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 "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 "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Guesstimation Jar (Adult & Teen) 9:00am–9:30am Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group 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: Library-wide Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Description: How many items do you think there are? If your guess is the closest, you'll win the contents of the jar! 1 guess per patron through the month, winner will be announced the following month. This event is in the "Everyone" group Focus Group (In person) 9:30am–10:45am 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 Description: Help us plan for the future of the library! We are holding a series of focus group sessions as part of our strategic planning process. We invite you to attend an in-person or virtual session. Please sign up with the link below:
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: Fireside 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. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Cancelled Virtual Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Virtual Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Cancelled 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: Today's story time is cancelled due to internet issues at the library. Please enjoy one of our other story times on our YouTube channel and see you next week! 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: Halloween Lanterns 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Kids" group Guesstimation Jar 11:00am–11:30am 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 Description: How many items do you think there are? If your guess is the closest, you'll win the contents of the jar! 1 guess per patron through the month, winner will be announced the following month.
12 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group Focus Group (In person) 12:00pm–1:15pm 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 Description: Help us plan for the future of the library! We are holding a series of focus group sessions as part of our strategic planning process. We invite you to attend an in-person or virtual session. Please sign up with the link below:
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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 Tween Tasters 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 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 Disclaimer(s) 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 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 "Everyone" group Focus Group (In person) 4:00pm–5:15pm 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 Description: Help us plan for the future of the library! We are holding a series of focus group sessions as part of our strategic planning process. We invite you to attend an in-person or virtual session. Please sign up with the link below:	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: Halloween Lanterns 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+.
5 pm						This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Hoot 'n Howl 5:00pm–7:30pm Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event 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: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Join River Forest Public Library, River Forest Park District, and the Forest Preserve of Cook County for an evening of family fun featuring live music, pumpkin painting, native animals, spooky stories, s’mores and more. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Everyone" group Focus Group (In person) 6:00pm–7:15pm 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 Description: Help us plan for the future of the library! We are holding a series of focus group sessions as part of our strategic planning process. We invite you to attend an in-person or virtual session. Please sign up with the link below:
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 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.	Reservation 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 Monthly Girl Scout troop meeting

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