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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
May
1
2023
Mon
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Children's Room
Program Description:
Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last.
Disclaimer(s)
Material Pickup Required
This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
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May
5
2023
Fri
Closing
Library Closed for Staff Training Day
Branches:
River Forest Public Library
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
1
2023
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Library-wide
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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
1
2023
Mon
RFPL Special Board of Trustees Meeting
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Library Board
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
May
1
2023
Mon
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
May
2
2023
Tue
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:
Pop in for our monthly craft project in the Children's Room! Pop in Projects are the first Tuesday of the month. This month: cupcake liner flowers
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.
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
May
4
2023
Thu
Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)
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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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
May
6
2023
Sat
Illinois Libraries Present: Drawing Comics with Jarrett J. Krosoczka
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Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Authors & Books,
Learn & Connect
Program Description:
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Jarrett J. Krosoczka! Perfect for the entire family, this live, virtual drawing workshop is sure to inspire the inner artist in everyone.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Apr
30
2023
Sun
Family Escape Room - Session 1
Closed
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:
Do you have what it takes to think outside the box? Put your thinking skills to the test! Work together with your team to find the clues, and solve the puzzles before it's too late to escape! Registration required. For families.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
May
3
2023
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Apr
30
2023
Sun
Family Escape Room - Session 2
Closed
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:
Do you have what it takes to think outside the box? Put your thinking skills to the test! Work together with your team to find the clues, and solve the puzzles before it's too late to escape! Registration required. For families.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
May
6
2023
Sat
Meditation Soundbath
Closed
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Learn & Connect,
Sponsored by River Forest Township
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:
Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your subconscious and awakening new energy. Registration required.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Apr
30
2023
Sun
Family Escape Room - Session 3
Closed
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:
Do you have what it takes to think outside the box? Put your thinking skills to the test! Work together with your team to find the clues, and solve the puzzles before it's too late to escape! Registration required. For families.
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
May
2
2023
Tue
Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Type:
Learn & Connect,
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
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
May
4
2023
Thu
Tween Tasters (Grades 5-8)
Closed
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment,
Learn & Connect
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
May
2
2023
Tue
Pop-In Projects Afternooon
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:
Pop in for our monthly craft project in the Children's Room! Pop in Projects are the first Tuesday of the month. This month:
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
May
3
2023
Wed
Story Stretchers (Ages 4-7)
Closed
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining:
13
Program Description:
Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Advanced registration required. 4-7 years.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
May
3
2023
Wed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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: Songs of America by Jon Meacham and Tim McGraw.
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