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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
Oct 1 2024 Tue

Family Fun Bags

All Day
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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. 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 "Adults & Seniors" group

Solve a Cold Case

All Day
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Oct 1 2024 Tue

Solve a Cold Case

All Day
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Program Description:

Take your interest in true crime to the next level with this grab-and-go mystery-solving game where you are the detective!

9 am
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12)

9:00am–9:15am
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Oct 1 2024 Tue

Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12)

9:00am–9:15am
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: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12.

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

Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Sep 30 2024 Mon

Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1)

10:00am–10:30am
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: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Come join us for books, songs, and motions in this lap-sit interactive story time! This storytime is designed for pre-walkers ages 0-1. Registration is required.

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

Global Film Forum

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Sep 29 2024 Sun

Global Film Forum

2:00pm–4:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Community Paper Shredding

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Oct 5 2024 Sat

Community Paper Shredding

2:00pm–4:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

A paper shredding company will be stationed in the parking lot.

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

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Oct 1 2024 Tue

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm–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: Arts & Crafts, 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

Alebrije Workshop (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Oct 2 2024 Wed

Alebrije Workshop (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm–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:

Middle Schoolers are invited to celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month by learning about Alebrije and where they come from during a short presentation. Then, each person receives their own 3D printed alebrije and supplies to paint it!

4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "Families" group

Halloween Hoot 'n Howl

5:00pm–7:00pm
Families
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Families" group
Oct 4 2024 Fri

Halloween Hoot 'n Howl

5:00pm–7:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families
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
7 pm
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
Oct 2 2024 Wed

Evening Book Club

7:00pm–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: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

The evening book club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.

This month's selection: The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

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