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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
Apr 9 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. 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
Apr 11 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
Apr 12 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. 

Reservation

Volunteer Meeting, Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

10:00am–12:00pm
Apr 13 2024 Sat

Volunteer Meeting, Frank Lloyd Wright Trust

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

Volunteer Group Meeting, Wright Plus Housewalk preparation.

20 people attending.

11 am
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
Apr 13 2024 Sat

Saturday Stories (Ages 0-6)

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: 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
1 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

1:30pm–2:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 8 2024 Mon

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

1:30pm–2:30pm
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: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Join us in the garden for a solar eclipse viewing party! We will have solar eclipse glasses & light refreshments - Moon Pies & Sun Chips - to enjoy while we safely observe this rare event.

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
Apr 10 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: The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton.

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

Arabiqa: An Introduction to Arab Music, Dance, and Culture

2:00pm–3:30pm
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Apr 7 2024 Sun

Arabiqa: An Introduction to Arab Music, Dance, and Culture

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: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with this special family-oriented presentation by Egyptian-American musician, teacher, and speaker Karim Nagi. Watch as Mr.

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
Apr 13 2024 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. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

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 9 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 "Everyone" group

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Apr 12 2024 Fri

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

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: Library Board
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
Apr 8 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
Apr 10 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
6 pm
Reservation

FairVoteIL Chapter Launch

6:00pm–7:00pm
Apr 10 2024 Wed

FairVoteIL Chapter Launch

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

talk about progress with getting sigs for an op referendum

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

Family Trivia

6:00pm–7:30pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Apr 11 2024 Thu

Family Trivia

6:00pm–7:30pm
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 also serve pizza. Registration required. When you register, please indicate the number of people on your family’s team.

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