Week Calendar | River Forest Public Library

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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All Day	Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library Description: Sunday hours, 1-5 PM, will resume after Labor Day.	Closing Library closed in observance of Labor Day All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
9 am			This event is in the "Kids" group Family Fun Bag 9:00am–9:30am Kids This event is in the "Kids" group 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: STEAM Program Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last. 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 "Everyone" group Library Card Sign Up Month Story Garden 9:00am–9:30am Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Walk through our garden and read the story Dreamers by Yuyi Morales to celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month and the power of libraries.
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 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 Library YouTube channel for a live virtual story time for young children. Subscribe to our page for alerts. This event is in the "Kids" group Pop in Projects - Morning 10:00am–12:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group 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: STEAM Program Description: Pop in for our monthly craft project in the Children's Room! Pop in Projects are the first Tuesday of the month. This month: Apple Paper Plate Lacing Disclaimer(s) 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Toddler Time 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver. 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 Family Story Time and Play 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! This is a fun story time and play for kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver. 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.
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3 pm			This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group 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: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. * Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services			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 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Pop in Projects - Afternoon 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids This event is in the "Kids" group 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: STEAM Program Description: Pop in for our monthly craft project in the Children's Room! Pop in Projects are the first Tuesday of the month. This month: Apple Paper Plate Lacing Disclaimer(s) 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 "Kids" group Story Stretchers 4:00pm–4:30pm Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Advanced registration required. 4-7 years. Disclaimer(s) 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Pigeon Release Party 4:00pm–5:00pm Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Description: The Pigeon has a brand new book! Celebrate the new Mo Willems book "The Pigeon WILL Ride the Roller Coaster" with a party celebrating all things pigeon. Drop in for crafts, a marble run, and enter a raffle for fun Pigeon themed prizes! Disclaimer(s) 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+. 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.
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7 pm			This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Book Buzz: Fall Book Preview 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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, Learn & Connect Program Description: Calling all book lovers! Need reading recommendations? Come hear our librarians tell you about the buzzworthy new books coming out this fall -- and share what you've been reading, too.	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 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 group meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting.	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Craft and Chat: Cake Decorating 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults & Seniors Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Closed 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: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! At this session, our own librarian/baker Dorothy will give a delicious lesson in cake decorating. We provide the supplies, so just bring your creativity. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.		This event is in the "Everyone" group Dooley Band Concert 7:30pm–9:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Program Description: The annual tradition returns! Join us outdoors in the garden for live music by River Forest natives the Dooley Band, who have been entertaining Chicagoland for over five decades. Bring your own chair or blanket to sit on.

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