Week Calendar | River Forest Public Library

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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10 am		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Baby Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes 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. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Mini Makers (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Program Description: Pop in the children's room on the last Friday of the month and make a fun craft! For ages 0-6 with a 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
11 am					This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Half Day Craft 'n' Snack (Grades 5-8) 11:30am–1:00pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Program Description: Join us after this half day of school for a craft and some treats! Disclaimer(s) 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 "Kids" group Dinosaur Discoveries with T-Rexplorer (Grades K-4) 11:45am–1:00pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Join T-Rexplorers for a fun, interactive, engaging program with authentic dinosaur fossils, and learn about dinosaurs. Arrive 15 minutes before the start and meet Green Bean, a baby "Triceratops"! Registration is required. For 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+.	This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Community Storytime at Wonder Works Children's Museum 11:00am–11:30am Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Location: Off Site Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. For families. 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.
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Global Film Forum 2:00pm–4:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans. This month's film: Petite Maman (France).						This event is in the "Families" group Let's Make: Your Own Washi Tape Car Track! (Families) 2:00pm–3:00pm Families This event is in the "Families" group Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Join us for a story and bring your own toy car! We will create our own car track with carboard and washi tape to use and take home. For families. 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:30pm–4:00pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! Registration is required. For 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+. 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) 3:30pm–4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group 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, STEAM 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Pop-in Play & Learn (Grades PreK-2) 3:30pm–4:30pm Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Kids" group Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Pop in for hands-on stations involving letter and number recognition, sensory play, games, and fine motor skill practice! For grades PreK-2 and their grown-ups. 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.
4 pm
5 pm			Reservation Lincoln 3rd grade Brownie troop 47496 5:00pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Brownie Girl Scout troop meeting
6 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group Read to a Dog, Read with Me (Grades K-4) 6:00pm–7:00pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Join library staff and PAWSitive and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog!		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Silent Reading Party 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults & Seniors Upcoming Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Upcoming Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: By popular demand, the Library is offering another silent reading party, aka "happy hour for introverts!" It's like a book club, but without the assigned reading or forced discussion. This event will take place at a special offsite event space.

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