River Forest Public Library

735 Lathrop Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305

United States

708-366-5205; referenceriverforestlibrary.org

Web site: http://www.riverforestlibrary.org

Catalog URL: http://swan.mls.lib.il.us/search~S123

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Amenities: wifi

Description: Library Blog: http://rfplreads.wordpress.com/

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Upcoming events

Jun
18
Mother Goose Story Time (Tuesday, June 18 at 10am)
Join library staff for books and songs. For babies birth-18 months with parent/caregiver. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
19
Wednesday Game Day! (Wednesday, June 19 at 1pm)
Join library staff every Wednesday during Summer Reading to play a fantastic new game! From Twister to Blob Tag, we’ll play lots of fun games this summer. Call 708.366.5205 to find out what we’re playing this week. For children entering grades 2-5. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
19
Teen Craft (Wednesday, June 19 at 3pm)
Kids & Teens entering grades 6-9: Drop in to make something fabulous! All materials will be provided. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
20
Toddler Time (Thursday, June 20 at 10am)
Join us for stories, music and movement. For kids 18 months-3 years with parent/caregiver. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
20
Teen Trivia (Thursday, June 20 at 7pm)
Kids & teens entering grades 6-9: Test your knowledge and have a blast at Teen Trivia. We’ll have fun, snacks, and prizes! Come with a team of up to 4 players or on your own and we’ll help match you to a team. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
21
Family Story Time at Whole Foods Market (Friday, June 21 at 09:30am)
Story time for kids ages birth through 6 with a parent/caregiver.**Note: program is held at Whole Foods Market River Forest, 7245 Lake Street, River Forest, IL 60305, (708) 366-1045.** (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
21
Library Scavenger Hunt (Friday, June 21 at 1pm)
Kids entering grades 2-5 are invited to drop in anytime from 1-4 PM for a pirate-themed library scavenger hunt! Work in a team, or on your own, to test your library knowledge and answer clues. Kids who participate in the scavenger hunt will be entered into a prize drawing! (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
21
Teen Bookswap (Friday, June 21 at 2:30pm)
Kids & Teens entering grades 6-9 looking to get some new books? Head to the RFPL Bookswap! Donate your old books to the swap from June 14th-20th, to get coupons you can use to get books at the Bookswap. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
21
Friday Night Concert- The Terry Sullivan Jazz Trio (Friday, June 21 at 7:30pm)
Vocalist Terry Sullivan, whose style is influenced by Anita O’Day and Blossom Dearie, sings in small nightclubs and concert venues in the Chicago area. Virtuoso guitarist Zvonimir Tot has performed around the globe and has recorded with many world-renowned musicians. Bassist Rich Armandi, one of Chicago’s busiest jazz musicians, completes the trio. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
24
Open Art Drop In (Monday, June 24 at 1:30pm)
Drop in to the children's room for some open ended art activities. All materials will be provided. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
25
Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles (Tuesday, June 25 at 3pm)
Join us on RFPL’s front lawn for Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles show. Dave’s show is an entertaining, up-close, hands-on, experience about reptiles and amphibians from around the world! All ages are welcome, children are required to be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
25
Teen Yoga presented by Ahimsa Yoga Studio (Tuesday, June 25 at 3pm)
Kids and teens in grades 6 and up are invited to a teen yoga session to help teens increase concentration, balance, flexibility and strength in a non-competitive environment. All levels are welcome. Mats will be provided, but please bring your own if you can. Space is limited so sign-up is encouraged. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
26
Wednesday Game Day! (Wednesday, June 26 at 1pm)
Join library staff every Wednesday during Summer Reading to play a fantastic new game! From Twister to Blob Tag, we’ll play lots of fun games this summer. Call 708.366.5205 to find out what we’re playing this week. For children entering grades 2-5. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
26
Teen Craft (Wednesday, June 26 at 3pm)
Kids & Teens entering grades 6-9: Drop in to make something fabulous! All materials will be provided. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
27
Foreign Film Forum (Thursday, June 27 at 2pm)
Join us for a free viewing of a foreign film on our big screen. Call us for the movie title and more information at 708-366-5205. (LTFL_riverforest)
Jun
28
Friends of the RFPL Book Sale (Friday, June 28 at 5pm)
The Friends of the River Forest Library Book Sale will return this June 28th-30th, at Roosevelt Middle School adjacent to the Library. Book donations will be accepted from June 17th through the 27th at Roosevelt School, Lathrop Avenue/parking lot entrance. The FOL Sale is a fantastic fundraiser which regularly draws area book lovers and book dealers alike. Drop in on Friday, June 28 from 5-9 pm, with a $5 entry fee to see the best selection (Friends of the Library get in free)! The sale continues on Saturday, June 29 from 9:30 am-4:00 pm (No entry fee). On Sunday, June 30th, drop in from 12-3 pm for the best deal- $5.00 gets an unlimited quantity of books! We hope to see you there. (LTFL_riverforest)… (more)
Jun
29
Friends of the RFPL Book Sale (Saturday, June 29 at 09:30am)
The Friends of the River Forest Library Book Sale will return this June 28th-30th, at Roosevelt Middle School adjacent to the Library. Book donations will be accepted from June 17th through the 27th at Roosevelt School, Lathrop Avenue/parking lot entrance. The FOL Sale is a fantastic fundraiser which regularly draws area book lovers and book dealers alike. Drop in on Friday, June 28 from 5-9 pm, with a $5 entry fee to see the best selection (Friends of the Library get in free)! The sale continues on Saturday, June 29 from 9:30 am-4:00 pm (No entry fee). On Sunday, June 30th, drop in from 12-3 pm for the best deal- $5.00 gets an unlimited quantity of books! We hope to see you there. (LTFL_riverforest)… (more)
Jun
30
Friends of the RFPL Book Sale (Sunday, June 30 at 12pm)
The Friends of the River Forest Library Book Sale will return this June 28th-30th, at Roosevelt Middle School adjacent to the Library. Book donations will be accepted from June 17th through the 27th at Roosevelt School, Lathrop Avenue/parking lot entrance. The FOL Sale is a fantastic fundraiser which regularly draws area book lovers and book dealers alike. Drop in on Friday, June 28 from 5-9 pm, with a $5 entry fee to see the best selection (Friends of the Library get in free)! The sale continues on Saturday, June 29 from 9:30 am-4:00 pm (No entry fee). On Sunday, June 30th, drop in from 12-3 pm for the best deal- $5.00 gets an unlimited quantity of books! We hope to see you there. (LTFL_riverforest)… (more)

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