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All Day
This event is in the "Kids" group

Programs in a Bag

All Day
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 19 2021 Mon

Programs in a Bag

All Day
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft and activity supplies. Register via our online program calendar to reserve your bag. Reservations open Friday at 9 AM.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

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

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

Outdoor Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jul 19 2021 Mon

Outdoor Story Time

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

Join us in the Library's front garden for a socially distanced story time for young children. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Face masks are required for ages 2 and up.

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

Virtual Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jul 20 2021 Tue

Virtual Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
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.

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

Outdoor Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jul 22 2021 Thu

Outdoor Story Time

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

Join us in the Library's front garden for a socially distanced story time for young children. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Face masks are required for ages 2 and up.

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

Memory Cafe

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jul 20 2021 Tue

Memory Cafe

2:00pm–4:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt

2:00pm–2:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 23 2021 Fri

Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt

2:00pm–2:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

The Greatest of All Time Olympic athletes are hiding in the garden. See if you can find your favorite! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

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+.

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

Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt

2:30pm–3:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 23 2021 Fri

Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt

2:30pm–3:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

The Greatest of All Time Olympic athletes are hiding in the garden. See if you can find your favorite! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

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 "Kids" group

Bingo

3:30pm–4:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 19 2021 Mon

Bingo

3:30pm–4:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Kids
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for a lively interactive Bingo game. Kits with prizes and Bingo cards will be available for pick up at the Library 1 week before the program. Advanced registration required to receive Zoom link and password. Grades K-4.

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

Fantastic Quilled Beasts

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jul 20 2021 Tue

Fantastic Quilled Beasts

3:30pm–4:45pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Learn the elegant art of Quilling. Join us for a beginner's quilling class where you’ll learn the basic coils and scrolls used most in quilling, and then put your new skills to work on a fantastic creation of your own!

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 "Kids" group

LEGO Farms and Zoos

3:30pm–4:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 21 2021 Wed

LEGO Farms and Zoos

3:30pm–4:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Use your own LEGOs at home as we lead you through a series of animal home themed challenges. Advanced registration required to receive Zoom link and password. Grades K-4.

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

Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt

3:00pm–3:30pm
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 23 2021 Fri

Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt

3:00pm–3:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

The Greatest of All Time Olympic athletes are hiding in the garden. See if you can find your favorite! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

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+.

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

Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt

3:30pm–4:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 23 2021 Fri

Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt

3:30pm–4:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

The Greatest of All Time Olympic athletes are hiding in the garden. See if you can find your favorite! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather.

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+.

4 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:30pm–7:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul 20 2021 Tue

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

4:30pm–7:00pm
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
Program Description:

This meeting will be held in person.

5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Wild about Trivia

7:00pm–8:30pm
Everyone
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul 23 2021 Fri

Wild about Trivia

7:00pm–8:30pm
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: Everyone
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Calling all Trivia buffs! Teams are invited to participate in a fun evening of family friendly animal trivia. Only one person per team needs to register.

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