Riverside Public Library - Riverside, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member adgorn
N 41° 49.587 W 087° 49.159
16T E 431961 N 4630831
The Riverside library is located on the banks of the Des Plaines River. It has been serving the historic community of Riverside, Illinois since 1931.
Waymark Code: WM3H3H
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/06/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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October 4, 1930 - ground breaking and laying of cornerstone. The library was named as an Illinois Historic Structure in 1972. It was also the first building in Riverside to be designated a Riverside Landmark. April 1997 - Riverside Public Library building used for the taping of The Oprah Winfrey Show book discussion.




Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)

Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use

Hours of Operation:
The library is open: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday (September-May) 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library is located at 1 Burling Road Riverside, IL 60546-2259 (708) 442-6366


Approximate date of opening.: 04/04/1931

Library Website: [Web Link]

Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed

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