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 (6/15)	Mon (6/16)	Tue (6/17)	Wed (6/18)	Thu (6/19)	Fri (6/20)	Sat (6/21)
All Day	Closing Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library	This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) All Day Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available 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.
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. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Stories in the Forest 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes 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.	This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Sensory Play 10:00am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Kids can explore their five senses through this engaging sensory playtime. This program will be held outside, weather permitting and will be moved indoors in the case of rain. Dress for mess! Registration required. 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.
11 am
12 pm			Reservation FRED Parent Support Group Meeting 12:00pm - 1:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description .
1 pm						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. 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							This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Monet Lives: A Portrayal of Claude Monet 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. 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: Actor and artist Jim Parks, the former host of HGTV's "New Spaces," brings art history to life in this portrayal of Claude Monet.
3 pm
4 pm				This event is in the "Everyone" group. Juneteenth Flag Raising Celebration 4:00pm - 6:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Come together as a community to honor this special day in our history. All are welcome to attend! Refreshments from ‘Wittl Pies, The Peppered Table, and Kribi Coffee will be provided on the lawn after the program. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
5 pm				Reservation Council of International Programs Chicago: Board Meeting 5:45pm - 7:45pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Event Description CIP Chicago is a registered NGO supporting international professionals and facilitating cross-cultural exchange. This will be our bi-monthly board meeting.
6 pm			This event is in the "Kids" group. Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Join library staff and PAWSitive and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! 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 "Everyone" group. RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board

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