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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
1
2023
Sun
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Children's Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
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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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
Oct
1
2023
Sun
Teen Take 'n' Makes (Grades 5-12)
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Fireside
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:
Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft and activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Oct
2
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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
3
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:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
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. For ages 2 and up.
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.
Messy Program Alert
This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids
Closed
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
5
2023
Thu
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Library Lawn
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:
Join the library and Miss Jamie for a fun interactive concert for families! Get ready to dance and sing along! Registration is required. For ages 0-7.
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.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers,
Kids
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
6
2023
Fri
Family Story Time and Play (Ages 0-6)
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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 0 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.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct
1
2023
Sun
Mariachi Sirenas (All ages)
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Library Lawn
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library with Chicago’s First All-Women Mariachi!
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Tweens & Teens,
Adults & Seniors
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Oct
7
2023
Sat
Books on the Chopping Block
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens,
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment,
Authors & Books,
Learn & Connect
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
Oct
3
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.
Oct
5
2023
Thu
Tween Tasters (Grades 5-8)
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment,
Learn & Connect
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
Story Stretchers (grades K-2)
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Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:
Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. For grades K-2.
Disclaimer(s)
Messy Program Alert
This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Oct
6
2023
Fri
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:
Join River Forest Public Library, River Forest Park District, and Trailside Museum at Keystone Park for an evening of family fun featuring live music, pumpkin painting, native animals, s’mores and more.
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.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Oct
3
2023
Tue
The Art and Craft of the Machine: A Discussion by the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust
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
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Oct
5
2023
Thu
Willard PTO Science Fair Planning Committee
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description
First meeting for Willard Science Fair Planning Committee.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Oct
2
2023
Mon
Book Challenges on the Rise: Support Your Freedom to Read
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Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Authors & Books,
Learn & Connect
Program Description:
Freedom to read is a fundamental American right: your right to choose the ideas, information, and cultural experiences that are right for you and your family.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Oct
4
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 club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.
This month's selection: JFK in the Presidency by Mark Updegrove.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Oct
4
2023
Wed
Illinois Libraries Present: Chills and Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones (virtual)
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Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Program Description:
Stephen Graham Jones joins us virtually to talk scary stories, horror and more with librarian Becky Spratford.
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