This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. David Ellis Author Visit Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: The Library is excited to welcome bestselling local author David Ellis to celebrate the release of his new book The Best Lies. David Ellis is a judge and an Edgar Award-winning ... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Sep 22 2024 Sun David Ellis Author Visit 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: The Library is excited to welcome bestselling local author David Ellis to celebrate the release of his new book The Best Lies.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Crafternoon (Grades K-4) Monday, September 23, 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. Closed Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Sep 23 2024 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Closed Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 4067 Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Den meeting for lion cub scouts in pack 4067 Sep 23 2024 Mon Lion Den Meeting Cub Scouts Pack 4067 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Den meeting for lion cub scouts in pack 4067
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) Tuesday, September 24, 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. Sep 24 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, September 24, 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. Sep 24 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. Read to a Dog (Grades K-4) Tuesday, September 24, 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. Sep 24 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+.
Troop 47228 Mtg Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Girl Scout meeting Sep 24 2024 Tue Troop 47228 Mtg 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Girl Scout meeting
This event is in the "Kids" group. Story Stretchers (Grade K-4) Wednesday, September 25, 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. Sep 25 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: 12 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.
Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park Business Meeting Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:45pm - 8:15pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Regularly scheduled Kiwanis Club business meeting Sep 25 2024 Wed Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park Business Meeting 6:45pm - 8:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description Regularly scheduled Kiwanis Club business meeting
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Autumn Harvest Favorites: A Cooking Demonstration & Tasting Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Chef Susan Maddox, culinary instructor at College of DuPage, returns to demonstrate recipes involving seasonal fall ingredients. There will also be a tasting! Registration requi... Waitlist Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Sep 25 2024 Wed Autumn Harvest Favorites: A Cooking Demonstration & Tasting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Waitlist Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Required Seats Remaining: 0 Program Description: Chef Susan Maddox, culinary instructor at College of DuPage, returns to demonstrate recipes involving seasonal fall ingredients. There will also be a tasting!
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) Thursday, September 26, 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. Sep 26 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. Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) Thursday, September 26, 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 This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Sep 26 2024 Thu Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Learn & Connect Required Seats Remaining: 8 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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) Friday, September 27, 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. Sep 27 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 "Kids" group. Comic Making Class (Grades 2-4) Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Kids Program Description: Do you love graphic novels? Do you love telling stories? Come to our comic making class and learn to create your own amazing comics! For grades 2-4, Registration is required. Open Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Sep 28 2024 Sat Comic Making Class (Grades 2-4) 10:00am - 11:00am Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 2 Program Description: Do you love graphic novels? Do you love telling stories? Come to our comic making class and learn to create your own amazing comics! For grades 2-4, Registration is required.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Global Film Forum Sunday, September 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 the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Days in Mariupol, an up-close look at the wa... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Sep 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1) Monday, September 30, 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 This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Sep 30 2024 Mon Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1) 10:00am - 10:30am Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 11 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 "Kids" group. Family Fun Bags All Day Children's Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment 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. Oct 1 2024 Tue Family Fun Bags All Day Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Solve a Cold Case All Day Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Take your interest in true crime to the next level with this grab-and-go mystery-solving game where you are the detective! Starting October 1st, stop by the second-floor desk to... Open Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 1 2024 Tue Solve a Cold Case All Day Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 30 Program Description: Take your interest in true crime to the next level with this grab-and-go mystery-solving game where you are the detective!
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) Tuesday, October 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. Oct 1 2024 Tue 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, October 1, 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. Oct 1 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Alebrije Workshop (Grades 5-8) Wednesday, October 2, 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: Middle Schoolers are invited to celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month by learning about Alebrije and where they come from during a short presentation. Then, each person receiv... Open Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Alebrije Workshop (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: 10 Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month by learning about Alebrije and where they come from during a short presentation. Then, each person receives their own 3D printed alebrije and supplies to paint it!
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Evening Book Club Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library 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 selection: The Short Stories of F. Scott F... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room 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 selection: The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
This event is in the "Families" group. Halloween Hoot 'n Howl Friday, October 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Off Site Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Families Program Description: Join River Forest Public Library, River Forest Park District, and Trailside Museum at Keystone Park for an evening of family fun featuring live music, pumpkin painting, native anim... Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri Halloween Hoot 'n Howl 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Off Site Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Join River Forest Public Library, River Forest Park District, and Trailside Museum at Keystone Park for an evening of family fun featuring live music, pumpkin painting, native animals, s’mores and more. 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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Community Paper Shredding Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: If you have documents that need to be safely destroyed because they contain personal information, bring them to the Library for this community shredding event. A paper shredding co... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Community Paper Shredding 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: If you have documents that need to be safely destroyed because they contain personal information, bring them to the Library for this community shredding event. A paper shredding company will be stationed in the parking lot.
