River Forest Public Library
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Sunday March 31 All Day
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Monday April 1 All Day
Family Fun Bags
Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home. Bags are available while supplies last.
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Monday April 1 9:00am - 9:00pm CDT
Teen Take 'n' Makes
Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft and activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Grades 5-12.
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Monday April 1 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Coffee Monday
Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.......More
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Tuesday April 2 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Pop-In Projects
Pop in for our monthly craft project in the Children's Room! Pop-in projects are the first Tuesday of the month. For ages 2 and up.
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Tuesday April 2 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention Training
Thrive Counseling Center presents their lifesaving, evidence-based, suicide prevention/intervention training. After completing this training, you'll become a "Gatekeeper"—someone in a position to recognize warning signs that a person you know may be contemplating suicid......More
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Tuesday April 2 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)
Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.
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Wednesday April 3 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Great Decisions
Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association. In each session, we will watch a recorded video lecture and then discuss the topic as a group. Readings for each session will be ......More
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Wednesday April 3 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
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Wednesday April 3 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Story Stretchers (grades K-2)
Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. For grades K-2.
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Wednesday April 3 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Evening Book Club
The evening book club meets the first Wednesday of each month. Books will be available for checkout one month in advance.This month's selection: Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo.
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Wednesday April 3 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Illinois Libraries Present: The Hidden Gifts of Visual Thinkers with Dr. Temple Grandin
Join us on Zoom for a special event with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. Dr. Grandin has been at the forefront of research and activism for autism and neurodiversity for decades.Register for the event here.Dr. ......More
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Thursday April 4 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)
Join us for stories, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver.
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Thursday April 4 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Tween Tasters (Grades 5-8)
Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Advance registration required.
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Friday April 5 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Family Story Time and Play (Ages 0-6)
Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages 0 through 6 with caregiver.
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Sunday April 7 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Arabiqa: An Introduction to Arab Music, Dance, and Culture
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with this special family-oriented presentation by Egyptian-American musician, teacher, and speaker Karim Nagi. Watch as Mr. Nagi performs on multiple traditional instruments and demonstrates different styles of folkloric dance from......More
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Monday April 8 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
STEM Club (Grades K-4)
Join us for our monthly STEM program for kids. Advanced registration required. Grades K-4.