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Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Story Times/Early Childhood
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: Story Times/Early Childhood
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. 

Steve the Sloth

Flying Fox Conservation Fund (Grades K-8)

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids
Program Description:

Join the Flying Fox Conservation Fund and learn about some of the most amazing creatures from around the world. There is something for everyone at this unique, hands on animal prog...

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Program Description:

Join the Flying Fox Conservation Fund and learn about some of the most amazing creatures from around the world. There is something for everyone at this unique, hands on animal program.

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+.

Evening Book Club

Wednesday, August 7, 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: TBD.

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: TBD.

Stories in the Forest (Ages 0-6)

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Story Times/Early Childhood
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Description:

Join the River Forest Public Library and Trailside Museum staff at the Trailside Museum of Natural History for a free “Stories in the Forest” program! Meet at the outdoor Nature Pl...

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:

Join the River Forest Public Library and Trailside Museum staff at the Trailside Museum of Natural History for a free “Stories in the Forest” program! Meet at the outdoor Nature Play Area Gazebo by the Museum.

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. 

Craft and Chat

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! By popular demand, we are now offering our adult crafting program every other month. This month's craft: a linoleum block printing workshop led by ...

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! By popular demand, we are now offering our adult crafting program every other month.

Story Garden

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Story Times/Early Childhood
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:

Wander through our garden as you read a story. Stories will change on the second Monday of the month.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:

Wander through our garden as you read a story. Stories will change on the second Monday of the month.

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Story Times/Early Childhood
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: Story Times/Early Childhood
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. 

Virtual Stories & Crafts

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Zoom
Program Type:
Story Times/Early Childhood
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Description:

Join us on the River Forest Library YouTube channel for a virtual program for young children. New episodes drop the second Tuesday of the month at 10AM. Subscribe to our page ...

Virtual Event
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:

Join us on the River Forest Library YouTube channel for a virtual program for young children.

Community Art Project

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:

Stop in for a few minutes or the whole hour and work with others on a piece of community art that will be displayed at the library! The community art project occurs select Wednesda...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:

Stop in for a few minutes or the whole hour and work with others on a piece of community art that will be displayed at the library! The community art project occurs select Wednesdays and is ongoing. Last day to participate will be August 14th.

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.

kayaks on pond

Kayak with the Library!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County!  Kayak on Thatcher Glen Pond at the Trailside Museum with members of the Children's staff! Children 5 and up and ...

Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Program Description:

We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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.

Boba Bonanza! (Grades 5-8)

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

Love boba? Come make your own at the library! Try different types of boba and do a cute boba craft. Advance registration required. For grades 5-8.

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Program Description:

Love boba? Come make your own at the library! Try different types of boba and do a cute boba craft. Advance registration required. For grades 5-8.

Film poster

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the 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 summer, we're paying tribute to the king of summer blockbusters, Steven Spielberg. Today ...

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

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch classic films. This summer, we're paying tribute to the king of summer blockbusters, Steven Spielberg.

Mike Curtis

Around the World in 80 Sandwiches

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

Local author Mike Curtis's new book Around the World in 80 Sandwiches tells the story of one man's attempt to show his sons the world through sandwiches—either made at home or foun...

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

Local author Mike Curtis's new book Around the World in 80 Sandwiches tells the story of one man's attempt to show his sons the world through sandwiches—either made at home or found at restaurants around Chicagoland.

Welcome Back (Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Sponsored by the Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Description:

Enjoy a "welcome back" snack and find out about the terrific library materials and fun programs the Library offers just for Middle School students. Sponsored by Oak Park River Fore...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Sponsored by the Oak Park River Forest Youth Services
Program Description:

Enjoy a "welcome back" snack and find out about the terrific library materials and fun programs the Library offers just for Middle School students. Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services.

Bourbon Aristocracy

Outdoor Concert Series: Bourbon Aristocracy (Bluegrass)

Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

The Library is pleased to present a series of outdoor concerts in our garden on the fourth Thursday evening of June, July, and August. This month, we have an authentic Kentucky-sty...

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:

The Library is pleased to present a series of outdoor concerts in our garden on the fourth Thursday evening of June, July, and August.

Film poster

Watch the Oscar Winners: Poor Things

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Ready to catch up with some of this year's Academy Award–winning films? You can see them at the Library! This month we are showing Poor Things, which won the Oscar for Best Actr...

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

Ready to catch up with some of this year's Academy Award–winning films? You can see them at the Library!

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Sponsored by the 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: Sponsored by the 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.

Theo the Basset Hound

Read to a Dog

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Culture, & Entertainment
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...

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.

All Levels Yoga

Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Description:

Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your subconscious and ...

Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your subconscious and awakening new energy. Registration required.