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 (6/12)	Mon (6/13)	Tue (6/14)	Wed (6/15)	Thu (6/16)	Fri (6/17)	Sat (6/18)
All Day	Closing Library Closed All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library Description: Sunday hours, 1-5 PM, will resume after Labor Day.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Summer Program In a Bag All Day Kids 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: 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.
9 am		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Story Garden 9:00am - 9:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. 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: 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
10 am		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Garden Story 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: 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.	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Virtual Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Virtual Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join us on the River Forest Public Library YouTube channel for a live virtual story time for young children. Subscribe to our page for alerts.		This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Stories in the Woods 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Program Description: Join River Forest Public Library staff at the Trailside Museum of Natural History for stories in the woods! Program cancelled in the event of rain. Advanced registration required. Ages birth-age 5 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. Park Play Story Time 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: This summer, story time comes to your favorite play grounds! Join library staff for big active story times near play grounds to tie the joy of reading and play together. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Everyone" group. Juneteenth River Forest Flag Raising Ceremony 11:30am - 12:30pm 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: 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.					This event is in the "Everyone" group. Magnificent Mutts Outdoor Adoption 11:00am - 2:00pm 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: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone Program Description: Give a shelter animal a forever home. Magnificent Mutts and Meows will have a number of fabulous furry friends available for adoption.
12 pm						This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Film Lover Fridays 12:00pm - 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: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of every month to watch great classic films. This season we’re hitting the trail with westerns! Today we'll be watching Red River (1948).
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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: Library Lawn 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: 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.	This event is in the "Kids" group. Sit Upon Making 3:30pm - 4:15pm 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: Library Lawn Age Group: Kids Registration Required Program Description: Get ready for a summer of fun camp themed programs by making this summer camp essential - a Sit-Upon! These homemade cushions protect you from mud and dirt while sitting around the campfire, coming to story time, and more. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Cancelled Craft Together 3:30pm - 4:00pm Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Registration Required Program Description: Join us for our monthly crafting program for younger kids with their grownups. Advanced registration required. Ages 2-5. This month's activity is: Rainbow Scrape Painting. In case of inclement weather, program will be moved indoors. 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. DIY Bandana Pillow 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" 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: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, STEAM Registration Required Program Description: Get crafty and comfy by making your own bandanna pillow. Advanced registration required.
4 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group. Chapter Book Club 4:00pm - 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: Authors & Books Registration Required Program Description: Do you like camping? Alvin sure doesn't! Luckily, he has his family and a bunch of gadgets on his side. In Chapter Book Club, we'll dive deep into Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters.
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6 pm							This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Firefly Theatre Ensemble Presents: Under the Stars 6:30pm - 7:30pm Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. 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: Library Lawn Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Program Description: Join Spark the Firefly and her friends for a summer night in Firefly Grove. Sing songs around the campfire, listen to the noises of the forest and watch the stars with friends. 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+.
7 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group. Campfire Stories 7:00pm - 7:30pm 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: Library Lawn Age Group: Kids Program Type: Authors & Books, Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Sharing stories around a campfire is something people have always done. And now we're bringing it to the library! Library staff will share stories in the garden Wednesday nights. Advanced registration 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+.

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