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All Day
This event is in the "Kids" group

Programs in a Bag

All Day
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 21 2021 Mon

Programs in a Bag

All Day
Closed
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: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft and activity supplies. Register via our online program calendar to reserve your bag. Reservations open Friday at 9 AM.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

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

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

Outdoor Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jun 21 2021 Mon

Outdoor Story Time

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

Join us in the Library's front garden for a socially distanced story time for young children. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Face masks are required for ages 2 and up.

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

Virtual Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jun 22 2021 Tue

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. 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Social Stitching

10:00am–11:00am
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jun 23 2021 Wed

Social Stitching

10:00am–11:00am
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, cross-stitching, or sewing? Then join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month to socialize while you stitch! Bring your own materials.

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

Outdoor Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jun 24 2021 Thu

Outdoor Story Time

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

Join us in the Library's front garden for a socially distanced story time for young children. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Face masks are required for ages 2 and up.

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 "Kids" group

DIY Coral Reef

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 25 2021 Fri

DIY Coral Reef

10:00am–10:30am
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Build your own pretend fishy habitat. Supply kits will be available for pick up at the Library 1 week before the program. Advanced registration required to receive Zoom link and password. All Ages.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

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

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Air-Dry Animal Magnets

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jun 22 2021 Tue

Air-Dry Animal Magnets

3:30pm–4:45pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Registration Required
Program Description:

Make mini animals out of clay, then turn them into magnets! Advanced registration required to receive the Zoom link.

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

CD Animals

3:30pm–4:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 23 2021 Wed

CD Animals

3:30pm–4:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Upcycle old tech with this fun CD animal craft. Supply kits will be available for pick up at the Library 1 week before the program. Advanced registration required to receive Zoom link and password. Grades K-4.

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

Island Barriers

3:30pm–4:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 24 2021 Thu

Island Barriers

3:30pm–4:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Learn how to create and protect your island from the impending water flood. Supply kits will be available for pick up at the Library 1 week before the program. Advanced registration required to receive Zoom link and password. Grades K-4.

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

Owl Pellet Dissection

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jun 24 2021 Thu

Owl Pellet Dissection

3:30pm–4:45pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Dissect an owl pellet to find the tiny bones of an owl's supper. Advanced registration required to receive the Zoom link.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

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

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

The Long Shadow Film Screening and Q&A with Director Frances Causey

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jun 24 2021 Thu

The Long Shadow Film Screening and Q&A with Director Frances Causey

7:00pm–8:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Join in a special virtual screening event of The Long Shadow in recognition of Juneteenth. Stream the film here from Monday, June 21st-Monday, June 28th.

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