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Arbor West Neighbors Meet Up

9:30am–1:00pm
Apr 26 2022 Tue

Arbor West Neighbors Meet Up

9:30am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Arbor West Neighbors Meet Up

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
Apr 29 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. 

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

Global Film Forum

2:00pm–4:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Apr 24 2022 Sun

Global Film Forum

2:00pm–4:30pm
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
Program Description:

Head to River Forest Library to enjoy some great global cinema. Following the screening will be a discussion about the film.

This month: Girl from Monaco (French)

3 pm
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
Apr 26 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 "Kids" group

Virtual Youth Yoga

3:45pm–4:15pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Apr 28 2022 Thu

Virtual Youth Yoga

3:45pm–4:15pm
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
Apr 29 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

RFPL Foundation

6:45pm–8:15pm
Apr 26 2022 Tue

RFPL Foundation

6:45pm–8:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Regular meeting of the RFPL Foundation Board of Trustees

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

A Live Virtual Evening with Nick Offerman & Jeff Tweedy

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Apr 27 2022 Wed

A Live Virtual Evening with Nick Offerman & Jeff Tweedy

7:00pm–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: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Authors & Books
Program Description:

Join us for an evening with actor, humorist, and woodworker Nick Offerman.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Book Buzz

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Apr 28 2022 Thu

Book Buzz

7:00pm–8:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

Calling all book lovers! No time to read an assigned book each month? Come hear our librarians tell you about new and upcoming books you might enjoy and share what you have loved reading recently, too.

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