This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 3 2024 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 3 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 "Kids" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Story Stretchers (Grade K-4) 4:00pm - 4:30pm Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 4 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: 15 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 4 2024 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Off Site 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 meeting takes place offsite, at a member's house, to select books for next year's discussions.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Dec 5 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 5 2024 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 5 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: 16 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.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 6 2024 Fri Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Pop-Up Holiday Gift Crafting (For Families) 10:30am - 11:30am Families This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Pop-Up Holiday Gift Crafting (For Families) 10:30am - 11:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Come join us for a special pop-up holiday crafting session. Make a holiday gift for someone special using recycled craft supplies! For families. 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.
Dec 8 2024 Sun Cadette Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm Dec 8 2024 Sun Cadette Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description Our monthly Cadette Girl Scout Meeting
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 8 2024 Sun James Callen Trio Concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 8 2024 Sun James Callen Trio Concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: River Forest's own jazz pianist James Callen returns to the Library with his trio for an afternoon of live music on the second floor. His trio will play his arrangements of pop and rock tunes from the ’60’s, ’70’s, and ’80’s, including songs
This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon STEM Club (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon STEM Club (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Program Description: Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Dec 10 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. Dec 10 2024 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 10 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 "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier 7:00pm - 8:00pm Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Stay tuned for details about this virtual event with children's author and cartoonist Raina Telgemeier.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 11 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: A Separate Peace by John Knowles.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Story Stretchers (Grade K-4) 4:00pm - 4:30pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Story Stretchers (Grade K-4) 4:00pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 15 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Dec 12 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Gingerbread Houses (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Gingerbread Houses (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 Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Program Description: Come decorate your very own gingerbread house! We will provide everything you need, but dress for mess, just in case. Registration required.
Dec 12 2024 Thu Tiger Scouts Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm Dec 12 2024 Thu 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
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 12 2024 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm - 8:00pm 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 Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft: TBD. We will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 13 2024 Fri Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 11:00am 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.
This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Winter Craft (Families) 10:00am - 11:00am Families This event is in the "Families" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Winter Craft (Families) 10:00am - 11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Drop in and make a winter themed craft at the library! For families. 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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat All Levels Yoga 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors Registration This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat All Levels Yoga 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Program Description: Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead an All Levels Yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 15 2024 Sun Holiday Cookie Exchange 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors Registration This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Dec 15 2024 Sun Holiday Cookie Exchange 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Seats Remaining: 20 Program Description: The holiday season is the perfect time of year to bake cookies and share them with others. Bring a batch of homemade cookies, along with the recipe you used, for other amateur bakers to taste and take home.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Kids Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Dec 16 2024 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 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.