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10 am
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
Apr 20 2023 Thu

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
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
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Story Time and Play

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr 21 2023 Fri

Family Story Time and Play

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: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! This fun story time and play, is 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 "Adults & Seniors" group

Adult Coloring Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Apr 17 2023 Mon

Adult Coloring Club

11:00am–12:00pm
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: 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.

12 pm
Reservation

FRED Meeting

12:00pm–1:30pm
Apr 18 2023 Tue

FRED Meeting

12:00pm–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

FRED meeting

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
Apr 21 2023 Fri

Film Lover Fridays

12:00pm–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, 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 keeping it local with films set in Chicago!

1 pm
Reservation

Troop 47478 Meeting

1:30pm–2:30pm
Apr 16 2023 Sun

Troop 47478 Meeting

1:30pm–2:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Girl Scout Troop meeting

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Great Decisions

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Apr 19 2023 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: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association. In each session, we will watch a recorded video lecture and then discuss the topic as a group.

2 pm
Reservation

Daisy Troop 47351

2:45pm–3:45pm
Apr 16 2023 Sun

Daisy Troop 47351

2:45pm–3:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Daisy monthly meeting. Will be doing a craft.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Finance Committee Meeting

2:00pm–2:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 20 2023 Thu

RFPL Finance Committee Meeting

2:00pm–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: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Policy Committee Meeting

2:30pm–4:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 20 2023 Thu

RFPL Policy Committee Meeting

2:30pm–4:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
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
Apr 18 2023 Tue

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: 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
Apr 21 2023 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. 

4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Story Stretchers

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr 19 2023 Wed

Story Stretchers

4:00pm–4:30pm
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
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+.

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

5 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Foundation Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 18 2023 Tue

RFPL Foundation Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
6 pm
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Pajama Story Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Apr 17 2023 Mon

Pajama Story Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
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
Program Type: Storytimes

Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to our special evening story time program! Ages 2-7 years with caregiver.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 18 2023 Tue

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–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: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
Reservation

OPALGA+ Meeting

6:45pm–8:30pm
Apr 19 2023 Wed

OPALGA+ Meeting

6:45pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

OPALGA+ is the Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association Plus. We are the local non-profit organization planning advocacy, education, social and other programming for Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park area.

7 pm
Reservation

Troop 45774

7:00pm–8:15pm
Apr 17 2023 Mon

Troop 45774

7:00pm–8:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Monthly troop meeting

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Barbara Henry Poetry Reading

7:00pm–8:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 20 2023 Thu

Barbara Henry Poetry Reading

7:00pm–8:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

April is National Poetry Month! We're excited to welcome back local author, speaker, and poet, Barbara J. Henry to read some of her poetry.

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