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10 am
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Coffee Monday

10:00am–11:00am
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Nov 4 2024 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 "Kids" group

Little Yogis Story Circle (Grades K-4)

10:00am–11:00am
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 5 2024 Tue

Little Yogis Story Circle (Grades K-4)

10:00am–11:00am
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: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join Ms. Bobbi of Half Moon Yogi, for a yoga story time that explores yoga poses. Little Yogis Story Circle is the perfect way to introduce young minds to the benefits of yoga while fostering a love for reading.

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

Family Storytime 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 8 2024 Fri

Family Storytime 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 birth 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
2 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Cancelled

Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle

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

Cancelled

Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle

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

Due to an accident, the presenter will be unable to appear at the Library this Sunday. We will reschedule this event as soon as possible.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Gentle Yoga

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Nov 9 2024 Sat

Gentle 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: Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda’s Rhythms returns to lead a gentle yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Story Stretchers (Grade K-4)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 6 2024 Wed

Story Stretchers (Grade 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: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is 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.

5 pm
6 pm
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WSHDCA

6:45pm–8:30pm
Nov 4 2024 Mon

WSHDCA

6:45pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Our association meets monthly and we will have a guest speaker.

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

Evening Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Nov 6 2024 Wed

Evening Book Club

7:00pm–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: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

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

This month's selection: The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham.

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