your favorite classics right here.


In a book club or thinking of starting one?

BookBrowse has suggestions!


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!

 

Picture of a Dremel tool kit available for check out

Picture of a ukelele available for check out

Image of a digger toy available for checkout


Scholastic Go!

More digital content

Logo for Scholastic Go

 Scholastic GO!® offers endless resources for research in a multitude of media. Explore nonfiction texts, world newspapers, videos and more with this easy-to-navigate digital resource designed to strengthen content knowledge, vocabulary, and core proficiency skills.

Click the image above to get started!