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Time Sun (3/13) Mon (3/14) Tue (3/15) Wed (3/16) Thu (3/17) Fri (3/18) Sat (3/19)
9 am
Reservation

River Forest Cub Scout Pack 67 - Webelos Den Meeting

9:30am–11:00am
Mar 19 2022 Sat

River Forest Cub Scout Pack 67 - Webelos Den Meeting

9:30am–11:00am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

We are looking for an indoor venue to put together "Snap Circuits" as a team. We just need chairs and tables and we will leave the room as clean and organized as we find it.

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
Mar 15 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

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Mar 17 2022 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.

Masks are required to attend this program. 

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 Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Mar 18 2022 Fri

Family 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. This is a fun story time for kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver.

Advanced registration required. 

Masks are required to attend this program. 

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
Mar 15 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

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Film Lover Fridays

12:00pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Mar 18 2022 Fri

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 Arsenic and Old Lace. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

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 16 2022 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: Culture & Entertainment, 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 9 issues over 9 sessions.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​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

Stories of Holocaust Survival

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Mar 13 2022 Sun

Stories of Holocaust Survival

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: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Experience stories of holocaust survival with a representative from The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center.

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
Mar 15 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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Mar 15 2022 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 "Tweens & Teens" group
Cancelled

Celtic Craft

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Mar 17 2022 Thu

Cancelled

Celtic Craft

3:30pm–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: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Create your own Celtic themed faux stained glass art. Advanced registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Gaming/Movie

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

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

This event is in the "Kids" group

Lego Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Mar 19 2022 Sat

Lego Club

3:00pm–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: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

LEGO fans will be given a new LEGO building challenge each time we meet. LEGO bricks will be provided. Advanced registration required. Grades K-4.

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 "Kids" group

Story Stretchers

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Mar 16 2022 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.

Masks are required to attend this program.

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 troop 47228

5:30pm–6:30pm
Mar 16 2022 Wed

Daisy troop 47228

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

A meeting with 14 kids and 2-3 adults

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
Mar 14 2022 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.

Masks are required to attend this program.

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 Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Mar 15 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.

7 pm
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Cancelled

My College Planning Team - The Art of the Appeal

7:00pm–8:30pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Mar 16 2022 Wed

Cancelled

My College Planning Team - The Art of the Appeal

7:00pm–8:30pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Now more than ever, colleges are more willing to say “yes” to appeals for more financial aid and scholarship money for both new and returning students.

Reservation

Troop 45774

7:00pm–8:00pm
Mar 17 2022 Thu

Troop 45774

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 meeting

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