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Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Description:

Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver.

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 "Tweens & Teens" group.

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Advance registration required.

Waitlist
Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Advance registration required.

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 "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Harry Potter Trivia

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Test your knowledge of the wizarding world in a team trivia competition. Compete as a family or round up some Potter-loving pals for your team. There...

Waitlist
Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Test your knowledge of the wizarding world in a team trivia competition. Compete as a family or round up some Potter-loving pals for your team. There will be pizza!

Tiger Scouts Meeting

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

Monthly meeting for RF Pack #67 Tiger Scouts (1st graders).

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Monthly meeting for RF Pack #67 Tiger Scouts (1st graders).

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Meet and Greet with artist Jenny Kelly

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Fireside at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:

Meet local artist Jenny Kelly, whose work will be on display during the month of November. Head upstairs to chat with her and view her exhibit, which features her Chicago series.&n...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Meet local artist Jenny Kelly, whose work will be on display during the month of November. Head upstairs to chat with her and view her exhibit, which features her Chicago series. 

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

Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6)

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Description:

Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages birth through 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 "Adults & Seniors" group.

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Marlon Brando centennial with four of Brando's early films.Tod...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch classic films. This season, we're celebrating the Marlon Brando centennial with four of Brando's early films.

This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Sloomoo Slime Master Family Slime Workshop

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
Families, Kids
Program Description:

Ever wonder how to make professional slime at home? Join Sloomoo Slime Master experts in this awesomely goopy slime workshop! For families with children ages 5-10. Registration is ...

Closed
Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Ever wonder how to make professional slime at home? Join Sloomoo Slime Master experts in this awesomely goopy slime workshop! For families with children ages 5-10. Registration is 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+.

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

The Reintroduction of Native Americans Into Illinois

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with this presentation by Gerald Savage, a HoChunk Native American also known as Chief White Winnebago. He will examine the history of his ...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with this presentation by Gerald Savage, a HoChunk Native American also known as Chief White Winnebago.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafternoon (Grades K-4)

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! Registration is required. For grades K-4.

Open
Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
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.

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. 

FRED Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

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

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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

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.

Troop 47228 Junior Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

Troop meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Troop meeting

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board
Age Group:
Everyone
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Story Stretchers (Grade K-4)

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

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

Open
Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Illinois Libraries Present: Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Zoom
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season. A two-time James Beard Foundation award winner, Smith believes...

Virtual Event
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.

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

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Description:

Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver.

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 "Tweens & Teens" group.

Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8)

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required.

Open
Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Program Description:

Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required.

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.

5th Grade Parents Concerned About Screen Time

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

Are you a parent of a 5th grade middle schooler concerned about your child’s use or exposure to screen time/ipads/phones/social media? We’d love to have you join us for a meaningfu...

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

Are you a parent of a 5th grade middle schooler concerned about your child’s use or exposure to screen time/ipads/phones/social media? We’d love to have you join us for a meaningful discussion.

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

Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6)

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Description:

Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages birth through 6 with caregiver.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages birth through 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. 

Conversation with the Village President

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:30am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

Village President Cathy Adduci hosts a quarterly Casual Conversation meeting. Held this quarter at the River Forest Public Library, President Adduci will be available to discuss va...

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

Village President Cathy Adduci hosts a quarterly Casual Conversation meeting. Held this quarter at the River Forest Public Library, President Adduci will be available to discuss various topics of interest with community members.

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

Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1)

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
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.

Open
Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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. 

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

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.