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All Day
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Take and Make

All Day
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Nov 19 2019 Tue

Middle School Take and Make

All Day
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 Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM
Program Description:

Each week September through November we will feature a new Take and Make activity in the MS and Teen area. While supplies last. Sponsored by Oak Park & River Forest Youth Services.

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
Nov 22 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
Nov 23 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
Nov 19 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
Nov 21 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

Memory Cafe

1:30pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Nov 19 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: Culture & Entertainment, , Learn & Connect

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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

Boogie Woogie Kid

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Nov 17 2019 Sun

Boogie Woogie Kid

2:00pm–3:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Matthew Ball aka The Boogie Woogie Kid performs a family-friendly program of New Orleans Boogie-Blues-Swing and Song favorites from the 20s, 30s, and 40s.

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Snack Attack

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 20 2019 Wed

Snack Attack

4:00pm–4:45pm
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:

Learn how to make a fun seasonal snack at this after school cooking program. 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+.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

7:30pm–9:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Nov 19 2019 Tue

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

7:30pm–9:00pm
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: Library Board
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