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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9 am					This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Sherri Duskey Rinker Author Visit 9:30am–11:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site is coming to Concordia University to share stories and do a book signing! 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Coffee Monday 10:00am–11:00am 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: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee and conversation about local matters. (Note: September's meeting will be on the second Monday due to the Labor Day holiday.) It’s a great way to get to know your ne	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 "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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12 pm						This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Film Lover Fridays 12:00pm–2:30pm 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: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch great classic films. This season we’re singing and dancing with musicals!
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm–2:30pm 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: Fireside Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The afternoon book discussion group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting. This month's book: The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare.
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Adult Coloring Club 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Coloring isn't just for kids! Studies have shown that coloring has mental health benefits for adults. It's relaxing, fun, and an opportunity to socialize at the library. We will provide materials, so you do not need to bring anything.	This event is in the "Everyone" group RFPL Policy Committee Meeting 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board					This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Meditation Soundbath 2:00pm–3:00pm 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: Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your subconscious and awakening new energy. Registration required.
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 Animal Crossing Island Creation 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" 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: Tweens & Teens Registration Required Program Description: Calling all Villagers! Book your flight with Dodo Airlines to share your tips and tricks to create our Library island.	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.	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Meditation Soundbath 3:00pm–4:00pm 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: Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your subconscious and awakening new energy. Registration required.
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group STEM Club 4:00pm–4:45pm 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: STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Advanced registration required. Grades K-4. 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.		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+.
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6 pm		Reservation WSHDCA Meeting 6:45pm–7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Monthly Meeting		Reservation Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park Business Meeting 6:45pm–8:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Our regularly scheduled Kiwanis Club business meeting
7 pm				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Illinois Libraries Present: A Virtual Conversation with Marlee Matlin 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults & Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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 Program Description: In celebration of Deaf Awareness Month, Marlee Matlin joins Illinois Libraries Present to share the highs and lows of her Hollywood career and journeys as an activist.

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