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Description:

The Library will be closed on Sundays Memorial Day through Labor Day.

9 am
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Family Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jul 12 2019 Fri

Family Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes

Join library staff for stories and songs. This is a fun story time for kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

10 am
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Mother Goose Café

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jul 9 2019 Tue

Mother Goose Café

10:00am–11:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes

Join us for stories, song, and play. Stories begin at 10:20 AM. Ages birth-18 months with a caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Story Time at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jul 10 2019 Wed

Story Time at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

10:00am–10:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join RFPL staff for stories, songs, rhymes, and a snack at Fresh Thyme Market. Join RFPL staff for stories, songs, rhymes, and a snack at Fresh Thyme Market.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Connect With Tech

10:00am–11:30am
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jul 10 2019 Wed

Connect With Tech

10:00am–11:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township

Are you a local senior who wants to get more out of your smartphone, eReader, tablet, or personal computer? Would you like to explore better ways to connect electronically with family? Concerned about internet safety? Then join us for Connect with Tech, which helps beginner tech users in a small, intimate group setting. Bring your questions and devices, or use one of the laptops provided. No need to sign up, just drop in anytime during the session to learn. This program is brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jul 11 2019 Thu

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes

Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Lunar Lunch

12:00pm–1:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 12 2019 Fri

Lunar Lunch

12:00pm–1:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Bring your own lunch to eat while you listen to moon themed stories and try tasty astronaut snacks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

1 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Foreign Film Forum

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jul 13 2019 Sat

Foreign Film Forum

1:30pm–3:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Head to the River Forest Library for a free viewing of a foreign film on our big screen. Screenings are held on the second Saturday afternoon of each month.

Malena (Italian)

2 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Giant Checkers and Connect 4

2:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 9 2019 Tue

Giant Checkers and Connect 4

2:00pm–4:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Drop in to play your favorite games in a new GIANT way. This program is designed for families to attend together.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

3 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Alien Encounter

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 8 2019 Mon

Alien Encounter

3:00pm–4:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Search for life on other planets with alien themed games, activities, and more. Advanced registration required. Grades K-4.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Mini Rockets

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 10 2019 Wed

Mini Rockets

3:00pm–4:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Use science to explode your own mini rockets into the air. This program will be held outside, weather permitting. Advanced registration required. Grades K-4.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Color Wars

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jul 11 2019 Thu

Color Wars

3:00pm–4:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for colorful catch, Sharks and Minnows, and a Color War. Please wear an old white shirt and gym shoes as you will be messy! Advanced registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Pajama Story Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 8 2019 Mon

Pajama Story Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes

Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to our special evening story time program! Ages 2-7 years with caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs

This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. 

Reservation

Rotary District 6450

6:00pm–8:30pm
Jul 11 2019 Thu

Rotary District 6450

6:00pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Rotary District 6450 Meeting.

7 pm
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Alien Art

7:00pm–8:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jul 9 2019 Tue

Alien Art

7:00pm–8:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Program Description:

Shape your own alien charms and figurines with poly clay.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Fitness Series - Yoga

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jul 9 2019 Tue

Fitness Series - Yoga

7:00pm–8:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Looking to get more active or meet new conditioning goals? Come to our fitness series this summer!

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