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

Virtual Stories and Crafts

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 14 2023 Tue

Virtual Stories and Crafts

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

Join us on the River Forest Library YouTube channel for a virtual program for young children. New episodes drop the second Tuesday of the month at 10AM. Subscribe to our page for alerts.

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

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Nov 16 2023 Thu

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

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
Program Description:

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 (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 17 2023 Fri

Family Story Time and Play (Ages 0-6)

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! For kids ages 0 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Morning Bluey Party (Families)

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 18 2023 Sat

Saturday Morning Bluey Party (Families)

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: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Join us for a special all things Bluey party! Enjoy Bluey themed crafts, stories, and some light snacks. Bluey goodie bags will be available to take home, while supplies last.

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+.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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
Nov 17 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, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing movies starring Barbara Stanwyck.

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

Gangster History of Oak Park & River Forest

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Nov 12 2023 Sun

Gangster History of Oak Park & River Forest

2:00pm–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: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Attention true-crime buffs and those interested in local history! River Forest author John J. Binder, who researches the history of organized crime, returns to the Library for a presentation on the criminal past of the Oak Park/River Forest area.

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
Nov 14 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

Mini Art Show: Clay Creations (Grades 5-12)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Nov 16 2023 Thu

Mini Art Show: Clay Creations (Grades 5-12)

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: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Calling all aspiring artists! Come by and create something out of clay. Creations will be on display upstairs in the Middle School & Teen Area for a month after they're put up.

4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

STEM Club (Grades K-4)

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 13 2023 Mon

STEM Club (Grades K-4)

4:00pm–4:45pm
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 (grades K-2)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 15 2023 Wed

Story Stretchers (grades K-2)

4:00pm–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: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. For grades K-2.

Disclaimer(s)

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

5 pm
Reservation

Brownie Troop 47228 Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Nov 15 2023 Wed

Brownie Troop 47228 Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Troop Meeting

6 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Nov 14 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
Nov 15 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

Public meeting for the Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association Plus (OPALGA+) to plan the Annual Meeting.

7 pm
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Family Trivia Night

7:00pm–8:30pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Nov 17 2023 Fri

Family Trivia Night

7:00pm–8:30pm
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: Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Families are invited to test their knowledge at a fun evening of competitive trivia! We will serve pizza at this after-hours event. Registration required. When you register, please indicate the number of people on your family's team.

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