About

The Riverton Village Library selects, acquires, organizes and provides access to books and other materials of contemporary interest and/or permanent value for the educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs of the community's users. The Library also promotes the importance and appreciation of reading through adult and children's programs.

Mission Statement

History of the Library

The Riverton Village Library, which opened March 1, 1997, was established as a result of a referendum placed on the ballot in the November 5, 1996, general election. The purpose of the referendum, which passed by 68% of the people voting, was to establish a library within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Riverton. The Riverton Village Library occupies an area of the village hall shared by the trustees of the village and the Riverton Police.

The basis for the original book collection was the Riverton Area Library, a volunteer library established November 10, 1990, and housed in a section of the firehouse. The volunteer library was dissolved December 31, 1996, because the firehouse was needed by the fire department and no other building was available.

Trustees

Staff

Brenda Kelley - President
Jim Cribbett - Vice President
Arlene Mathews - Secretary
Jane Cribbett - Treasurer
Carol Danner - Trustee
Patricia Sowers - Trustee
Linda Yeaman - Trustee

Jennifer Cernich - Director
Lisa Nerone - Assistant Librarian
Robin Rushing - Assistant Librarian
Dan Carter - Asistant Librarian
Marie Vicher - Assistant Librarian

Reporting Information

IMRF reporting can be found at: http://riverton.illinois.gov/

Per Illinois Public Act 98-0930, you can contact the elected members of the Riverton Village Library Board of Trustees using our contact form or by emailing [email protected].

1200 E Riverton Rd
Riverton IL 62561

[email protected]

Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10am - 7pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Friday & Sunday: Closed

(217) 629-6353

Contact Form