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Illinois Libraries Present: Little Women: The Musical (An At-Home Experience)

All Day
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Dec 20 2024 Fri

Illinois Libraries Present: Little Women: The Musical (An At-Home Experience)

All Day
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

From December 20 through December 22, watch a recorded live performance of Little Women: The Musical. 

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

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Dec 17 2024 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
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 "Families" group

Holiday Movie at the Library (Families)

10:00am–12:00pm
Families
This event is in the "Families" group
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Holiday Movie at the Library (Families)

10:00am–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: Families
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Get ready for winter break with a winter themed movie at the library! We'll be watching Abominable. Light snacks will be provided. For families.

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+.

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. 

Food Allergies

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

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
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
Dec 20 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 classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Marlon Brando centennial with four of Brando's early films.

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

Holiday Cookie Exchange

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Dec 15 2024 Sun

Holiday Cookie Exchange

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: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bake cookies and share them with others. Bring a batch of homemade cookies, along with the recipe you used, for other amateur bakers to taste and take home. Not a baker?

Reservation

Fenwick Physics Study Session

2:00pm–4:00pm
Dec 16 2024 Mon

Fenwick Physics Study Session

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Studying for our physics final exam

3 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Crafternoon (Grades K-4)

3:45pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 16 2024 Mon

Crafternoon (Grades K-4)

3:45pm–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
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! Registration is required. 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+.

Food Allergies

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

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm–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: Arts & Crafts, 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 "Kids" group
Cancelled

Free Spirit Siberian Sled Team (Grades K-4)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Dec 18 2024 Wed

Cancelled

Free Spirit Siberian Sled Team (Grades K-4)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Learn about huskies while experiencing a little about the sport of mushing in this awesome winter program! Event will be held indoors and out, so please dress accordingly.

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+.

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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Mini-Art Show (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Mini-Art Show (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm–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: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Calling all aspiring artists! Every other month, come create something to be put on display upstairs in the Middle School & Teen Area after the program.

4 pm
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)

4:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Dec 17 2024 Tue

Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)

4:30pm–7:30pm
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
Program Description:

Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)

4:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Dec 18 2024 Wed

Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)

4:30pm–7:30pm
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
Program Description:

Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)

4:30pm–7:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Dec 19 2024 Thu

Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)

4:30pm–7:30pm
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
Program Description:

Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

5 pm
6 pm
Reservation

lion den meeting cub scouts pack 67

6:00pm–7:00pm
Dec 16 2024 Mon

lion den meeting cub scouts pack 67

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

lion den meeting cub scouts

7 pm
Reservation

Webelos Den Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
Dec 16 2024 Mon

Webelos Den Meeting

7:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Webelos den meeting for Cub Scouts Pack 4067

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