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Gentle Yoga

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Waitlist
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Rescheduled from July 12. Please note the earlier start time of 11 AM.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

A History of Newspaper Comic Strips

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

With just a few panels in the funny pages, cartoonists of the early 20th century created one of America's most popular and enduring art forms.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Coffee Monday

10:00am–11:00am
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:

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

West Side Stories: A River Forest Walking Tour

10:00am–11:30am
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Take a stroll through scenic, historic River Forest on this walking tour led by the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Craft and Chat

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: Diamond Painting Coasters

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

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 each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing Technicolor movies in support of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, the theme of which is "Color Our World."

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Roadside Attractions with Leslie Goddard

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:

Have you ever slept in a wigwam? Or taken a selfie with Paul Bunyan? Ever stepped inside an alligator’s mouth?

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

All Levels Yoga

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads an all-levels yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Coffee Monday

10:00am–11:00am
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:

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Chair Yoga

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead a chair yoga class. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

River Forest Reads: Writing Gatsby

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Cheese 101

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Professional cheesemonger Meredith Meder, owner of Full Circle Cheese in Villa Park, presents an introductory cheese class.

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

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Craft and Chat

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: a candle-making class led by a guest instructor. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Paper Shredding Event

2:00pm–4:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

If you have documents that need to be safely destroyed because they contain personal information, bring them to the Library parking lot for this community paper shredding event.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Coffee Monday

10:00am–11:00am
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:

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

River Forest Reads: Community Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Meditation Soundbath

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults & Seniors
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your inner deep subconscious and awakening new energy. 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

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

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

This program is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. In honor of its 100th anniversary, F.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Illinois' Most Storied Cemeteries

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:

Illinois travel expert John Kokoris returns to the Library for a look at the graves of great Illinoisans and notable monuments to lives well-lived. We'll also look at art and literature inspired by these storied cemeteries.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Coffee Monday

10:00am–11:00am
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:

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.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Silent Reading Party at Black Fodder Coffee

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults & Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Attention introverts! Would you like to read in a communal setting, but without the assigned reading or forced discussion of a traditional book club? Come to our silent reading party at Black Fodder Coffee!