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Lucy! An Original Solo Musical Based on the Life of Lucille Ball

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 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:

Making an encore appearance at the Library after her double performance as Joan Crawford and Bette Davis in 2022, performer Jillann Gabrielle brings us another original one-woman m

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:
Making an encore appearance at the Library after her double performance as Joan Crawford and Bette Davis in 2022, performer Jillann Gabrielle brings us another original one-woman musical extravaganza. Jillann traces the life of Lucille Ball, America'...

Gentle Yoga

Saturday, July 13, 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
Registration 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. Brought to you in partner...
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Film Lover Fridays

Friday, July 19, 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. Today we'll be watching Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), the first (and, acco...
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Antiques Appraisal

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

Do you have old treasures lying around that you suspect may be worth something? Have you ever watched Antiques Roadshow on PBS and wished you could have your own items appraised 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Program Description:
Do you have old treasures lying around that you suspect may be worth something? Have you ever watched Antiques Roadshow on PBS and wished you could have your own items appraised by an antiques expert? Rex Newell, an antiques dealer with over 20 years...
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River Forest's Forgotten Place: The History of Edgewater Park

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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:

OPRF Historical Society volunteer Frank FioRito presents his research on a forgotten piece of River Forest history. No trace of it remains today, but once there was a quirky subdiv

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:
OPRF Historical Society volunteer Frank FioRito presents his research on a forgotten piece of River Forest history. No trace of it remains today, but once there was a quirky subdivision tucked away in what is now the Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve. H...

Coffee Monday

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
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:

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

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the 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. Brought to you in partnership with the Ri...

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
Registration 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. This month's craft: a linoleum block printing workshop led by guest instructor Sheldon Till-Campbell. We will provide the supplie...
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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. Today we'll be watching Spielberg's 2017 film The Post, starring Tom Hanks a...
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. Mike and his sons discovered sand...

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
Registration 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. Brought to you in partner...