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This event is in the "Everyone" group

Guesstimation Jars

All Day
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Aug 1 2023 Tue

Guesstimation Jars

All Day
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description:

How many items are in the jar? Guess the closest and win a prize! 1 guess per person per month. The winner will be announced the following month.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Take 'N' Makes

All Day
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Aug 4 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: Reusable Snack Bags

9 am
This event is in the "Kids" group

Book Character Scavenger Hunt

9:00am–9:30am
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Aug 1 2023 Tue

Book Character Scavenger Hunt

9:00am–9:30am
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:

Hunt through the Children's Room during the month of August, for all 22 of the hidden book characters. Write down the secret number on each picture, then come to the desk to collect your prize! For preschool - 4th grade.

10 am
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Fun Bags

10:00am–11:00am
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Aug 1 2023 Tue

Family Fun Bags

10:00am–11:00am
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 Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last.

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 "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
Aug 3 2023 Thu

Stories in the Forest (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
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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
Aug 4 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. 

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

2:00pm–2:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Aug 4 2023 Fri

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

2:00pm–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: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Special Board Meeting

2:30pm–3:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Aug 4 2023 Fri

RFPL Special Board Meeting

2:30pm–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: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Live Author Event with Eden Robins

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Aug 5 2023 Sat

Live Author Event with Eden Robins

2:00pm–3:30pm
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: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Program Description:

Chicago author Eden Robins joins us live and in person!

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

DIY Lip Balm (Grades 5-12)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Aug 1 2023 Tue

DIY Lip Balm (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:

Express your creativity while learning how to make your own lip balm! Grades 5-12.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Tween Tasters (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Aug 3 2023 Thu

Tween Tasters (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–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: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program.

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.

4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Flying Fox Conservation Fund - Mammals and More (Gr. K-8)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Aug 2 2023 Wed

Flying Fox Conservation Fund - Mammals and More (Gr. K-8)

4:00pm–5:00pm
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, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join the Flying Fox Conservation Fund and learn about some of the most amazing creatures from around the world. There is something for everyone at this unique, hands on animal program.

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+.

5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
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
Aug 2 2023 Wed

Evening Book Club

7:00pm–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: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

The evening book discussion group meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting.

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