Week Calendar

10 am

Tuesday Morning Movie at the Library (families)

10:00am–12:00pm

Kids, Tweens & Teens

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Location: River Forest Public Library

Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens

Program Type: Culture & Entertainment

Program Description:

Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks provided. For families.

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.

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

10:00am–10:30am

Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers

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Location: River Forest Public Library

Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers

Program Type: Storytimes

Program Description:

Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years 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.

Family Story Time and Play (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–11:00am

Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids

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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.

11 am

Reservation

FairVoteIL Oak Park Chapter Meeting

11:00am–12:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: River Forest Public Library

Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room

Event Description

the monthly chapter meeting of the oak park area chapter. we will go over plans for this year.

12 pm

Reservation

FRED Meeting

12:30pm–2:00pm

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: River Forest Public Library

Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room

Event Description

FRED meeting

1 pm

Film Lover Fridays

1:00pm–3:30pm

Adults & Seniors

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Location: River Forest Public Library

Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults & Seniors

Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township

Program Description:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch great classic films. This season we’re watching movies based on classic novels! Now at a new time, 1:00 p.m.

2 pm

3 pm

Winter Read Aloud

3:30pm–4:00pm

Kids

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Location: River Forest Public Library

Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room

Age Group: Kids

Program Type: Culture & Entertainment

Program Description:

Join library staff for a special read aloud of longer stories on the 3rd Monday of the month. Get cozy with some hot cocoa and popcorn and be transported to another world!

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.

Crime Lab with Museum of Science and Industry (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–4:30pm

Tweens & Teens

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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Location: River Forest Public Library

Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room

Age Group: Tweens & Teens

Program Type: STEAM

Registration Required

Program Description:

Become a forensic scientist! Students collaborate to unravel the mystery of a high-stakes theft. Analyze fingerprints, chromatography, white powder, and more to uncover the evidence needed to crack the case. Advance registration required.

4 pm

Story Stretchers (grades K-2)

4:00pm–4:30pm

Kids

Closed

Registration Required

Closed

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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. For grades K-2.

Disclaimer(s)

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

5 pm

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm

Everyone

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Location: River Forest Public Library

Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Library Board

6 pm

Pajama Story Time (Ages 2-7)

6:30pm–7:00pm

Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids

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Location: River Forest Public Library

Room: Children's Room

Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids

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.

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.

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm

Everyone

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Location: River Forest Public Library

Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Library Board

7 pm

SAT & ACT Success with My College Planning Team - virtual (Grade 7-Adult)

7:00pm–9:00pm

Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors

Virtual Event

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Location: Virtual Zoom

Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors

Program Description:

This comprehensive workshop will answer all of your questions about college entrance exams.

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Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs

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