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Summer Hours

Sunday : Closed

Monday : 9AM - 9PM

Tuesday : 9AM - 9PM

Wednesday : 9AM - 9PM

Thursday : 9AM - 9PM

Friday : 9AM - 5PM

Saturday : 9AM - 5PM

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

Coffee Monday on Zoom

10:00am–11:00am
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jul 6 2020 Mon

Coffee Monday on Zoom

10:00am–11:00am
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Registration Required
Program Description:

Gather on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation from home. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.

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

Live Virtual Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jul 7 2020 Tue

Live Virtual Story Time

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 us on the River Forest Public Library YouTube channel for a live virtual story time for young children. Subscribe to our page for alerts.

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

Live Virtual Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jul 9 2020 Thu

Live Virtual Story Time

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 us on the River Forest Public Library YouTube channel for a live virtual story time for young children. Subscribe to our page for alerts.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Gardening Bag Kit

1:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 6 2020 Mon

Gardening Bag Kit

1:00pm–7:00pm
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 Type: Culture & Entertainment, STEAM
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag to enjoy at home! Kits will be different each week and include craft and activity supplies. New bags will be available first-come first-serve beginning on Mondays. This week's theme is: Gardening

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

2 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Scattergories

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 6 2020 Mon

Scattergories

2:00pm–2:45pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Play a virtual version of this fun word game. We will send you category cards via email prior to the program. Kids may need assistance from a grownup to play. Register to receive the Zoom link and password. Grades K-4.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crafting with Maria

2:00pm–2:30pm
Everyone
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul 7 2020 Tue

Crafting with Maria

2:00pm–2:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description:

Make a craft project with Maria every Tuesday. View it on Facebook and Instagram.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Kid Chef Show and Tell

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 8 2020 Wed

Kid Chef Show and Tell

2:00pm–2:45pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

We will show you how to make a fun and easy snack. Then, you can show off an interesting food creation you have been enjoying at home. Register to receive the Zoom link and password. Grades K-4.

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

Sand Art

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jul 9 2020 Thu

Sand Art

3:00pm–4:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Everything is just beachy when you can create beautiful geometric works of art using sand. Register to pick up the supply kit at the library and receive the Zoom link and password. Grades 5-12.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Magic Trick Workshop

3:30pm–4:15pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 10 2020 Fri

Magic Trick Workshop

3:30pm–4:15pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join professional magician Gary Kantor to learn how to do some fun at-home magic tricks. Gather up the following household items to use for this program: deck of cards, rubber bands, crayons, paper, and something to write with.

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