Riverside Branch

Blogs

Tiny Desk Concerts

Although I've been blogging a lot recently about favorite music, I rarely, if ever, listen to contemporary music. I listen to NPR in the car and at home all day, so there is not a lot of music going on in my life. Maybe that's why all of my favorites trends come from the late 60s and early 70s.

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Aren't We Lucky to Live in This Country?

The 2013 Pulitzer Prize for fiction was announced recently; it was The Orphan Master’s Son by Adam Johnson. It is a novel telling the story of growing up in a North Korean orphanage and the protagonist’s life after leaving the orphanage. I’ve got it checked out, but it’s still on my to-read list.

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Looking to Broaden Your Recipe Repertoire?

For you fellow foodies out there, we have another fun program coming up! I’m always looking for creative meal strategies, preferably something quick that can be prepared after work. I’m also a frugal foodie, striving to stretch my food budget every month. Well, next Monday night I’d like to share with you some of my favorite go-to recipes.

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The Riverside Branch

The Riverside Branch

The current Riverside Branch opened in 1991.

Last year, 113,035 patrons visited the library.

Kids play with a parachute in the library.

Let Your Imagination Soar!

Imaginations are important. The library is a great place for kids to dream and open up new worlds. You never know what they might dream up next.

Puppet show for kids.

Events for Kids

There are many types of events at the library. You never know who you might meet or what you might learn! Check out the events list on this page to find a program for you.

The Riverside Branch Staff

Are you looking for an item? An answer? A suggestion? This group is here to help. If your branch staff doesn't know the answer to your question, they likely know where to help you look. All you have to do is ask.