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 (5/03)	Mon (5/04)	Tue (5/05)	Wed (5/06)	Thu (5/07)	Fri (5/08)	Sat (5/09)
9 am					Reservation The Essence of Sage-ing: A Conscious Aging Workshop 9:30am–11:00am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description A workshop for participants to explore conscious aging—viewing later life not as decline, but as a time of deep growth, meaning, and contribution.
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 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, breakfast snacks, and conversation. 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 "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 Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect, 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 "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 Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Join us for stories, music, and movement. For children ages 18 months-3 with a 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 This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–11:00am Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! This fun storytime and play is 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					This event is in the "Families" group Kayak with the Library! (Families) 11:00am–12:00pm Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group Location: Off Site Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect Program Description: We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County! Kayak on Thatcher Glen Pond at the Trailside Museum with members of the Children's staff! Children 5 and up and their adult can join us on the pond in a tandem kayak! 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. Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Great Decisions 1:00pm–2:30pm 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: Learn & Connect Program Description: Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Improv Workshop for Older Adults 1:00pm–3:00pm Adults & Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Upcoming 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: Emily Ramirez, comedian and founder of BABS Comedy Club in Forest Park, joins us to teach a relaxed improv comedy workshop especially aimed at older adults. No improv experience necessary.
2 pm
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 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 Story Stretchers (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, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, STEAM, 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+. 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 Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Food & Cooking Registration Required Program Description: Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Watch the Oscar Nominees: Hamnet 6:30pm–8:30pm 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: Need to catch up with this year's crop of Academy Award nominees? This summer, the Library will screen a nominated film on the first Thursday evening of the month from May through August.
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 Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The evening book discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults.

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