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.

Time	Sun (6/11)	Mon (6/12)	Tue (6/13)	Wed (6/14)	Thu (6/15)	Fri (6/16)	Sat (6/17)
All Day	Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library					This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Take 'N' Makes All Day 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: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft and activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12. This week's craft is: Ribbon Bookmarks
9 am		This event is in the "Everyone" group 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 Description: Wander through our garden as you read a story. Stories will change on the second Monday of the month.
10 am		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6) 10:00am–10:30am 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: Library Lawn Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Join us in the library garden for some tactile art, while supplies last. Dress for mess! For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. In the event of rain, program will be cancelled. 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–10:30am 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: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, 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.		This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Special ZAP! Storytime at the Zoo! with Mr Jose at Brookfield Zoo! (ages 0-10) 10:30am–11:15am Everyone, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group 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: Everyone, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join Mr Jose and staff from the Brookfield Zoo for a very special story time all about animal movement! The ZAP! Storytime at the Zoo! will take place at the Hamill Family Nature Plaza.	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Chris Fascione - Juggling Funny Stories (Gr. Pre K-4) 10:00am–10:45am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group 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: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Storytimes Registration Required Program Description: Join us for this special story time: Juggling Funny Stories!, with nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione You’ll be laughing out loud as Chris brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performance 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Everyone" group Juneteenth River Forest Flag Raising Ceremony 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Program Description: We are honored to be hosting a Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at the Library, brought to you by Village of River Forest Trustees, in partnership with the Village of River Forest.					This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Saturday Stories (Ages 0-6) 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, 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.
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, Learn & Connect Program Description: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch great classic films. This season, we're watching movies directed by women.
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2 pm							This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Live Music in the Library: Hungrytown 2:00pm–3:30pm 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: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Internationally touring folk music duo Hungrytown joins us for an intimate concert.
3 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Music Mondays (Gr. K-4) 3:00pm–3:30pm 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: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Join us at the library for a rockin' good time in this awesome music based program! For 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+.	This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Friendship Jewelry (Grades 5-12) 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: Culture & Entertainment, STEAM Program Description: You've probably seen traditional friendship bracelets made of string, now learn other fun ways to make jewelry to match and show off with your friends! Grades 5-12.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Community Art Project 3:30pm–4:30pm 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: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Stop in for a few minutes or for the whole hour and work with others on a piece of community art that will be displayed at the library! The children's community art project occurs every other Wednesday and is ongoing. 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Cancelled Crafternoon - Summer Edition (Gr. K-4) 4:00pm–4:30pm Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Program Description: Join us in the library garden for our summer crafting program for kids! In the event of rain, program will be cancelled. Advanced registration is required. For grades K-4th 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.
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6 pm				Reservation Women's Health 6:30pm–8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description River Forest resident Dr. Mary Lynn (obstetrician/gynecologist, Loyola University Medical Center) will discuss healthy female aging as it applies to females in their 30s, 40s, and 50s.	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Craft and Chat: Soapmaking 6:30pm–8:00pm 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: Crafting isn't just for kids! Join us for this month's craft: a soapmaking workshop led by an instructor from Soapy Roads of Lombard! We provide the supplies, so just bring your creativity.

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