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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Take 'n' Makes

All Day
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jun 10 2024 Mon

Teen Take 'n' Makes

All Day
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
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 week of the summer and include craft/activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

9 am
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Story Garden

9:00am–9:30am
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jun 10 2024 Mon

Story Garden

9:00am–9:30am
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: Storytimes
Program Description:

Wander through our garden as you read a story. Stories will change on the second Monday of the month.

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

Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6)

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 10 2024 Mon

Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6)

10:00am–10:30am
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
Program Description:

Join us in the library garden for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. In the event of rain, program will be cancelled.

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

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jun 11 2024 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
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

Virtual Stories & Crafts

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 11 2024 Tue

Virtual Stories & Crafts

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

Join us on the River Forest Library YouTube channel for a virtual program for young children.

11 am
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pet Adoption Event with Magnificent Mutts

11:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jun 15 2024 Sat

Pet Adoption Event with Magnificent Mutts

11:00am–2:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description:

We are once again partnering with Magnificent Mutts Rescue in Hillside to bring an array of furry, adoptable friends to the Library lawn! Help a rescued animal find its forever home.

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

Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jun 11 2024 Tue

Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm–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: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

This summer, the afternoon book club is meeting on the second Tuesday of June, July, and August to discuss mystery novels. 

This month's mystery: The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz.

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

Make a Recycled Bird House/Feeder (Grades PreK-4)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 10 2024 Mon

Make a Recycled Bird House/Feeder (Grades PreK-4)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Make an awesome bird house or feeder for your yard! You bring a used milk or juice carton, and we'll supply all the means for decorating, and send you home with some bird seed too! Event will be held outside on the library lawn.

Disclaimer(s)

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Community Art Project

3:30pm–4:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jun 12 2024 Wed

Community Art Project

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: Everyone
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Stop in for a few minutes or the whole hour and work with others on a piece of community art that will be displayed at the library! The community art project occurs select Wednesdays and is ongoing. Last day to participate will be August 14th.

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+.

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 "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jun 13 2024 Thu

Teen 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
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.

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
7 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Craft and Chat

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jun 13 2024 Thu

Craft and Chat

7:00pm–8:00pm
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: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! By popular demand, we are now offering our adult crafting program every other month.

This month's craft: paint a tote bag!

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