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

Hygge at Home

9:00am–10:00am
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jan 17 2022 Mon

Hygge at Home

9:00am–10:00am
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:

Hygge is everything cozy, simple, and familiar with close friends and family.  We all need a little Hygge in our lives, especially in winter.  We have a new take-home kit to help you have a cozy winter.  Out kits contain a craft som

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

VIRTUAL - Baby Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jan 18 2022 Tue

VIRTUAL - Baby Time

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

Join library staff on Zoom for stories and songs. Advanced registration required. Ages birth -18months with caregiver. Zoom link will be emailed upon registration. 

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
Jan 18 2022 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 virtual story time for young children. Subscribe to our page for alerts. 

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

VIRTUAL - Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jan 20 2022 Thu

VIRTUAL - Toddler Time

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

Join library staff on Zoom for stories and songs. Advanced registration required. Zoom link provided upon registration. 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

VIRTUAL - Family Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jan 21 2022 Fri

VIRTUAL - Family Story Time

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

Join library staff for stories and songs. This is a fun story time for kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver.

Join library staff on Zoom for stories and songs. Advanced registration required. Zoom link provided upon registration. 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
Cancelled

CANCELED - Saturday Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jan 22 2022 Sat

Cancelled

CANCELED - Saturday Story 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 through 7 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
Reservation

FRED Meeting

12:00pm–1:30pm
Jan 18 2022 Tue

FRED Meeting

12:00pm–1:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

FRED meeting group

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Cancelled

Film Lover Fridays

12:00pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jan 21 2022 Fri

Cancelled

Film Lover Fridays

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 great classic films. This season we’re showing comedies. Today we'll be watching Dr. Strangelove. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

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

Virtual Author Event with Susan Fox: Little Women of Baghlan

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jan 16 2022 Sun

Virtual Author Event with Susan Fox: Little Women of Baghlan

2:00pm–3:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us on zoom with author Susan Fox as we explore the turbulent 1960s and 70s through the lens of the Peace Corps. Learn what it was like for the thousands of young men and women who left home to work in the poorest countries on the planet.

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
Jan 18 2022 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, Sponsored by River Forest Township
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.

3 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Virtual - Crafternoon

3:45pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 17 2022 Mon

Virtual - Crafternoon

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

Join us on Zoom for our monthly crafting program for kids. Advanced registration required. This month's activity is: Cd Scratch Art. Zoom info provided upon registration. 

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 "Tweens & Teens" group
Cancelled

Middle School Makers

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jan 18 2022 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: 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 "Tweens & Teens" group
Cancelled

Middle School Gaming/Movie

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jan 21 2022 Fri

Cancelled

Middle School Gaming/Movie

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
Program Description:

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. * Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services

4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

VIRTUAL - Story Stretchers

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 19 2022 Wed

VIRTUAL - Story Stretchers

4:00pm–4:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
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. Zoom link will be sent upon registration. 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+.

5 pm
Reservation

Daisy

5:30pm–6:30pm
Jan 19 2022 Wed

Daisy

5:30pm–6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Daisy

6 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan 18 2022 Tue

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:30pm
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:

This meeting will be held in person.

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