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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
Aug 23 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.

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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

Saturday Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Aug 24 2019 Sat

Saturday Story Time

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

Wake up and head to the Children's Room for stories and songs. This is a fun weekend story time for kids ages birth through 6 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. 

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
Aug 20 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 22 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 "Kids" group

Drop in School Supplies

1:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Aug 19 2019 Mon

Drop in School Supplies

1:00pm–4:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Description:

Get ready for school! Stop by the Children’s Room to assemble some great DIY school supplies for your first day back. Grades K-4.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Memory Cafe

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Aug 20 2019 Tue

Memory Cafe

1:30pm–3:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township

A Memory Cafe is a welcoming place for individuals living with memory changes along with their families and friends. Join for conversation and enjoyable activities in an informal setting. This program is sponsored by Senior Services of Oak Park and River Forest Townships, with support from the River Forest Library.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Public Bid Opening

1:30pm–2:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Aug 22 2019 Thu

Public Bid Opening

1:30pm–2:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
Program Description:

Public Bid Opening Slate Roof repair project

2 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Interactive Wizard of Oz

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Aug 24 2019 Sat

Interactive Wizard of Oz

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: Everyone
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Follow the yellow brick road to River Forest Library to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz! Join us for a costume contest and interactive movie viewing. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Star Wars Bingo

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Aug 20 2019 Tue

Star Wars Bingo

3:00pm–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:

Bingo is one of the most popular games in the galaxy, and now it’s even more fun with Star Wars characters, vehicles, and objects.  Grades 5-12

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

Middle School Summer Reader Lockin

6:00pm–11:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Aug 23 2019 Fri

Middle School Summer Reader Lockin

6:00pm–11:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

All middle school summer reading finishers(submitted a log with 1500 minutes read) are invited to a special half-night lock-in with pizza, movies, library mini-golf, a dj'd dance party and much much more! RSVP required.

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