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All Day
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Take and Make

All Day
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Oct 22 2019 Tue

Middle School Take and Make

All Day
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM
Program Description:

Each week September through November we will feature a new Take and Make activity in the MS and Teen area. While supplies last. Sponsored by Oak Park & River Forest Youth Services.

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

Saturday Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Oct 26 2019 Sat

Saturday Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Wake up and head to the Children's Room for stories and songs. This is a fun weekend story time for kids ages birth through 6 with a caregiver. 

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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. 

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

Social Stitching

10:00am–11:00am
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Oct 23 2019 Wed

Social Stitching

10:00am–11:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM

Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, cross-stitching, or sewing? Then join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month to socialize while you stitch! Bring your own materials. This program is brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Paint On @ Creativita

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Oct 20 2019 Sun

Paint On @ Creativita

3:00pm–5:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Get your paint on at Creativita! Join us for an instructor led painting session to create your own masterpiece. Advanced registration required. Grades 5-12 **This event will be held at Creativita, 7512 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Tyra Manning and Karen Keilt Author Event

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Oct 24 2019 Thu

Tyra Manning and Karen Keilt Author Event

6:00pm–7:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

We are thrilled to welcome author Tyra Manning along with special guest Karen Keilt.

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Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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