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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
Mar 12 2024 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.

Reservation

Outreach event hosting Community hours - Cook County Goverment Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
Mar 12 2024 Tue

Outreach event hosting Community hours - Cook County Goverment Resources

10:00am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

This is event is just a tabling event at the library to speak with anyone who wishes to learn more about Cook County government resources.

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
Mar 14 2024 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
Mar 15 2024 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
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Mar 13 2024 Wed

Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm–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: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

The afternoon book club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.

This month's selection: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah.

Reservation

Readers' advisory webinar

1:00pm–2:00pm
Mar 14 2024 Thu

Readers' advisory webinar

1:00pm–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Using the room for a webinar! - Brian

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Film Lover Fridays

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Mar 15 2024 Fri

Film Lover Fridays

1:00pm–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: 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 watching movies based on classic novels! Now at a new time, 1:00 p.m.

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

Kathleen Fleming Author Event

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Mar 10 2024 Sun

Kathleen Fleming Author Event

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
Program Description:

Novelist Kathleen Fleming visits the Library to read from, and discuss, her historical fiction. She will also give a talk on working conditions for women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a subject featured heavily in her books.

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
Mar 12 2024 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: Blackout Poetry (Grades 5-12)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Mar 14 2024 Thu

Mini Art Show: Blackout Poetry (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 Description:

Calling all aspiring artists! Come by and create some blackout poetry with discarded book pages and a permanent marker. Artwork will be on display upstairs in the Middle School & Teen Area for a month after they are 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
Mar 11 2024 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. 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
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Mar 13 2024 Wed

Story Stretchers (grades K-2)

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
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
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 #47351 Monthly meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Mar 12 2024 Tue

Brownie Troop #47351 Monthly meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Monthly Brownie meeting

6 pm
Reservation

Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park Business Meeting

6:45pm–8:15pm
Mar 13 2024 Wed

Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park Business Meeting

6:45pm–8:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Regularly scheduled Kiwanis Club business meeting

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

Craft and Chat

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Mar 14 2024 Thu

Craft and Chat

7:00pm–8:00pm
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:

Crafting isn't just for kids! Join us this month to create your own spring flower wreath. We provide the supplies, so just bring your creativity. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township. Registration required.

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