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Brownie Troop 47458 Meeting

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:45pm - 4:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

Girl Scout Brownie Troop meeting

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

Girl Scout Brownie Troop meeting

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Global Film Forum

Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.This month's film is The Crime is Mine (2023) from France. Set in the 1930s, the film follows a young ...

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 event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.

Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
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. Registration is required.

Open
Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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. Registration is required.

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 "Everyone" group.

RFPL Policy Committee Meeting

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board
Age Group:
Everyone
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafternoon (Grades K-4)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! Registration is required. For grades K-4.

Open
Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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+.

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

River Forest Cub Scouts Lion Den

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

Lion den meeting for approximately 8 scouts and their parent

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

Lion den meeting for approximately 8 scouts and their parent

This event is in the "Families" group.

Pajama Storytime (Families)

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children's Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Families
Program Description:

Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to our special evening storytime program! For families.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to our special evening storytime program! 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. 

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

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.

Brownie Troop 47496

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

Brownie Girl Scout Meeting

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

Brownie Girl Scout Meeting

Cub Scouts Webelos Den Meeting

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

Den meeting for Webelos den (4th grade)

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

Den meeting for Webelos den (4th grade)

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required.

Open
Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Program Description:

Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required.

Daisy Troop 47832

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

Monthly Meeting

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

Monthly Meeting

This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Fun Bags (Families)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Children's Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families
Program Description:

Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. While supplies last.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. While supplies last.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Teen Take 'n' Makes (Grades 5-12)

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 9:30am
Fireside at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Ugly Prey: An Innocent Woman and the Death Sentence That Scandalized Jazz-Age Chicago

Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Author and journalist Emilie Lucchesi shares the true story of Sabella Nitti, an innocent woman sentenced to hang in Chicago in 1923 for the murder of her missing husband...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Author and journalist Emilie Lucchesi shares the true story of Sabella Nitti, an innocent woman sentenced to hang in Chicago in 1923 for the murder of her missing husband.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Coffee Monday

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
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 thing...

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.

West Suburban Home Day Care Association

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:15pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

We will have a guest speaker for our members.

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

We will have a guest speaker for our members.

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

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
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.

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 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. 

Caregiver Support Outreach Presentation

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

"Oak Park Township Senior and Disability Services is offering a presentation on Caregiver Support Services! We will discuss: * Who is considered a family caregiver * Individual ...

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

"Oak Park Township Senior and Disability Services is offering a presentation on Caregiver Support Services!
We will discuss:
* Who is considered a family caregiver

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

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 "Adults & Seniors" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Zoom
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with National Book Award winning author James McBride.Click here to register and receive the Zoom link.This event is made possible by I...

Virtual Event
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with National Book Award winning author James McBride.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Great Decisions

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association. In each session, we will watch a record...

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 "Kids" group.

Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. Grades K-4.

Open
Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Evening Book Club

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

The evening book discussion group meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.This month's book: Orfeo by Richard Powers.

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 the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.

This month's book: Orfeo by Richard Powers.