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10 am
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
Nov 9 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.

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

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Nov 11 2021 Thu

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
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: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join library staff for stories and songs. Advanced registration required. 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. 

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

Family Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Nov 12 2021 Fri

Family Time

10:00am–10:30am
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: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join library staff for stories and songs. Advanced registration required. Ages birth-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. 

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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pick Up

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 13 2021 Sat

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pick Up

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, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Drop off your stuffed pal and say goodnight between 3-5 PM on Friday. Leave your pal for some overnight fun at the library. Come back for a story time at 10 AM on Saturday and see what the stuffed animals were up to during their slumber party.

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+.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Nov 10 2021 Wed

Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm–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: Authors & Books
Program Description:

Come for a discussion of a different title each month. Books are available for pick-up from the Circulation Desk one month before the discussion date.

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

Tasty Tidbits

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Nov 7 2021 Sun

Tasty Tidbits

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:

Learn how to make some yummy treats ahead of the holiday season. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Finance Committee Meeting

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Nov 9 2021 Tue

RFPL Finance Committee Meeting

2:00pm–3:00pm
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:

In-Person & Online Meeting

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Animal Crossing Create and Craft

2:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Nov 11 2021 Thu

Animal Crossing Create and Craft

2:00pm–4:00pm
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: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Calling all Villagers! Book your flight with Dodo Airlines to share your tips and tricks to create our Library island and learn how to make a felt plush keychain version of the famous Animal Crossing leaf! Advanced registration required.

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

Middle School Makers

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Nov 9 2021 Tue

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: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to drop in every Tuesday after school to make something cool. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. * Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services

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

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

3:00pm–5:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 12 2021 Fri

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

3:00pm–5:00pm
Closed
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, Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Drop off your stuffed pal and say goodnight between 3-5 PM on Friday. Leave your pal for some overnight fun at the library. Come back for a story time at 10 AM on Saturday and see what the stuffed animals were up to during their slumber party.

4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Story Stretchers

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 10 2021 Wed

Story Stretchers

4:00pm–4:30pm
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: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Advanced registration required. 4-7 years.

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 "Everyone" group

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

4:30pm–5:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Nov 11 2021 Thu

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

4:30pm–5:30pm
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
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Pajama Story Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Nov 8 2021 Mon

Pajama Story Time

6:30pm–7:00pm
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: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Registration Required
Program Description:

Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to our special evening story time program! Advanced registration required. Ages 2-7 years 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+.

Reservation

KIWANIS

6:30pm–8:45pm
Nov 10 2021 Wed

KIWANIS

6:30pm–8:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

KIWANIS

7 pm
Reservation

Troop 45774 Bridging Ceremony

7:00pm–8:00pm
Nov 9 2021 Tue

Troop 45774 Bridging Ceremony

7:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Girl Scout Troop #45774 bridging to Juniors from Brownies

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