Memorial Day Closures and Summer Hours

The Library will be closed on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Come see us in the the parade!

Summers hours begin and we will be closed on Sundays until September 7.

Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (5/11)	Mon (5/12)	Tue (5/13)	Wed (5/14)	Thu (5/15)	Fri (5/16)	Sat (5/17)
10 am			This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Tuesday Tales 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes 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 "Everyone" group. RFPL Facilities Committee 10:30am - 12:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board	This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Crosswords and Coffee 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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: Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM to stimulate your brain with crossword puzzles and coffee. We'll have crosswords at a variety of difficulty levels, from beginner to expert, and we'll serve coffee to help get your mental juices flowing.	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Toddler Time 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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. For children ages 18 months-3 with a 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Family Storytime and Play 10:00am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers 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.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Afternoon Book Club 1:30pm - 2:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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 afternoon book club meets the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available to check out one month in advance. This month's book: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.		This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing Technicolor movies in support of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, the theme of which is "Color Our World."
2 pm
3 pm		This event is in the "Kids" group. STEM Club 3:45pm - 4:30pm Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. 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: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Advanced registration required. Grades K-4. This month's activity is 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.	This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. 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: 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Story Stretchers 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. 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: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. 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+.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm			Reservation Packing For Retirement: A Mini Bootcamp with Dr James Flanagan 6:30pm - 8:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Packing for Retirement Local Retirement Planning expert and author, Dr. Jim Flanagan will discuss his latest book, Packing for Retirement. Packing for Retirement is a practical guide for all people, to prepare for retirement at any age.	Reservation Kiwanis Club of River Forest Oak Park 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Business meeting for Club
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present a virtual discussion with sociologist Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City.

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