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9 am
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Cancelled

Reading Olympics

9:00am–1:00pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Mar 16 2020 Mon

Cancelled

Reading Olympics

9:00am–1:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Authors & Books
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Family Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Mar 20 2020 Fri

Family Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
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

Join library staff for stories and songs. This is a fun story time for kids ages birth 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. 

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

Mother Goose Café

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Mar 17 2020 Tue

Cancelled

Mother Goose Café

10:00am–11:00am
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

Join us for stories, song, and play. Stories begin at 10:20 AM. Ages birth-18 months with a caregiver.

Join us for stories, songs, and play. Stories begin at 10:20 AM. Ages birth-18 months 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Cancelled

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Mar 19 2020 Thu

Cancelled

Toddler Time

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

Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years 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
12 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Film Lover Friday

12:00pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Mar 20 2020 Fri

Film Lover Friday

12:00pm–2:30pm
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 3rd Friday of every month to watch popular and entertaining films! Bring a sack lunch to enjoy before the film starts. Light refreshments will be served. This program is brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

This season we'll be watching Murder Mysteries. March's film: Witness for the Prosecution

Disclaimer(s)

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.

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
Mar 18 2020 Wed

Great Decisions

1:00pm–2:30pm
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: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Great Decisions promises to be an exciting series of discussions about international issues. Stop by the library to get a list of the issues to be discussed and to check out a briefing book. Explore 8 issues over 8 sessions. Attend all 8 sessions in the series or come to individual sessions of interest.This program is brought to you in partnership with the League of Women Voters.

Today's Topic: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Disclaimer(s)

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.

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

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

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

Irish Heritage Singers

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Mar 15 2020 Sun

Irish Heritage Singers

2:00pm–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:

The Irish Heritage Singers will present "Dancing with the Moon: Songs of the Irish Heart, From Yeats to U2."  The concert will explore music ranging from choral settings of William Butler Yeats poems, to U2 songs, along with traditional Irish

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Memory Cafe

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Mar 17 2020 Tue

Memory Cafe

2:00pm–4:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

A Memory Cafe is a welcoming place for individuals living with memory changes along with their families and friends. Join for conversation and enjoyable activities in an informal setting.

This event is in the "Kids" group
Cancelled

Lego Club

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Mar 21 2020 Sat

Cancelled

Lego Club

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: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required

LEGO fans will be given a new LEGO building challenge each time we meet. LEGO bricks will be provided.

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+.

3 pm
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Cancelled

Middle School Makers

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Mar 17 2020 Tue

Cancelled

Middle School Makers

3:30pm–4:45pm
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, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM

Middle Schoolers are invited to drop in every Tuesday after school to make a cool craft. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

Story Studio: Fantastic Readers

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Mar 19 2020 Thu

Cancelled

Story Studio: Fantastic Readers

3:30pm–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: Authors & Books, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Program Description:

Design your own mythical creature while discussing fantasy fiction. Sponsored by the Oak Park River Forest Youth Services

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

Middle School Gaming/Movie

3:30pm–5:00pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Mar 20 2020 Fri

Cancelled

Middle School Gaming/Movie

3:30pm–5:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services

Kids and teens in grades 5-8 are invited to drop in to watch a movie or play games. All movies will be rated G or PG.

4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Snack Attack

4:00pm–4:45pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Mar 18 2020 Wed

Snack Attack

4:00pm–4:45pm
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: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Learn how to make a fun seasonal snack at this after school cooking program. Advanced registration required. Grades K-4.

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
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Cancelled

Navigating the College Planning Process

6:30pm–8:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Mar 18 2020 Wed

Cancelled

Navigating the College Planning Process

6:30pm–8:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

This is a must-attend workshop for high school parents/guardians wanting to learn about new strategies that can save their family money and headaches, while at the same time, finding the best college fit for their students.

7 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Cancelled

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

7:30pm–9:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Mar 17 2020 Tue

Cancelled

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

7:30pm–9:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
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