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10 am
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
Aug 31 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.

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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. 

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Great Decisions

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Sep 1 2021 Wed

Great Decisions

1:00pm–2:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Great Decisions promises to be an exciting series of discussions about international issues. Stop by the library to get a list of the issues to be discussed and to check out a briefing book. Explore 8 issues over 8 sessions.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

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

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

Tween Tasters

3:30pm–4:15pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Sep 2 2021 Thu

Tween Tasters

3:30pm–4:15pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Try out a variety of unique snacks from around the globe in the fun taste test program. Join us for snack rating, trivia, and other fun games with friends.  Advanced registration required to receive Zoom Link

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Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Gaming/Movie

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Sep 3 2021 Fri

Middle School Gaming/Movie

3:30pm–4:45pm
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, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Program Description:

Kids and teens in grades 5-8 are invited to drop in to watch a movie or play games. All movies will be rated G or PG. * Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services

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

Evening Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Sep 1 2021 Wed

Evening Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

The Evening Book Discussion meets in the library meeting room. Books are available from the library Circulation Desk one month before the discussion date.

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