River Forest Public Library
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Saturday June 1 9:00am - 9:30am CDT
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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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Comic Making Class (Grades 2-4)
Do you love graphic novels? Do you love telling stories? Come to our comic making class and learn to create your own amazing comics! For grades 2-4. Registration required.
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Saturday June 1 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Chicago's Extraordinary Places & Spaces
Returning to the Library after her popular talk on Chicago's newest murals in 2021, historian and tour guide Beth Sair will now take you on a journey through many of the city's oldest and most stunning buildings, including the city's first public library, a one-of-a-kin......More
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Sunday June 2 All Day
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Monday June 3 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.This mont......More
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Monday June 3 6:30pm - 7:45pm CDT
West Suburban Home Day Care Association
We will have a guest speaker for our association
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Monday June 3 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
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Tuesday June 4 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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Tuesday June 4 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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Tuesday June 4 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
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Wednesday June 5 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: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
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Wednesday June 5 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
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Thursday June 6 2:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Summer Reading Kickoff Event
Start the summer off right with our annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Sign-up for our summer reading program and you'll receive a ticket for a free scoop of ice cream, while supplies last. Festivities will include a live music performance by School of Rock Oak Park, ......More
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Thursday June 6 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
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Saturday June 8 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Soundbath Meditation
Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your subconscious and awakening new energy. Please bring your own yoga mat. Registration required. Brought to yo......More
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Sunday June 9 All Day
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Monday June 10 All Day
Teen Take 'n' Makes
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.
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Monday June 10 9:00am - 9:30am CDT
Story Garden
Wander through our garden as you read a story. Stories will change on the second Monday of the month.
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Monday June 10 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Messy Mondays (Ages 2-6)
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.
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Monday June 10 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Make a Recycled Bird House/Feeder (Grades PreK-4)
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. In case of inclement weather, program wil......More
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Monday June 10 8:00pm - 9:00pm CDT
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)
Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver.
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Tuesday June 11 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Virtual Stories & Crafts
Join us on the River Forest Library YouTube channel for a virtual program for young children. New episodes drop the second Tuesday of the month at 10AM. Subscribe to our page for alerts.
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Tuesday June 11 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Afternoon Book Club
This summer, the afternoon book club is meeting on the second Tuesday of June, July, and August to discuss mystery novels. This month's mystery: The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz.