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9 am
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

9:00am–10:00am
Everyone
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan 14 2021 Thu

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

9:00am–10:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description:

River Forest Public Library

Facilities Committee Meeting

AGENDA

Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 9:00 AM

Online Zoom Meeting

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

Live Virtual Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jan 12 2021 Tue

Live Virtual Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
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.

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

Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jan 13 2021 Wed

Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join for a discussion of a different title each month. Books are available for pick-up from the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion date.

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

Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jan 16 2021 Sat

Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran

2:00pm–3:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Authors & Books, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Jacqueline Saper recounts her experiences living in pre-revolutionary Imperial Iran and post-revolutionary Islamic Republic of Iran.

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

Middle School Makers

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jan 12 2021 Tue

Middle School Makers

4:00pm–4:45pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Kits will be available for pick up one week in advance. Make them on your own or join us on Zoom for some fun and guidance.

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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Tween Talk

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jan 13 2021 Wed

Tween Talk

4:00pm–4:45pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join in a virtual video session with Middle School and Teen Librarian Beth and OPRF Youth Services Interventionist Laura via Zoom. Chat, socialize, ask questions, play games, and hang out in our virtual tween library!

This event is in the "Kids" group

Crafternoon

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 14 2021 Thu

Crafternoon

4:00pm–4:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Pick up a supply kit at the library, then log on to learn how to create a fun craft. Register to receive the Zoom link and password. Grades K-4. This month's craft is: Pine Cone Snowy Owls

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

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

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