River Forest Public Library http://www.rflib.org Your Journey Starts Here Fri, 17 May 2013 17:09:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Library Hours and Location http://www.rflib.org/library-hours-and-location http://www.rflib.org/library-hours-and-location#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:30 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=1443 Upcoming Closings:
Sunday, May 26th and Monday, May 27th
Regular Hours
M-Th 9 a.m.-9 p.m. F-Sat: 9 a.m-5 p.m.
Sunday (Sept-May): 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Library Location
735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL.
View a map of our location by clicking here. Need driving directions? Click here.

The River Forest Public Library will be closed each year for the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. We will be open on all other holidays.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/library-hours-and-location/feed 0 DIY Baby Games http://www.rflib.org/diy-baby-games http://www.rflib.org/diy-baby-games#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 21:10:33 +0000 bdierks http://www.rflib.org/?p=8056 Tuesday, May 28th, 10:30 AM & Saturday, June
Bring your little one and stop by RFPL for DIY Baby Games. We’ll have demos for games you can make at home for your baby or toddler to play with. You’ll also have a chance to register for our Baby and Me Summer Reading Program. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about reading, playing and bonding with your baby.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/diy-baby-games/feed 0 Check out our Teen Programs http://www.rflib.org/check-out-our-teen-programs http://www.rflib.org/check-out-our-teen-programs#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 14:21:28 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=1148 May Teen Programs

Wednesdays, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 3:30-5 PM, Middle School Crafts
Drop in to make something fabulous! All materials will be provided.

Fridays, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 3:30-5 PM, Middle School Video Gaming or Movie
On Fridays, head to the RFPL to play video or board games or watch a movie! Movies shown will be rated G or PG.

Saturday, 5/11, 3-4:30 PM Doctor Who Mini-WHOCON
Kids & Teens in grades 5 + who love Doctor Who are invited to library to watch a fantastic episode, show off their Who trivia skills, enjoy Whotastic treats, and other Who-related activities. Who wants to come? Allons-y!

June Teen Programs

Wednesdays, 6/5, 6/12, 3:30-5 PM, Middle School Crafts
Drop in to make something fabulous! All materials will be provided.

Friday, 6/7, 3:30-5 PM, Middle School Video Gaming or Movie
On Fridays, head to the RFPL to play video or board games or watch a movie! Movies shown will be rated G or PG.

Friday, June 14th, 3-6 PM, Summer Reading Kick Off Party
Start your summer off right! River Forest residents and school students are invited to sign up for summer reading and join us for the kick off party. We’ll have a bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, popcorn, sweet treats and lawn games for all summer reading participants. This year, we have summer reading programs for all age levels: babies, kids, teens and adults. Don’t miss it!

Monday, June 17th, 12-1 PM, Teen Lunch & Lit
Kids and teens entering grades 6-8 are invited to come to talk about what they’re reading and learn about new books while enjoying pizza! Space is limited so sign-up is encouraged.

Wednesday, June 19th, 3-4 PM, Teen Craft
Kids & Teens entering grades 6-9: Drop in to make something fabulous! All materials will be provided.

Thursday, June 20th, 7-8:30 PM, Teen Trivia
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.

Friday, June 21st, 2:30-4:30 PM, Teen Bookswap
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.

Tuesday, June 25th, 7:30-8:30 PM, Teen Yoga presented by Ahimsa Yoga Studio
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.

Wednesday, June 26th, 3-4 PM, Teen Craft
Kids & Teens entering grades 6-9: Drop in to make something fabulous! All materials will be provided.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/check-out-our-teen-programs/feed 0 Butterfly Storytimes http://www.rflib.org/our-butterflies-are-back http://www.rflib.org/our-butterflies-are-back#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 14:55:35 +0000 bdierks http://www.rflib.org/?p=7977 Saturday, May 18th, 11 AM
Wednesday, May 22nd, 11 AM
While our caterpillars continue to grow, join Miss Ellen and Miss Ashley for butterfly stories, parachute games and a fun craft.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/our-butterflies-are-back/feed 0 Pajama Story Time http://www.rflib.org/pajama-story-time http://www.rflib.org/pajama-story-time#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 18:33:29 +0000 bdierks http://www.rflib.org/?p=8006 Monday, May 20th, 6:30 PM
Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to our special evening story time program! For ages 2-7 years with parent/caregiver.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/pajama-story-time/feed 0 Celebrating Seniors Week: May 16-23 http://www.rflib.org/celebrating-seniors-week-is-may-16-23 http://www.rflib.org/celebrating-seniors-week-is-may-16-23#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:44:47 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=6357 Celebrating Seniors Week again in 2013. Join us during Celebrating Seniors Week for: Books'n'Bagels for Seniors on Friday, 5/17 at 10 AM The Healing Power of Love with Dr. Bruno Cortis on Tuesday, 5/21 at 10:30 AM Celebrating Seniors Movie Matinee on Wednesday, 5/22 at 2 PM Healthy Aging and Brain Fitness presented by Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center on Thursday, 5/23, at 10:30 AM]]> The River Forest Public Library is thrilled to participate in Celebrating Seniors Week again in 2013.

Join us during Celebrating Seniors Week for:
Books’n'Bagels for Seniors on Friday, 5/17 at 10 AM
The Healing Power of Love with Dr. Bruno Cortis on Tuesday, 5/21 at 10:30 AM
Celebrating Seniors Movie Matinee on Wednesday, 5/22 at 2 PM
Healthy Aging and Brain Fitness presented by Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center on Thursday, 5/23, at 10:30 AM

]]> http://www.rflib.org/celebrating-seniors-week-is-may-16-23/feed 0 Free eBooks & audiobooks at Your Library http://www.rflib.org/download-free-audiobooks-ebooks-more http://www.rflib.org/download-free-audiobooks-ebooks-more#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:00:17 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=4332 Media On Demand to download free eBooks, audiobooks and more! Titles are compatible with your iPad, Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, and many other portable devices. At Media On Demand, you can browse, check out, place holds, and download your selections. A simple software download and your River Forest Library card will get you started! Contact us with questions at 708-366-5205 x 316. ]]> Do you have a new eReader or tablet? Visit Media On Demand to download free eBooks, audiobooks and more! Titles are compatible with your iPad, Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, and many other portable devices.
At Media On Demand, you can browse, check out, place holds, and download your selections. A simple software download and your River Forest Library card will get you started! Contact us with questions at 708-366-5205 x 316.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/download-free-audiobooks-ebooks-more/feed 0 Meet Comic Artist Gene Ha http://www.rflib.org/meet-comic-artist-gene-ha http://www.rflib.org/meet-comic-artist-gene-ha#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:32:06 +0000 bdierks http://www.rflib.org/?p=7789 Saturday, 4/13, 2 PM
Teens are invited to spend an hour with comic book artist Gene Ha at the RFPL. He’ll share insights and stories and will teach kids how to draw almost anything– and draw for them!

]]> http://www.rflib.org/meet-comic-artist-gene-ha/feed 0 Museum Adventure Pass http://www.rflib.org/museum-adventure-pass http://www.rflib.org/museum-adventure-pass#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:20:27 +0000 bdierks http://www.rflib.org/?p=7797 Use the smartest card – your library card – to receive admission or a special discount at participating Chicago area cultural destinations!
Learn more at www.museumadventure.org!

]]> http://www.rflib.org/museum-adventure-pass/feed 0 From the Director http://www.rflib.org/from-the-director http://www.rflib.org/from-the-director#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:13:58 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=4541 Please join us on Saturday, June 1st, from 2:30 to 4 pm, as we dedicate our new garden the Anne Smedinghoff Memorial Garden.

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