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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
Aug 7 2023 Mon

Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6)

10:00am–10:30am
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 "Adults & Seniors" group

Coffee Monday

10:00am–11:00am
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Aug 7 2023 Mon

Coffee Monday

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: 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
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
Aug 8 2023 Tue

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

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, 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Stories in the Forest (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Aug 10 2023 Thu

Stories in the Forest (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join the River Forest Public Library and Trailside Museum staff at the Trailside Museum of Natural History for a free “Stories in the Forest” program! Meet at the outdoor Nature Play Area Gazebo by the Museum.

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

Park Play (Ages 0-7)

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

Park Play (Ages 0-7)

10:00am–11:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Listen to stories then play at the park with friends! Join us for story time at your favorite River Forest parks on Fridays! For ages 0-7 with a caregiver. Program cancelled in the event of rain.

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
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

All Levels Yoga

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Aug 12 2023 Sat

All Levels Yoga

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

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
Aug 7 2023 Mon

Music Mondays (Gr. K-4)

3:00pm–3:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: 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 "Everyone" group

Community Art Project

3:30pm–4:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Aug 9 2023 Wed

Community Art Project

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: 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

Crafternoon - Summer Edition (Gr. K-4)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Aug 8 2023 Tue

Crafternoon - Summer Edition (Gr. K-4)

4:00pm–4:30pm
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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