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.

Time	Sun (7/17)	Mon (7/18)	Tue (7/19)	Wed (7/20)	Thu (7/21)	Fri (7/22)	Sat (7/23)
All Day	Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library Description: Sunday hours, 1-5 PM, will resume after Labor Day.	This event is in the "Kids" group Boomerang Bags Community Service Project All Day 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: Conference Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Pick up a bag of materials to make a project with your family. Then, bring the bag back to the library with the completed project where it will help a community organization! This month's project is: DIY Dog Toys! 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 "Kids" group Summer Program In a Bag All Day Kids This event is in the "Kids" group 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 Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home during the weekend. This week's theme is: Go Outside Bags are available for pick up on a first come, first served basis. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
9 am		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Story Garden 9:00am–9:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Wander through our garden as you read a story. Stories will change on Mondays and remain up through the following Sunday. This week's story is: The Great Indoors by Julie Falatko
10 am		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Garden Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Listen to stories and sing songs with library staff in our beautiful garden this summer! Program cancelled in the event of rain. 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 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.		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Stories in the Woods 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Program Description: Join River Forest Public Library staff at the Trailside Museum of Natural History for stories in the woods! Program cancelled in the event of rain. Advanced registration required. Ages birth-age 5 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 Nanny Nikki 10:00am–10:45am 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: Library Lawn Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Program Description: Come sing and soar with our friend Nanny Nikki! Nanny Nikki will sing songs and play games in the library garden. Advanced registration required. Ages birth-age 5. In case of inclement weather, program will be moved indoors.
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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
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2 pm			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.				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Adult Coloring Club 2:00pm–3:00pm 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.
3 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Youth Yoga 3:30pm–4:15pm 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: Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Join us for our monthly yoga wellness program for kids. Bring your own yoga mat or towel to use during the program. Advanced registration required. Grades K-4. Program will be outside, moved inside in the event of rain. 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 "Kids" group Friendship Bracelets 3:30pm–4:15pm 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 Registration Required Program Description: Join us in making two different styles of friendship bracelet! Advance registration required. Grades K-4. In case of inclement weather, program will be moved indoors. Check our website for the most up to date details. 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 Pokeball Terrarium 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: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Program Description: Ever wonder what it was like inside a Pokéball? Join us in making your own world a little greener by crafting a personalized Pokémon habitat! Advanced registration required. Disclaimer(s) Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
4 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–6:30pm 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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7 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group Campfire Stories 7:00pm–7:30pm 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: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Sharing stories around a campfire is something people have always done. And now we're bringing it to the library! Library staff will share stories in the garden Wednesday nights. 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+. Reservation Edgewood Properties Board Meeting 7:00pm–8:45pm 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	This event is in the "Everyone" group Movie in the Park 7:30pm–10:00pm Everyone Offsite Event This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Off Site Age Group: Everyone Program Description: Join the River Forest Parks and Recreation department as they show the film Luca in Centennial Park, right next to the library.	This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Family Trivia 7:00pm–9:00pm Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" 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, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Program Description: Calling all Trivia buffs! Teams are invited to participate in a fun evening of family friendly trivia. Answers will be submitted using Kahoot on a smart device. Pizza will be provided. Advanced registration required. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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