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Jun 8 2025 Sun
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River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12)

All Day
Tweens & Teens
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jun 9 2025 Mon

Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12)

All Day
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Program Description:

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

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

Tuesday Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group
Jun 10 2025 Tue

Tuesday Tales

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 "Kids" group

STEM Club Summer Edition: Egg Drop

10:30am–11:30am
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 14 2025 Sat

STEM Club Summer Edition: Egg Drop

10:30am–11:30am
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: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Program Description:

Can you drop a raw egg without it breaking? Test out your design and engineering skills at this special STEM Club summer edition. For grades K-4. Registration required. In case of rain, program will be cancelled.

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.

11 am
This event is in the "Everyone" group

RFPL Facilities Committee

11:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jun 13 2025 Fri

RFPL Facilities Committee

11:00am–1:00pm
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
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Meditation Soundbath

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jun 14 2025 Sat

Meditation Soundbath

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your inner deep subconscious and awakening new energy.

3 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group

Messy Mondays

3:30pm–4:00pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 9 2025 Mon

Messy Mondays

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
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required.

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.

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group

Linoleum Block Printing (Grades 5-12)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group
Jun 10 2025 Tue

Linoleum Block Printing (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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us in learning to carve your own linoleum block. These blocks will then be used to create your very own unique print! Registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

Reservation

River Forest Public Works

3:30pm–4:30pm
Jun 10 2025 Tue

River Forest Public Works

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

Ten people having a 1/2 hour meeting, no a/v equipment needed

This event is in the "Kids" group

Art for Kids

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 11 2025 Wed

Art for Kids

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: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Learn about different art styles and techniques while creating your own art. This program is best attended as a series, but kids can still enjoy one on its own. For grades K-4, registration is required. Dress for mess.

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
Reservation

Rise To Recovery Organization Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Jun 9 2025 Mon

Rise To Recovery Organization Meeting

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Eating Disorder recovery awareness/club meeting.

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

Craft and Chat

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Jun 12 2025 Thu

Craft and Chat

7:00pm–8:30pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: Create a Matisse-inspired watercolor painting in a guided class led by an instructor from local art studio Slowfire.

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