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	This event is in the "Kids" group Family Fun Bags 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 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 "Tweens & Teens" group Teen Take 'n' Makes (Grades 5-12) All Day Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group 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 Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft and activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12.
10 am		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 and conversation about local matters. 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 This event is in the "Kids" group Pop In Projects 10:00am–12:00pm 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: Children's Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Pop in for our monthly craft project in the Children's Room! Pop in Projects are the first Tuesday of the month. For ages 2 and up. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Miss Jamie's Farm 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 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 Registration Required Program Description: Join the library and Miss Jamie for a fun interactive concert for families! Get ready to dance and sing along! Registration is required. For ages 0-7. 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 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 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! For kids ages 0 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.
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1 pm	This event is in the "Everyone" group Mariachi Sirenas (All ages) 1:15pm–2:15pm 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: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library with Chicago’s First All-Women Mariachi!
2 pm							This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Books on the Chopping Block 2:00pm–3:00pm Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group 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: Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Authors & Books, Learn & Connect Program Description: To commemorate Banned Books Week, the Library has invited actors from City Lit Theater in Chicago to perform dramatic readings of excerpts
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 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 Tween Tasters (Grades 5-8) 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 foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Advance 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.
4 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group Story Stretchers (grades K-2) 4:00pm–4:30pm 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: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. For grades K-2. Disclaimer(s) Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
5 pm						This event is in the "Everyone" group Hoot n' Howl 5:00pm–7:00pm 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 Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Join River Forest Public Library, River Forest Park District, and Trailside Museum at Keystone Park for an evening of family fun featuring live music, pumpkin painting, native animals, s’mores and more. 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+. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group The Art and Craft of the Machine: A Discussion by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 Program Description: Part of the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust's Volunteer Enrichment Program, but open to all.		Reservation Willard PTO Science Fair Planning Committee 6:00pm–7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description First meeting for Willard Science Fair Planning Committee.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Book Challenges on the Rise: Support Your Freedom to Read 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults & Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect Program Description: Freedom to read is a fundamental American right: your right to choose the ideas, information, and cultural experiences that are right for you and your family.		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 club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's selection: JFK in the Presidency by Mark Updegrove. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Illinois Libraries Present: Chills and Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones (virtual) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults & Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group 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: Stephen Graham Jones joins us virtually to talk scary stories, horror and more with librarian Becky Spratford.

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