Riverside Public Library
The Riverside Public Library is located on the banks of the
DesPlaines River. Since opening April 4, 1931, the Library
has proudly served the people of the historic community of
Riverside. More importantly, the people of Riverside have
supported the Library generously throughout this time. They
contributed during the Great Depression when our doors
opened and continue through today!
An addition,
completed in 1986, increased the original 7,500 square foot
building to the present 17,500 square foot size. The Public
Library has the distinction of being Landmark number 1, in a
Village which has Landmark Status. We welcome you to the
Library and the many resources it offers
The Riverside Public Library is open to the public seven days
a week. 9:00AM to 9:00PM Monday – Thursday, 9:00AM to
5:00PM Friday and Saturday and 1:00PM to 5:00PM on
Sunday’s during the school year.
Over 126,000 patrons utilize the Library annually and 5,000
Riverside Public Library cards are currently issued to
residents. The Riverside Public Library’s collection consists
of over 73,000 books, almost 6,000 movies and nearly 4,000
audio recordings. The Library offers residents online
databases through several sources; E book downloads
through My Media Mail; and E book, music, movie and
television programs through HOOPLA.
Portable DVD
players, laptops, Kindles and ROKU units are also available
for residents to check-out.
The Library’s website
(www.riversidelibrary.org) and Facebook page offer
important information to patrons.
The Library’s Children and Youth Services Department has
almost 28,000 holdings and provides a variety of story-times
and programs for children of all ages. Our librarians work
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