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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Virtual Stories & Crafts

10:00am - 10:30am
Virtual Event
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:
Join us on the River Forest Library YouTube channel for a virtual program for young children. New episodes drop the second Tuesday of the month at 10AM. Subscribe to our page for alerts. ...
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: River Forest Public Library
Room: Community Room
Event Description
This event is to introduce and explain services available, at no charge, to family caregivers living in Oak Park and River Forest. There will be an explanation of other qualifications and how to apply. Handouts will be distributed, and time will be s...
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the 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 "Adults & Seniors" group.

Great Decisions

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Program Description:
Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association. In each session, we will watch a recorded video lecture and then discuss the topic as a group. Readings for e...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:
Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Advanced registration required. Grades K-2 ...

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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.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:
This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. For ages 18 months - 3. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all ti...

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.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Description:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join us in decorating rocks with positive messages for the garden out front and pick up a few self-care tips along the way. For grades 5-8. ...
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 the River Forest Township
Program Description:
When Oak Park–based author Mary Anne Mohanraj learned she had breast cancer, she immediately began recording the details in her blog. These entries became the new book Tornado, an honest, day-by-day account of diagnosis, chemo, surgery, radiation, an...
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
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 "Adults & Seniors" group.

Film Lover Fridays

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:
Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch classic films. This summer, we're paying tribute to the king of summer blockbusters, Steven Spielberg. Today we'll be watching Spielberg's very first film, Duel (1971). This tense...
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Come to the library for a meet and greet with Bluey! Get your picture taken with Bluey, and take home some fun activities, while supplies last! For families. Event will be held outside on the library lawn. In case of inclement weather, event will be ...

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. 

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:
In recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, area resident (and Wednesday Journal staffer) Lourdes Nicholls tells the story of her family's experience in an incarceration camp for Americans of Japanese ancestry. Hear the pe...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:
Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! Advanced 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+.

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend, to our special evening story time! Ages 2-7 with a caregiver. ...

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. 

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.

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: Story Times/Early Childhood
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.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the 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 "Everyone" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:
Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Advanced registration required. Grades K-2 ...

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.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
Program Description:
This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. For ages 18 months - 3. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all ti...

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.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Authors & Books, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:
Food journalist Steve Dolinsky, known for his TV reports on Chicago food for NBC 5, comes to the Library to discuss all things Chicago pizza. Steve will talk about the history of deep dish as well as a multitude of other pizza styles found in and aro...
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Story Times/Early Childhood
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 "Tweens & Teens" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Middle Schoolers are invited to join us today after this half day of school to watch My Neighbor Totoro and have a snack. ...

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 "Adults & Seniors" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Program Description:
Ready to catch up with some of this year's Academy Award–winning films? You can see them at the Library! This month we are showing Anatomy of a Fall, the French drama that won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. ...