Announcements

Holiday Closures

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

This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Teen Take 'n' Makes

All Day
Tweens & Teens
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Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library-wide
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 week of the summer and include craft/activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12.

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Story Garden

9:00am - 9:30am
Everyone
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Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Wander through our garden as you read a story. Stories will change on the second Monday of the month.

This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6)

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

Join us in the library garden for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For ages 2-6 with a caregiver. In the event of rain, program will be cancelled.

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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Library Lawn
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Make an awesome bird house or feeder for your yard! You bring a used milk or juice carton, and we'll supply all the means for decorating, and send you home with some bird seed too! Event will be held outside on the library lawn.

Disclaimer(s)

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.