Announcements

Holiday Closures

The Library will close at 5 PM on Wednesday, November 27 and will be closed on Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

Summer Program In a Bag

All Day
Kids
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Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Description:

Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home during the weekend. This week's theme is: Camping

Bags are available for pick up on a first come, first served basis. 

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

Story Garden

9:00am - 9:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
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Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

Wander through our garden as you read a story. Stories will change on Mondays and remain up through the following Sunday. This week's story is: Hike by Pete Oswald

Garden Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
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Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Listen to stories and sing songs with library staff in our beautiful garden this summer! Program cancelled in the event of rain.

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. 

Juneteenth River Forest Flag Raising Ceremony

11:30am - 12:30pm
Everyone
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Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type:
Program Description:

We are honored to be hosting a Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at the Library, brought to you by Village of River Forest Trustees, in partnership with the Village of River Forest.

STEM Club

3:45pm - 4:30pm
Kids
Closed
Required
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Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
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Program Description:

Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Advanced registration required. Grades K-4. This month's activity is: Jelly Bean Challenge. In case of inclement weather, program will be moved indoors.

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.