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10 am
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Movie at the Library (Families)

10:00am–12:00pm
Families
This event is in the "Families" group
Jan 20 2025 Mon

Family Movie at the Library (Families)

10:00am–12:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Turning Red.

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. 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jan 23 2025 Thu

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

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, 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. 

This event is in the "Families" group

Brookfield Zoo Storytime at the Library!

10:00am–11:00am
Families
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Families" group
Jan 24 2025 Fri

Brookfield Zoo Storytime at the Library!

10:00am–11:00am
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: Families
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Prepare to journey to the arctic with Miss Jenn and staff from the Brookfield Zoo! This very special story time all about animals in arctic habitats will also include arctic-themed play stations! The ZAP!

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
12 pm
Reservation

FRED Meeting

12:00pm–1:30pm
Jan 21 2025 Tue

FRED Meeting

12:00pm–1:30pm
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

Brownie Troop 47458 Meeting

1:45pm–4:00pm
Jan 25 2025 Sat

Brownie Troop 47458 Meeting

1:45pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Girl Scout Brownie Troop meeting

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

Safe Landing: A Family's Journey After the Crash of Flight 191

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jan 19 2025 Sun

Safe Landing: A Family's Journey After the Crash of Flight 191

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: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

In 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 crashed near O'Hare Airport. With 273 fatalities, it was the deadliest aviation accident in American history.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jan 24 2025 Fri

RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting

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: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
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
Jan 21 2025 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 "Kids" group

Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)

3:30pm–4:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jan 22 2025 Wed

Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)

3:30pm–4:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. Grades K-4.

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+.

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
Jan 21 2025 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
Reservation

Kiwanis meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Jan 22 2025 Wed

Kiwanis meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Club Meeting and program

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

Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jan 23 2025 Thu

Illinois Libraries Present: Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

7:00pm–8:00pm
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with stand-up comedian Michelle Buteau, author of the memoir Survival of the Thickest.

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