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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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 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: Back to School 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: Camp Tiger by Susan Choi
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 "Adults & Seniors" group Coffee Monday 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: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.	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 Park Play Story Time 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: This summer, story time comes to your favorite play grounds! Join library staff for big active story times near play grounds to tie the joy of reading and play together. 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.
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2 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Messy Art Day 2:00pm–2:30pm 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 Registration Required Program Description: Time to get messy! Join library staff making lots of different messy art projects. Sign up for ONE 30 minute slot. Advance registration required. Grades K-4th 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing. This event is in the "Kids" group Messy Art Day 2:30pm–3:00pm 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: Library Lawn Age Group: Kids Registration Required Program Description: Time to get messy! Join library staff making lots of different messy art projects. Sign up for ONE 30 minute slot. Advance registration required. Grades K-4th 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
3 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Messy Art Day 3:00pm–3:30pm 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 Registration Required Program Description: Time to get messy! Join library staff making lots of different messy art projects. Sign up for ONE 30 minute slot. Advance registration required. Grades K-4th 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing. This event is in the "Kids" group Messy Art Day 3:30pm–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: Library Lawn Age Group: Kids Registration Required Program Description: Time to get messy! Join library staff making lots of different messy art projects. Sign up for ONE 30 minute slot. Advance registration required. Grades K-4th 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.		This event is in the "Kids" group DIY Campfire 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 library staff to create your own campfire to take home with you! Advanced registration required. Grades K-4th.	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Craft Together 3:30pm–4:00pm 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 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: Rubber Band Resist Painting. In case of inclement weather, program will be moved indoors. 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Tween Tasters 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, Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Try out a variety of unique snacks from around the globe in the fun taste test program. Join us for snack rating, trivia, and other fun games with friends. 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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6 pm						This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled Muckman's Suitcase 6:30pm–9:00pm Everyone Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone Registration Required Program Description: Celebrate the end of summer by getting messy! In teams, bring a suitcase filled with anything you would bring to camp - the typical and the weird. Then get ready to get silly as we get a librarian messy. Teams of 5-10 participants. 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
7 pm		Reservation Edgewater 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 The board meeting for Edgewater Properties		This event is in the "Kids" group Cancelled Campfire Stories 7:00pm–7:30pm Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Cancelled 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+. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Evening Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm 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: Authors & Books Program Description: The Evening Book Discussion meets in the library meeting room on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available from the library Circulation Desk one month before the discussion date.

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