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Afternoon Book Club

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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: The Boy in the Field by Margot Livesey.

Middle School Yoga (Grades 5-8)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Cancelled
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Program Description:

Middle Schoolers are invited to a yoga class with Bobbi Pehle from Half Moon Yogi! Registration required.

Story Stretchers (Grade K-4)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Club business meeting

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
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. 

Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Waitlist
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Advance 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.

Harry Potter Trivia

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Calling all Harry Potter fans! Test your knowledge of the wizarding world in a team trivia competition. Compete as a family or round up some Potter-loving pals for your team. There will be pizza!

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 for RF Pack #67 Tiger Scouts (1st graders).

Meet and Greet with artist Jenny Kelly

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Meet local artist Jenny Kelly, whose work will be on display during the month of November. Head upstairs to chat with her and view her exhibit, which features her Chicago series. 

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.

Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6)

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
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. 

Film Lover Fridays

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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.

Sloomoo Slime Master Family Slime Workshop

11:00am - 12:00pm
Families, Kids
Closed
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Ever wonder how to make professional slime at home? Join Sloomoo Slime Master experts in this awesomely goopy slime workshop! For families with children ages 5-10. Registration is required.

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.

The Reintroduction of Native Americans Into Illinois

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
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:

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with this presentation by Gerald Savage, a HoChunk Native American also known as Chief White Winnebago.

Crafternoon (Grades K-4)

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
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. 

FRED Meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

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Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
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.

Troop 47228 Junior Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description

Troop meeting

RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board

Story Stretchers (Grade K-4)

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Open
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Registration 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.

Illinois Libraries Present: Holiday Tips and Tricks with Chef Art Smith

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

Join Chef Art Smith to learn about his culinary journey and bring some culinary inspiration into your holiday season.

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
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. 

Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8)

3:15pm - 4:30pm
Tweens & Teens
Open
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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.

5th Grade Parents Concerned About Screen Time

6:00pm - 8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description

Are you a parent of a 5th grade middle schooler concerned about your child’s use or exposure to screen time/ipads/phones/social media? We’d love to have you join us for a meaningful discussion.