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Library closed for Memorial Day

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May 26 2024 Sun
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Library closed for Memorial Day

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Branches:
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Library closed for Memorial Day

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May 27 2024 Mon
Closing

Library closed for Memorial Day

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River Forest Public Library
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Lincoln Fun Lunch

9:30am–10:30am
May 30 2024 Thu

Lincoln Fun Lunch

9:30am–10:30am
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Parent volunteers from Lincoln PTO meeting to discuss Fun Lunch for school year 2024-25

This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Fun Bags

9:00am–9:30am
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 1 2024 Sat

Family Fun Bags

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 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.

10 am
This event is in the "Kids" group

Comic Making Class (Grades 2-4)

10:00am–11:00am
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 1 2024 Sat

Comic Making Class (Grades 2-4)

10:00am–11:00am
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Do you love graphic novels? Do you love telling stories? Come to our comic making class and learn to create your own amazing comics! For grades 2-4. Registration required.

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+.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Chicago's Extraordinary Places & Spaces

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jun 1 2024 Sat

Chicago's Extraordinary Places & Spaces

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

Returning to the Library after her popular talk on Chicago's newest murals in 2021, historian and tour guide Beth Sair will now take you on a journey through many of the city's oldest and most stunning buildings, including the city's first public

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 28 2024 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.

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
Cancelled

Read to a Dog

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
May 28 2024 Tue

Cancelled

Read to a Dog

6:00pm–7:00pm
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
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join library staff and Therapaws and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Four 15 minute time slots are available.

7 pm
8 pm
Closing

CLOSED AT 8PM

8:00pm–9:00pm
May 29 2024 Wed
Closing

CLOSED AT 8PM

8:00pm–9:00pm
Branches:
River Forest Public Library
Closing

CLOSED AT 8PM

8:00pm–9:00pm
May 30 2024 Thu
Closing

CLOSED AT 8PM

8:00pm–9:00pm
Branches:
River Forest Public Library
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