This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 10:30am 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.
Oct 15 2024 Tue FRED Meeting 12:00pm - 2:00pm Oct 15 2024 Tue FRED Meeting 12:00pm - 2:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description .
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm 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 "Everyone" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Oct 15 2024 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Kids" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Story Stretchers (Grade K-4) 4:00pm - 4:30pm Kids Open Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed Story Stretchers (Grade K-4) 4:00pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Registration Required Seats Remaining: 10 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.
Oct 16 2024 Wed Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association Plus (OPALGA+) Meeting 6:45pm - 8:30pm Oct 16 2024 Wed Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association Plus (OPALGA+) Meeting 6:45pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description Open meeting of Oak Park Area Lesbian and Gay Association Plus (OPALGA+) to plan upcoming community events including our Scholarship Gala fundraiser later that week at the 19th Century Charity Club.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed The Sandwich Generation 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 16 2024 Wed The Sandwich Generation 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Are you an adult taking care of an elderly parent as well as your own children?
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am 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. Ages 18 months-3 years 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Ghost Busting (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Open Registration This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 17 2024 Thu Ghost Busting (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to become ghost busters! We will make our own ghost busting equipment and find out once and for all if the library is haunted. Registration required.
Oct 17 2024 Thu Tiger Scouts Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm Oct 17 2024 Thu Tiger Scouts Meeting 6:30pm - 7:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description Monthly meeting
Oct 17 2024 Thu Parenting Book Club 6:30pm - 8:30pm Oct 17 2024 Thu Parenting Book Club 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description A night for parents to discuss the book Anxious Generation and how to implement screen sanity in our families. The intended audience is parents of 5th-grade middle schoolers.
Oct 18 2024 Fri Library Closed for Staff Training All Day Closing Oct 18 2024 Fri Closing Library Closed for Staff Training All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Families" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Halloween Craft (Families) 10:00am - 11:00am Families This event is in the "Families" group. Oct 19 2024 Sat Halloween Craft (Families) 10:00am - 11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Halloween is around the corner, join us for a spooktacular craft session to get you in the holiday mood! For families. While supplies last. 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. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 20 2024 Sun Rebecca Spectre's Magic Show 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 20 2024 Sun Rebecca Spectre's Magic Show 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Magician and comedian Rebecca Spectre presents an hour of live magic entertainment. Expect excitement, laughs, and even a behind-the-scenes reveal of how some tricks are performed!
Oct 20 2024 Sun Brownie Monthly meeting 2:00pm - 3:30pm Oct 20 2024 Sun Brownie Monthly meeting 2:00pm - 3:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description Monthly meeting for our Brownie troop. Making crafts.
Oct 21 2024 Mon Roosevelt Sixth Grade Girl Scouts Meeting 3:30pm - 4:30pm Oct 21 2024 Mon Roosevelt Sixth Grade Girl Scouts Meeting 3:30pm - 4:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Girl Scouts meeting to earn 'comic book' badge
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 10:00am - 10:30am 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm 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. Oct 22 2024 Tue Read to a Dog (Grades K-4) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Closed Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Read to a Dog (Grades K-4) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Closed Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Program Description: Join library staff and Therapaws and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Four 15 minute time slots are available. 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+.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds 7:00pm - 8:00pm Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Virtual Event This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Oct 22 2024 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Tweens & Teens, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Autumn Cupcake Decorating Workshop with Chef Violeta (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids Closed Registration This event is in the "Kids" group. Oct 23 2024 Wed Autumn Cupcake Decorating Workshop with Chef Violeta (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Closed Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Program Description: Join Culinary Arts Instructor Violeta for an Autumn Cupcake Decorating Workshop. She will guide you and give you tips on how to decorate cupcakes. 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.
Oct 23 2024 Wed Kiwanis Club of River Forest 6:30pm - 8:30pm Oct 23 2024 Wed Kiwanis Club of River Forest 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Club meeting; we also anticipate a speaker
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 10:00am - 10:30am 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. Ages 18 months-3 years 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Mini-Art Show (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 24 2024 Thu Mini-Art Show (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Calling all aspiring artists! Every other month, come create something to be put on display upstairs in the Middle School & Teen Area after the program.
