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

Social Stitching

10:00am–11:00am
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jan 26 2022 Wed

Cancelled

Social Stitching

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: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
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. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

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

VIRTUAL - Craft Together

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jan 28 2022 Fri

VIRTUAL - Craft Together

10:00am–10:45am
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for our monthly crafting program for younger kids with their grownups. Advanced registration required. Zoom link provided upon registration. Ages 2-5. This month's activity is: Sparkly Winter Paintings

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
2 pm
Reservation

2nd Grade Willard Brownie Troop Meeting

2:00pm–4:00pm
Jan 23 2022 Sun

2nd Grade Willard Brownie Troop Meeting

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Brownie Girl Scout Meeting

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

Middle School Makers

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jan 25 2022 Tue

Cancelled

Middle School Makers

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, STEAM
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to drop in every Tuesday after school to make something cool. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. * Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services

This event is in the "Kids" group

VIRTUAL - Youth Yoga

3:45pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 27 2022 Thu

VIRTUAL - Youth Yoga

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

Join us on zoom for our monthly yoga wellness program for kids. Advanced registration required. Zoom link sent upon registration. 

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.

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+.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Cancelled

Middle School Gaming/Movie

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jan 28 2022 Fri

Cancelled

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
Reservation

Cub Scout Meeting - Pack 67

6:00pm–7:00pm
Jan 24 2022 Mon

Cub Scout Meeting - Pack 67

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Cub scout meeting

7 pm
Reservation

Troop 45774

7:00pm–8:00pm
Jan 24 2022 Mon

Troop 45774

7:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Troop 45774 badge work

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

A Live Virtual Evening with Silvia Moreno-Garcia

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jan 26 2022 Wed

A Live Virtual Evening with Silvia Moreno-Garcia

7:00pm–9:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

Bestselling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia discusses her newest book, Velvet Was the Night, and her genre-defying mashups of cultural noir and Lovecraftian horror. 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

VIRTUAL - Book Buzz

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jan 27 2022 Thu

VIRTUAL - Book Buzz

7:00pm–8:00pm
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:

Calling all book lovers! No time to read an assigned book each month? Come hear our librarians tell you about new and upcoming books you might enjoy and share what you have loved reading recently, too.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

VIRTUAL Fun 'N Games Family Trivia

7:00pm–8:30pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jan 28 2022 Fri

VIRTUAL Fun 'N Games Family Trivia

7:00pm–8:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Calling all trivia buffs! Teams are invited to participate in a fun evening of family friendly trivia. Only one person per team needs to register. Please state how many team members you have in the notes field upon registration.

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