Week Calendar | River Forest Public Library

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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10 am		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Adult Coloring Club 10:00am–11:00am Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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: Coloring isn't just for kids! Studies have shown that coloring has mental health benefits for adults. It's relaxing, fun, and an opportunity to socialize at the library. We will provide materials, so you do not need to bring anything.	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 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.	Reservation Dementia Friendly Training/Certification for River Forest Businesses & Organizations 10:00am–11:15am This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Please join us as Dementia Friendly River Forest hosts a FREE training to help your organization or business heighten their awareness of dementia.	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 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 Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver.	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 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 Join library staff for stories and songs. This is a fun story time for kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver.
11 am					Reservation Introduction to Essential Oils 11:30am–12:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Curious about the power of Essential Oils? Maybe you always wanted to use them but weren’t really sure how? Or maybe you’ve heard about them, but didn’t really know where to begin? This class will cover the basics of essential oils, including how
12 pm			Reservation 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 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: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch great classic films. This season we’re hitting the trail with westerns! Today we'll be watching Stagecoach (1939).
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 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 pick up a copy of the article for this week's discussion. 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 Why Mindfulness Matters 2:00pm–3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Mindfulness coach Chris George provides an introduction to this therapeutic practice, offering an overview of what mindfulness is, and teaching simple strategies to help us be more present and connected in our lives.		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Memory Cafe - Hybrid 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults & Seniors Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: A Memory Café is a welcoming place for individuals living with memory changes along with their families and friends.
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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids. Advanced registration required. Grades K-4. This month's activity is: Foam sidewalk paint			This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Bungee Barbie 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group 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: STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Give your favorite toy the thrill of a lifetime! Can you successfully build a bungee cord that allows your bungee jumper to get as close as possible to the ground — without actually touching? Advanced registration required.	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 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 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 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: Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Advanced registration required. 4-7 years.
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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 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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