Early Closure on Friday, December 5

The Library will close at 3:00 PM on Friday, December 5, for a staff holiday celebration. Regular hours will resume on Saturday. Thank you for your understanding!

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (4/26)	Mon (4/27)	Tue (4/28)	Wed (4/29)	Thu (4/30)	Fri (5/01)	Sat (5/02)
10 am		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Baby Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Come join us for books, songs, and motions in this lap-sit interactive story time! This storytime is designed for pre-walkers ages 0-1. 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 "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Community Storytime at Wonder Works Children's Museum 11:00am–11:30am Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Location: Off Site Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. 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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group STEM Club Sunday Edition: Egg Drop (Grades K-4) 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Can you drop a raw egg without it breaking? Test out your design and engineering skills at this special STEM Club Sunday edition. We'll prep our eggs inside then head out to the Library Lawn to let them drop! 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Global Film Forum 2:00pm–4:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans. This month's film: Leonor Will Never Die (Phillippines).
3 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect 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) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group 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, STEAM 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 Let's Make: Friendship Bracelets & Necklaces (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:15pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Make your own necklaces and bracelets, and browse some book selections featuring awesome stories of friendship! 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+.	This event is in the "Kids" group Nature Art Studio (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:15pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Come learn about the natural world with fun demonstrations. Then we'll create a piece of art to take home! 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Read to a Dog, Read with Me (Grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Join library staff and PAWSitive and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog!
7 pm					This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Adult Trivia Night 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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: Try your hand at a Jeopardy!–style trivia competition for adults. No teams necessary, players will compete individually. Please make sure to bring a mobile device, which you'll use as a buzzer.

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