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Outdoor Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:
Join us in the Library's front garden for a socially distanced story time for young children. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Face masks are required for ages 2 and up. No ...

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. 

Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Program Description:
The Greatest of All Time Olympic athletes are hiding in the garden. See if you can find your favorite! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Face masks are required for ages 2 an...

Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:
The Greatest of All Time Olympic athletes are hiding in the garden. See if you can find your favorite! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Face masks are required for ages 2 an...

Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:
The Greatest of All Time Olympic athletes are hiding in the garden. See if you can find your favorite! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Face masks are required for ages 2 an...

Olympic GOAT Scavenger Hunt

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Program Description:
The Greatest of All Time Olympic athletes are hiding in the garden. See if you can find your favorite! This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Face masks are required for ages 2 an...

Wild about Trivia

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:
Calling all Trivia buffs! Teams are invited to participate in a fun evening of family friendly animal trivia. Only one person per team needs to register. Please state how many team members you will have in the notes field upon registration. ...

Programs in a Bag

All Day
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Program Description:
Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft and activity supplies. Register via our online program calendar to reserve your bag. Reservations open Friday at 9 AM. Pickup begins the following Mon...

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

Outdoor Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:
Join us in the Library's front garden for a socially distanced story time for young children. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Face masks are required for ages 2 and up. No ...

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. 

Bird Nest Design Challenge

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Program Description:
Design your own bird nest with a variety of found materials. Supply kits will be available for pick up at the Library 1 week before the program. Advanced registration required to receive Zoom link and password. Grades K-4.     &nb...

Virtual Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:
Join us on the River Forest Public Library YouTube channel for a live virtual story time for young children. Subscribe to our page for alerts. ...

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. 

Animal Story Yoga

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Program Description:
Your yoga flow will tell a story as you try out animal themed poses. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and simulcast on Zoom. Sign up for 1 event (outdoor or virtual) depending on preference. Those signed up outdoors will be tran...

Animal Story Yoga-VIRTUAL

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Program Description:
Your yoga flow will tell a story as you try out animal themed poses. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and simulcast on Zoom. Sign up for 1 event (outdoor or virtual) depending on preference. Those signed up outdoors will be tran...

Animal Print Decor

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Program Description:
Make your room a little bit wilder with some animal print decor. Advanced registration required to receive the Zoom link. ...

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

Nanny Nikki Music Concert

10:00am - 10:45am
Registration
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Program Description:
Join us for this live virtual event as Nanny Nikki performs a special musical show for young kids. Advanced registration required to receive Zoom link and password. All Ages. ...

Social Stitching

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Program Description:
Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, cross-stitching, or sewing? Then join us on the 4th Wednesday of the month to socialize while you stitch! Bring your own materials. Weather and safety permitting, this program will be socially distanced in the library ...

Outdoor Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:
Join us in the Library's front garden for a socially distanced story time for young children. This program will be held outside, weather permitting, and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Face masks are required for ages 2 and up. No ...

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. 

Airplanes and Flyers

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Program Description:
Learn how to make different types of paper flying machines. Supply kits will be available for pick up at the Library 1 week before the program. Advanced registration required to receive Zoom link and password. Grades K-4. ...

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

Beginners Birdwatching Journal

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Program Description:
Do you love watching birds? Record all the birds you see in this DIY bird watching journal. It's simple to make and a fun place to write about birds. Advanced registration required to receive the Zoom link. ...

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

Book Buzz

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Program Description:
Calling all book lovers! No time to read an assigned book each month? Come hear our librarians tell you about new and upcoming books you might enjoy and share what you have loved reading recently, too.  ...

Bird Feeders

10:00am - 10:30am
Registration
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Program Description:
Make a bird feeder to hang out outside. Supply kits will be available for pick up at the Library 1 week before the program. Advanced registration required to receive Zoom link and password. All Ages. ...

Programs in a Bag

All Day
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Program Description:
Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each week and include craft and activity supplies. Register via our online program calendar to reserve your bag. Reservations open Friday at 9 AM. Pickup begins the following Mon...

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

Coffee Monday

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Program Description:
Join us on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, breakfast snacks, and conversation. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community. This program will be socially distanced in the library...

Treetop Trivia

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Program Description:
Test out your animal knowledge during an interactive trivia game. Advanced registration required to receive Zoom link and password. Grades K-4. ...

Virtual Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:
Join us on the River Forest Public Library YouTube channel for a live virtual story time for young children. Subscribe to our page for alerts. ...

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.