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Feb
7
2025
Fri
Closing
Library closed for Staff Training
Branches:
River Forest Public Library
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
3
2025
Mon
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.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
Juggling Funny Stories with Chris Fascione (Grades prek-4)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
30
Program Description:
Join us for this special storytime: Juggling Funny Stories!, with nationally-known family entertainer Chris Fascione You’ll be laughing out loud as Chris brings children’s stories to life with his high-spirited and innovative performances full of
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.
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11 am |
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12 pm |
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Feb
4
2025
Tue
Caregiver Support Outreach Presentation
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Community Room
Event Description
"Oak Park Township Senior and Disability Services is offering a presentation on Caregiver Support Services!
We will discuss:
* Who is considered a family caregiver
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1 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
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.
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2 pm |
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
2
2025
Sun
Ugly Prey: An Innocent Woman and the Death Sentence That Scandalized Jazz-Age Chicago
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Authors & Books,
Learn & Connect,
Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:
Author and journalist Emilie Lucchesi shares the true story of Sabella Nitti, an innocent woman sentenced to hang in Chicago in 1923 for the murder of her missing husband.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
8
2025
Sat
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Health & Wellness,
Sponsored by River Forest Township
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
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 inner deep subconscious and awakening new energy.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
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 "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Learn & Connect,
Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining:
15
Program Description:
Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. 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.
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This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.
Feb
6
2025
Thu
Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)
Location:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group:
Tweens & Teens
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment,
Learn & Connect
Required
Seats Remaining:
16
Program Description:
Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. 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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4 pm |
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5 pm |
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6 pm |
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Feb
3
2025
Mon
West Suburban Home Day Care Association
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch:
River Forest Public Library
Room:
Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Event Description
We will have a guest speaker for our members.
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7 pm |
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
4
2025
Tue
Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with James McBride
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Program Description:
Illinois Libraries Present a virtual evening with National Book Award winning author James McBride.
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This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group.
Feb
5
2025
Wed
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 will be available for checkout one month in advance. This month's book: TBD.
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