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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
Aug 9 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. 

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Reaching Across Illinois Library Sytstems (RAILS) Public Library Trustee training

9:30am–12:30pm
Aug 10 2019 Sat

Reaching Across Illinois Library Sytstems (RAILS) Public Library Trustee training

9:30am–12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Training session for public library trustees sponsored by RAILS.

10 am
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Coffee Monday

10:00am–11:00am
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Aug 5 2019 Mon

Coffee Monday

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: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect

Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community. This program is brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

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
Aug 6 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

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Aug 8 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
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
Aug 10 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.

Picture Bride (Japan)

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

Dorothy's Puzzle Party

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Aug 6 2019 Tue

Dorothy's Puzzle Party

2:00pm–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: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Learn crossword puzzle tips and tricks with our very own resident puzzle expert librarian Dorothy!

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Space Flick

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Aug 8 2019 Thu

Space Flick

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: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Joins us for a PG 13 space movie and a cosmic snack.

3 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Mission to Mars

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Aug 5 2019 Mon

Mission to Mars

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:

Your mission is to visit Mars in this interactive program fit for future astronauts. 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

T-Rexplorers Dinosaur Discovery

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Aug 7 2019 Wed

T-Rexplorers Dinosaur Discovery

3:00pm–4:00pm
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: Culture & Entertainment, STEAM
Program Description:

Get up close and personal with authentic dinosaur bones in this hands-on interactive dinosaur show. Best for ages 4 and up. This program will be held outside, weather permitting. Rain location: RMS gym.

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
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Branch Out and Read Fest

3:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Aug 9 2019 Fri

Branch Out and Read Fest

3:00pm–7:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Forest Preserves of Cook County invites you to celebrate your summer reading success with fun activities such as archery, animal encounters, stories, and exciting book themed surprises.

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

Perler Party

7:00pm–8:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Aug 6 2019 Tue

Perler Party

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:

Drop by, geek out, and design your own far out pixel art with perler beads. Grades 5-12

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Evening Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Aug 7 2019 Wed

Evening Book Club

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

The Evening Book Club meets the first Wednesday of the month. Books are available from the library Circulation Desk one month before the discussion date.

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