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Time Sun (5/14) Mon (5/15) Tue (5/16) Wed (5/17) Thu (5/18) Fri (5/19) Sat (5/20)
9 am
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

9:00am–11:00am
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
May 18 2023 Thu

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

9:00am–11:00am
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
10 am
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Sing and Soar with Nanny Nikki (ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:45am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May 18 2023 Thu

Sing and Soar with Nanny Nikki (ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:45am
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, Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Grammy ® Nominated Artist, Nanny Nikki loves to sing, and to bring life to classic children's songs as well as some original music.

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+.

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
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Story Time and Play (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May 19 2023 Fri

Family Story Time and Play (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–11:00am
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, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! This is a fun story time and play is for kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver.

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
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Adult Coloring Club

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
May 15 2023 Mon

Adult Coloring Club

11:00am–12:00pm
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: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Coloring isn't just for kids! Studies have shown that coloring has mental health benefits for adults. Join us on the third Monday of each month for this relaxing and social activity.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Saturday Stories (Ages 0-6)

11:00am–12:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
May 20 2023 Sat

Saturday Stories (Ages 0-6)

11:00am–12:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver.

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. 

12 pm
Reservation

FRED Meeting

12:00pm–1:30pm
May 16 2023 Tue

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
May 19 2023 Fri

Film Lover Fridays

12:00pm–2:30pm
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, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch great classic films. This season, we're watching movies directed by women.

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

Nutrition for Aging

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
May 15 2023 Mon

Nutrition for Aging

1:00pm–2:00pm
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: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Dr. Susan Bardolph of Duly Health and Care will give a presentation on nutrition for older adults. She will also provide free blood pressure checks for attendees.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Great Decisions

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
May 17 2023 Wed

Great Decisions

1:00pm–2:30pm
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: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association. In each session, we will watch a recorded video lecture and then discuss the topic as a group.

Reservation

Easy Ways to be Plastic Free

1:00pm–2:00pm
May 18 2023 Thu

Easy Ways to be Plastic Free

1:00pm–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Let's be Part of the Solution! Easy ways to be Plastic Free. This event will explain the dangers to ourselves and our planet from the extensive use of plastic.

2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
May 16 2023 Tue

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–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: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. * Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Middle School Game/Movie (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
May 19 2023 Fri

Middle School Game/Movie (Grades 5-8)

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. 

4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Story Stretchers (Ages 4-7)

4:00pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
May 17 2023 Wed

Story Stretchers (Ages 4-7)

4:00pm–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
Registration Required
Program Description:

Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Advanced registration required. 4-7 years.

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.

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group

Pajama Story Time (Ages 2-7)

6:30pm–7:00pm
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
May 15 2023 Mon

Pajama Story Time (Ages 2-7)

6:30pm–7:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to our special evening story time! Ages 2-7 with a caregiver. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
May 16 2023 Tue

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–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: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
Reservation

Pack 67 - Wolf den

6:30pm–7:30pm
May 17 2023 Wed

Pack 67 - Wolf den

6:30pm–7:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Den meeting for 2nd grade Cub Scouts.

7 pm
Reservation

Troop 45774

7:00pm–8:15pm
May 15 2023 Mon

Troop 45774

7:00pm–8:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Monthly troop meeting

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Illinois Libraries Present: On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness and Kristi Yamaguchi

7:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Everyone" group
May 17 2023 Wed

Illinois Libraries Present: On Being Fabulous with Jonathan Van Ness and Kristi Yamaguchi

7:00pm–8:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

“Queer Eye” and “Getting Curious” star and ice skating superfan, Jonathan Van Ness talks with his idol, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi. They’ll chat figure skating, fabulous style, and whatever else comes up!

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