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Gentle Yoga

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:
Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead a gentle 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.

Adult Coloring Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
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:
Coloring isn't just for kids! Studies have shown that coloring has mental health benefits for adults. Join us on the third Monday of each month for this relaxing and social activity. We provide coloring sheets and colored pencils, but feel free to br...
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Element Jar Necklaces

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, STEAM
Program Description:
Have you ever tried to capture the essence of wind in a jar? Join us for a craft where we show you how! ...
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 "Tweens & Teens" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, STEAM
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. Available on a first come first served basis. This week's craft is: Paper Beads ...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Film Lover Fridays

12:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Program Description:
Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch great classic films. This season, we're watching movies directed by women. This month's film: Wanda (1970), a drama directed by Barbara Loden that was recently vote...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:
An intimate concert of classical flute music. The NEIU Flute Trio features one of our own staff members, Marissa Walentschik! Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. ...
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Scavenger Hunt

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Description:
Explore the outside of the library while searching for clues! The first to finish finding all the items will enjoy a prize! ...
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, STEAM
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. Available on a first come first served basis. This week's craft is: DIY Yarn Pompoms ...
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, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:
Join film historian Dr. Annette Bochenek for a multimedia presentation about the history of funny women in film, television, and radio, including Gracie Allen, Lucille Ball, Eve Arden, and more. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Tow...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description:
How many items are in the jar? Guess the closest and win a prize! 1 guess per person per month. The winner will be announced the following month. We'll have 3 jars each month - one for every age group. Grades K-4, head to the children's room....
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

DIY Lip Balm

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Description:
Express your creativity while learning how to make your own lip balm! ...
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Program Description:
Join the Flying Fox Conservation Fund and learn about some of the most amazing creatures from around the world. There is something for everyone at this unique, hands on animal program. Meet a multitude of furry friends in person, including a sloth! F...

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+.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

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 discussion group meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before the meeting. This month's title: Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight. ...
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Tween Tasters

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program.

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 "Tweens & Teens" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, STEAM
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. Available on a first come first served basis. This week's craft is: Reusable Snack Bags ...
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
Program Description:
Chicago author Eden Robins joins us live and in person! She will read from her acclaimed novel When Franny Stands Up (set partly in Oak Park), discuss her work in conversation with a librarian, answer audience questions, and sign copies of the book. ...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

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 the 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. Brought to you in partnership with the Ri...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

All Levels Yoga

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by the 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.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:
This event is part of River Forest Reads, a shared reading experience for members of the community to read and discuss the same book. After you read When Franny Stands Up and check out our live event with author Eden Robins, come to this librarian-le...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Film Lover Fridays

12:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Program Description:
Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch great classic films. This season, we're watching movies directed by women. This month's film: Girlfriends (1978), a comedy directed by Claudia Weill. Stick aroun...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Art, Culture, & Entertainment, Sponsored by the River Forest Township
Program Description:
Join us for an afternoon of Brazilian music by guitarist Luciano Antonio. Luciano was born in Brazil and is now a fixture on the Chicago music scene. His guitar performance, accompanied by a percussionist, takes the audience on a tour of Brazil by pr...
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.

Adult Coloring Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
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:
Coloring isn't just for kids! Studies have shown that coloring has mental health benefits for adults. Join us on the third Monday of each month for this relaxing and social activity. We provide coloring sheets and colored pencils, but feel free to br...
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Middle School Makers

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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. ...