Tiger Scouts Meeting Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Monthly meeting Dec 12 2024 Thu Tiger Scouts Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description Monthly meeting
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Craft and Chat Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft: making winter gnomes.The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. Registration required. To ... Open Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm - 8:00pm Open 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 Required Seats Remaining: 2 Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft: making winter gnomes.The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. Registration required. To avoid duplicate sign-ups, please only register yourself.
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 13, 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 13 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. Winter Craft (Families) Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Families Program Description: Drop in and make a winter themed craft at the library! For families. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Winter Craft (Families) 10:00am - 11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Drop in and make a winter themed craft at the library! 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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. All Levels Yoga Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Fore... Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat All Levels Yoga 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Required Seats Remaining: 20 Program Description: Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Holiday Cookie Exchange Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bake cookies and share them with others. Bring a batch of homemade cookies, along with the recipe you used, for other amateur bake... Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 15 2024 Sun Holiday Cookie Exchange 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Required Seats Remaining: 20 Program Description: The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bake cookies and share them with others. Bring a batch of homemade cookies, along with the recipe you used, for other amateur bakers to taste and take home.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Crafternoon (Grades K-4) Monday, December 16, 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. Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 16 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.
lion den meeting cub scouts pack 67 Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: lion den meeting cub scouts Dec 16 2024 Mon lion den meeting cub scouts pack 67 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description lion den meeting cub scouts
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) Tuesday, December 17, 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 17 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 17, 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 17 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. Free Spirit Siberian Sled Team (Grades K-4) Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Off Site Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Kids Program Description: Learn about huskies while experiencing a little about the sport of mushing in this awesome winter program! Event will be held indoors and out, so please dress accordingly. Attendee... Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 18 2024 Wed Free Spirit Siberian Sled Team (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 5:30pm Location: Off Site Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 40 Program Description: Learn about huskies while experiencing a little about the sport of mushing in this awesome winter program! Event will be held indoors and out, so please dress accordingly. 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 "Families" group. Holiday Movie at the Library (Families) Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Families Program Description: Get ready for winter break with a winter themed movie at the library! We'll be watching Abominable. Light snacks will be provided. For families. This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Holiday Movie at the Library (Families) 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Get ready for winter break with a winter themed movie at the library! We'll be watching Abominable. Light snacks will be provided. 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. 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. Mini-Art Show (Grades 5-8) Thursday, December 19, 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: Calling all aspiring artists! Every other month, come create something to be put on display upstairs in the Middle School & Teen Area after the program. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Mini-Art Show (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 Program Description: Calling all aspiring artists! Every other month, come create something to be put on display upstairs in the Middle School & Teen Area after the program.
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: Little Women: The Musical An At Home Experience All Day Virtual Zoom Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Description: From December 20 through December 22, watch a recorded live performance of Little Women: The Musical. Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th... 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 20 2024 Fri Illinois Libraries Present: Little Women: The Musical An At Home Experience All Day Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: From December 20 through December 22, watch a recorded live performance of Little Women: The Musical.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Film Lover Fridays Friday, December 20, 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. ... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 20 2024 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm 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.
Library closed for Christmas Eve All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Dec 24 2024 Tue Closing Library closed for Christmas Eve All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
Library closed for Christmas All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Dec 25 2024 Wed Closing Library closed for Christmas All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Global Film Forum Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans. This month's film is Living, a British film starring Bill Nighy that earned him a Best Actor nomin... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 29 2024 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.
This event is in the "Families" group. Noon Year's Eve Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Families Program Description: Count down to the noon year with us at this fun annual program. Make a craft, make some noise, and have a dance party with library staff! This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 31 2024 Tue Noon Year's Eve 11:30am - 12:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Count down to the noon year with us at this fun annual program. Make a craft, make some noise, and have a dance party with library staff! 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.
Early Closing for New Year's Eve Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm River Forest Public Library Closing Dec 31 2024 Tue Closing Early Closing for New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: River Forest Public Library
Library closed for New Year's Day All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Jan 1 2025 Wed Closing Library closed for New Year's Day All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Coffee Monday Monday, January 6, 2025 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. Jan 6 2025 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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. Jan 7 2025 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Afternoon Book Club Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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 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: TBD. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jan 8 2025 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 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: TBD.
