This event is in the "Kids" group. Read to a Dog (Grades K-4) Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Kids Program Description: Join library staff and Therapaws and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Four 15 minute time sl... Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Nov 26 2024 Tue Read to a Dog (Grades K-4) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Closed Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect Required Seats Remaining: 0 Program Description: Join library staff and Therapaws and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Four 15 minute time slots are available. 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+.
Early closing for Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm River Forest Public Library Closing Nov 27 2024 Wed Closing Early closing for Thanksgiving 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: River Forest Public Library
Library closed for Thanksgiving All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Nov 28 2024 Thu Closing Library closed for Thanksgiving All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Kids" group. Family Fun Bags All Day Children's Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Kids Program Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. While supplies last. This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 1 2024 Sun Family Fun Bags All Day Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. While supplies last. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:15am Library-wide at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12... This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 1 2024 Sun Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:00am - 9:15am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library-wide Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Coffee Monday Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about thing... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 2 2024 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:00am 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: Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) Tuesday, December 3, 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. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 10:30am 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, December 3, 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. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm 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 (Grade K-4) Wednesday, December 4, 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 This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Story Stretchers (Grade K-4) 4:00pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 15 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. Evening Book Club Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: The evening book club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's meeting takes place offsite, at a member's... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The evening book club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's meeting takes place offsite, at a member's house, to select books for next year's discussions.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) Thursday, December 5, 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. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am 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, December 5, 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. Open Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 12 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) Friday, December 6, 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. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 11:00am 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 "Families" group. Pop-Up Holiday Gift Crafting (For Families) Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Families Program Description: Come for a special pop-up holiday crafting session. Make a holiday gift for someone special using recycled craft supplies! For families. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Pop-Up Holiday Gift Crafting (For Families) 10:30am - 11:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Come for a special pop-up holiday crafting session. Make a holiday gift for someone special using recycled craft supplies! 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.
Cadette Meeting Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Our monthly Cadette Girl Scout Meeting Dec 8 2024 Sun Cadette Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description Our monthly Cadette Girl Scout Meeting
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. James Callen Trio Concert Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: River Forest's own jazz pianist James Callen returns to the Library with his trio for an afternoon of live music on the second floor. His trio will play his arrangements of po... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 8 2024 Sun James Callen Trio Concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: River Forest's own jazz pianist James Callen returns to the Library with his trio for an afternoon of live music on the second floor. His trio will play his arrangements of pop and rock tunes from the ’60’s, ’70’s, and ’80’s, including songs
This event is in the "Kids" group. STEM Club (Grades K-4) Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: STEAM Age Group: Kids Program Description: Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Registration is required. Grades K-4. Open Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon STEM Club (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 14 Program Description: Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) Tuesday, December 10, 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. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 10:30am 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, December 10, 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. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm 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. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Zoom Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Description: Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters,&n... Virtual Event This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: The afternoon book club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's selection: A Separate Peace by John Kno... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm - 2:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The afternoon book club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's selection: A Separate Peace by John Knowles.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Story Stretchers (Grade K-4) Wednesday, December 11, 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 This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Story Stretchers (Grade K-4) 4:00pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 15 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) Thursday, December 12, 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. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am 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. Gingerbread Houses (Grades 5-8) Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Come decorate your very own gingerbread house! We will provide everything you need, but dress for mess, just in case. Registration required. Open Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Gingerbread Houses (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 11 Program Description: Come decorate your very own gingerbread house! We will provide everything you need, but dress for mess, just in case. Registration required.
