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Jul 14 2024 Sun
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River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Take 'n' Makes

All Day
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jul 15 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.

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
Jul 15 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
Jul 16 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. 

Reservation

Medicare 101 Educational Seminar

10:30am–12:00pm
Jul 17 2024 Wed

Medicare 101 Educational Seminar

10:30am–12:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

An educational event for residents, in our community & surrounding areas, turning 65 and who want to learn more about Medicare & their options moving forward.

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
Jul 18 2024 Thu

Stories in the Forest (Ages 0-6)

10:00am–10:30am
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:

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 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. 

11 am
This event is in the "Families" group
Cancelled

Kayak with the Library! (For Families)

11:00am–1:00pm
Families
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Families" group
Jul 18 2024 Thu

Cancelled

Kayak with the Library! (For Families)

11:00am–1:00pm
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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+.

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

12 pm
Reservation

FRED Meeting

12:00pm–2:00pm
Jul 16 2024 Tue

FRED Meeting

12:00pm–2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

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1 pm
Reservation

Elementary School Book Club Discussion-Spy School

1:30pm–3:30pm
Jul 18 2024 Thu

Elementary School Book Club Discussion-Spy School

1:30pm–3:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Elementary School Book Club Discussion- We will discuss the book Spy School.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Film Lover Fridays

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jul 19 2024 Fri

Film Lover Fridays

1:00pm–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: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch classic films. This summer, we're paying tribute to the king of summer blockbusters, Steven Spielberg.

2 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Antiques Appraisal

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jul 20 2024 Sat

Antiques Appraisal

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: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Do you have old treasures lying around that you suspect may be worth something? Have you ever watched Antiques Roadshow on PBS and wished you could have your own items appraised by an antiques expert?

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

Upcycled T-Shirt Totes (Grades 5-12)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jul 16 2024 Tue

Upcycled T-Shirt Totes (Grades 5-12)

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:

Bring your old t-shirt and turn it into a tote! Don't have a t-shirt you can spare? We will have extras. Advance registration required. Grades 5-12.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Community Art Project

3:30pm–4:30pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul 17 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.

4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul 16 2024 Tue

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–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: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
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