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10 am
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
Feb 11 2025 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 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. 

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
Feb 13 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

Family Movie at the Library (Families)

10:00am–12:00pm
Families
This event is in the "Families" group
Feb 14 2025 Fri

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: Frozen.

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.

11 am
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
Feb 12 2025 Wed

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:

The afternoon book discussion group meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting. 

This month's book: The Wager by David Grann.

2 pm
Reservation

Girl Scout Brownie meeting

2:45pm–4:15pm
Feb 9 2025 Sun

Girl Scout Brownie meeting

2:45pm–4:15pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Monthly Brownie meeting

3 pm
Reservation

Lincoln PTO Belongingness and Inclusion Committee monthly meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm
Feb 9 2025 Sun

Lincoln PTO Belongingness and Inclusion Committee monthly meeting

3:30pm–4:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Lincoln PTO Belongingness and Inclusion Committee monthly meeting

This event is in the "Kids" group

STEM Club

3:45pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Feb 10 2025 Mon

STEM Club

3:45pm–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: Kids
Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Image Registration required. Grades K-4.

This month, we'll make plastic bottle balloon cars.

 

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.

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

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
Feb 11 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
Feb 12 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
Reservation

Daisy Troop 47832 Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Feb 13 2025 Thu

Daisy Troop 47832 Meeting

5:00pm–6:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Meeting for Daisy Troop 47832.

6 pm
Reservation

Kiwanis meeting

6:30pm–8:30pm
Feb 12 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

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
Feb 13 2025 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: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! For this month's craft, we will use tissue paper to create colorful paper flowers. Just in time for Valentine's Day!

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