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9 am
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Special Board Meeting

9:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Sep 30 2020 Wed

RFPL Special Board Meeting

9:00am–11:00am
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Location: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
Program Description:

Agenda*

Online Zoom Meeting

 

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

Live Virtual Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Sep 29 2020 Tue

Live Virtual Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us on the River Forest Public Library YouTube channel for a live virtual story time for young children. Subscribe to our page for alerts.

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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. 

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

Craft Together

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Oct 2 2020 Fri

Craft Together

10:00am–10:30am
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Pick up a supply kit at the library, then log on to read a story together and work on your creations with your grown up. Register to receive the Zoom link and password. Ages 2-5 years. This month's craft is: Crepe Paper Canvases 

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. 

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.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Sep 30 2020 Wed

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

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: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
Program Description:

River Forest Public Library

Facilities Committee Meeting

September 30, 2020

3:30 pm

Agenda

4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Monarch Mondays

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Sep 28 2020 Mon

Monarch Mondays

4:00pm–4:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Program Description:

Listen to and discuss books from the 2020-2021 Monarch Award nominee list. Register to receive Zoom link and password. Kids of all ages may listen. The Monarch Award was created for Grades K-2. This week's books are: Planting Stories

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Sep 29 2020 Tue

Middle School Makers

4:00pm–4:45pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Kits will be available for pick up one week in advance. Make them on your own or join us on Zoom for some fun and guidance.

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

Tween Tasters

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Oct 1 2020 Thu

Tween Tasters

4:00pm–4:45pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Try out a variety of unique snacks from around the globe in the fun taste test program. Join us on Zoom for snack rating, trivia, and other fun games with friends. Snacks will be available to pick up one week in advance.

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.

​​​​​​​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

Tween Talk

4:00pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Oct 2 2020 Fri

Tween Talk

4:00pm–4:45pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join in a virtual video session with Middle School and Teen Librarian Beth and OPRF Youth Services Interventionist Laura via Zoom. Chat, socialize, ask questions, play games, and hang out in our virtual tween library!

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