This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Sep 29 2024 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Sep 29 2024 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Sep 30 2024 Mon Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Open Registration This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Sep 30 2024 Mon Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1) 10:00am - 10:30am Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 Program Description: Come join us for books, songs, and motions in this lap-sit interactive story time! This storytime is designed for pre-walkers ages 0-1. Registration is required. 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 "Kids" group. Oct 1 2024 Tue Family Fun Bags All Day Kids This event is in the "Kids" group. Oct 1 2024 Tue Family Fun Bags All Day Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. While supplies last. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 1 2024 Tue Solve a Cold Case All Day Adults & Seniors Open Registration This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 1 2024 Tue Solve a Cold Case All Day Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Seats Remaining: 29 Program Description: Take your interest in true crime to the next level with this grab-and-go mystery-solving game where you are the detective!
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 1 2024 Tue Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:00am - 9:15am Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 1 2024 Tue Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) 9:00am - 9:15am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library-wide Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 1 2024 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 1 2024 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm 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. Oct 2 2024 Wed Alebrije Workshop (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Alebrije Workshop (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month by learning about Alebrije and where they come from during a short presentation. Then, each person receives their own 3D printed alebrije and supplies to paint it!
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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: The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
This event is in the "Families" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri Halloween Hoot 'n Howl 5:00pm - 7:00pm Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri Halloween Hoot 'n Howl 5:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Off Site Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Join River Forest Public Library, River Forest Park District, and Trailside Museum at Keystone Park for an evening of family fun featuring live music, pumpkin painting, native animals, s’mores and more. 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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Community Paper Shredding 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Community Paper Shredding 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: If you have documents that need to be safely destroyed because they contain personal information, bring them to the Library for this community shredding event. A paper shredding company will be stationed in the parking lot.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 6 2024 Sun Edgar Allan Poe: To Tell a Tale 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 6 2024 Sun Edgar Allan Poe: To Tell a Tale 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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: Literary chills abound in this performance by actor Terry Lynch, taking on the role of legendary spine-tingler Edgar Allan Poe.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:00am Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 7 2024 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:00am 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.
Oct 7 2024 Mon West Suburban Home Day Care Association 6:30pm - 8:15pm Oct 7 2024 Mon West Suburban Home Day Care Association 6:30pm - 8:15pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Our members will attend with a guest speaker.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 10:30am 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 8 2024 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm 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.
Oct 8 2024 Tue D90 PTO Science and Innovation Fair Planning Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm Oct 8 2024 Tue D90 PTO Science and Innovation Fair Planning Meeting 7:00pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Meeting to plan the Willard Science Fair.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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: Cher Ami and Major Whittingsley by Kathleen Rooney.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed RFPL Policy Committee 3:30pm - 4:30pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed RFPL Policy Committee 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Kids" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Story Stretchers (Grade K-4) 4:00pm - 4:30pm Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Story Stretchers (Grade K-4) 4:00pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 9 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.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Illinois Libraries Present: Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of Crying in the Bathroom and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Kayak with the Library! 10:00am - 1:00pm Adults & Seniors Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Kayak with the Library! 10:00am - 1:00pm Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect Program Description: We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County!
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 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.
Oct 10 2024 Thu Daisy Troop 47832 Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Oct 10 2024 Thu Daisy Troop 47832 Meeting 6:00pm - 7:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description Daisy Troop meeting. If there is a cancellation in the Barbara Hall Meeting Room, we'd prefer that room, since we have a lot of Daisy Scouts.
