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River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Take 'N' Makes

All Day
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jun 23 2023 Fri

Take 'N' Makes

All Day
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, STEAM
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft and activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12.

This week's craft is: Borax Rainbow Crystals

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

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 20 2023 Tue

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
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. 

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

Stories in the Forest (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 22 2023 Thu

Stories in the Forest (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join the River Forest Public Library and Trailside Museum staff at the Trailside Museum of Natural History for a free “Stories in the Forest” program! Meet at the outdoor Nature Play Area Gazebo by the Museum.

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
This event is in the "Kids" group

Park Play (Ages 0-7)

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 23 2023 Fri

Park Play (Ages 0-7)

10:00am–11:00am
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Listen to stories then play at the park with friends! Join us for story time at your favorite River Forest parks on Fridays! For ages 0-7 with a caregiver. 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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Shattuck Chess Tournament

10:00am–4:00pm
Jun 24 2023 Sat

Shattuck Chess Tournament

10:00am–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

The chess tournament setup is pretty simple! People will arrive, set up sets, play their games, then go home.

Reminder that there is no eating in 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
Jun 19 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.

12 pm
Reservation

FRED Meeting

12:00pm–1:30pm
Jun 20 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

1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Music Mondays (Gr. K-4)

3:00pm–3:30pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 19 2023 Mon

Music Mondays (Gr. K-4)

3:00pm–3:30pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Join us at the library for a rockin' good time in this awesome music based program! For 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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Team Trials (Grades 5-12)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jun 20 2023 Tue

Teen Team Trials (Grades 5-12)

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 Description:

Are you a team player? Put those skills to the test in these team trials designed for teens! Grades 5-12.

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jun 20 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
7 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Braiding Sweetgrass: A Virtual Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer (Illinois Libraries Present)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jun 21 2023 Wed

Braiding Sweetgrass: A Virtual Conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer (Illinois Libraries Present)

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

Join us for a special evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants." In this insightful and inspiring talk, Robin will share her unique per

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