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All Day
This event is in the "Kids" group

Spring Break Bored Bag

All Day
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Mar 25 2022 Fri

Spring Break Bored 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: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Pick up a bag of fun crafts and activities to do at home on your time off from school.  Pick up at the library between March 25-28. Bags that are not picked up will be given away on the 29th.

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

Teen Library in a Box

All Day
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Mar 25 2022 Fri

Teen Library in a Box

All Day
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Study Space: North
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Program Description:

Who doesn't love receiving a subscription box, chosen with care, just for them? Each of our book boxes contains a book hand-picked to match your reading preferences, and a bunch of themed goodies. How do we know what you will like to read?

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 Library in a Box

All Day
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Mar 25 2022 Fri

Tween Library in a Box

All Day
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Study Space: South
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Program Description:

Who doesn't love receiving a subscription box, chosen with care, just for them? Each of our book boxes contains a book hand-picked to match your reading preferences, and a bunch of themed goodies. How do we know what you will like to read?

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

Craft Together

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Mar 25 2022 Fri

Craft Together

10:00am–10:45am
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: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for our monthly crafting program for younger kids with their grownups. Advanced registration required. Ages 2-5. This month's activity is: Paper Plate Paint Twisting

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

Saturday Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Mar 26 2022 Sat

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.

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
1 pm
2 pm
Reservation

Brownie Troop

2:30pm–4:00pm
Mar 20 2022 Sun

Brownie Troop

2:30pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Brownie Meeting

3 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Crafternoon

3:45pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Mar 21 2022 Mon

Crafternoon

3:45pm–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, STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids. Advanced registration required. This month's activity is: Paper Bag Pinata. 

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

Middle School Makers

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Mar 22 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

Reservation

Brownie Troop 47179

3:30pm–5:00pm
Mar 23 2022 Wed

Brownie Troop 47179

3:30pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

We would like to use the room for one hour and a half until 5 pm to work on our pet badge and make no sew blankets for dogs in pet shelters.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Virtual Youth Yoga

3:45pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Mar 24 2022 Thu

Virtual Youth Yoga

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: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for our monthly yoga wellness program for kids on Zoom.  Bring your own yoga mat or towel to use during the program.  Advanced registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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

Middle School Gaming/Movie

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Mar 25 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

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
Reservation

Cub Scout Meeting - Pack 67

6:00pm–7:00pm
Mar 21 2022 Mon

Cub Scout Meeting - Pack 67

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Cub Scout den meeting

Reservation

KIWANIS

6:30pm–8:30pm
Mar 23 2022 Wed

KIWANIS

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

kiwanis

7 pm
Reservation

Edgewood Properties Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
Mar 21 2022 Mon

Edgewood Properties Board Meeting

7:00pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Board Meeting open to the public

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