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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
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

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.

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
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 SmileDramaSistersGhosts, 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...

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
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.

Daisy Troop 47832 Meeting

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

Daisy Troop Meeting - Last of the Year

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

Daisy Troop Meeting - Last of the Year

Brownie Monthly meeting

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

Celebrate the holidays and the cookie season kickoff

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

Celebrate the holidays and the cookie season kickoff

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.

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
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Program Description:

Come decorate your very own gingerbread house! We will provide everything you need, but dress for mess, just in case. Registration required.

Tiger Scouts Meeting

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at River Forest Public Library
Event Description:

Monthly meeting

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 ...

Waitlist
Required
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: 0
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.

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.

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...

Open
Required
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: 18
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...

Open
Required
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: 19
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.

Open
Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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

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.

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.

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.

Exam Cram (Grades 9-12)

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens.

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

Come study at the Library! Snacks and destressing activities will be provided at this event just for Teens.

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.

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...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

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.

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.