River Forest Public Library http://www.rflib.org Your Journey Starts Here Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:34:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Teen Movie Night http://www.rflib.org/teen-movie-night-2 http://www.rflib.org/teen-movie-night-2#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:05:24 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=6111 Friday, 2/10, 7 PM
Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to the library after hours for a movie night. We’ll have popcorn and snacks and enjoy a fun teen movie. Please call the library for movie title and rating information.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/teen-movie-night-2/feed 0 Midwest Sweet Baking History http://www.rflib.org/midwest-sweet-baking-history http://www.rflib.org/midwest-sweet-baking-history#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:02:20 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=6109 Sunday, 2/5, 2 PM
Did you know that the inventor of the Twinkie was from River Forest? Come learn about local and regional sweet baking history from Chef Jenny Lewis, author of Midwest Sweet Baking History: Delectable Classics Around Lake Michigan. Sample a sweet treat as part of this lecture and demonstration.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/midwest-sweet-baking-history/feed 0 Hot Flix! http://www.rflib.org/hot-flix http://www.rflib.org/hot-flix#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:08:34 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=6090 Tuesday, 1/24, 7 PM
See new DVD releases here first on the big screen! Call us for the movie title and more information at 708-366-5205.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/hot-flix/feed 0 Free ACT and SAT Test Prep http://www.rflib.org/free-act-and-sat-test-prep http://www.rflib.org/free-act-and-sat-test-prep#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:28:09 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=6081 LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform featuring ACT and SAT practice tests, job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement for all ages. You’ll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Ask a Librarian with questions about this helpful resource.]]> LearningExpress Library is an interactive online learning platform featuring ACT and SAT practice tests, job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement for all ages. You’ll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. Ask a Librarian with questions about this helpful resource.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/free-act-and-sat-test-prep/feed 0 Dickens at 200 http://www.rflib.org/dickens-at-200 http://www.rflib.org/dickens-at-200#comments Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:45:10 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=6075 Sunday, 1/22, 2 PM
February 7 marks the 200th Birthday of Charles Dickens. Join us as Linda Putnam discusses Dickens’s early days, and outlines his social concerns and personal life that coincided with his writing. This program will be a great glimpse into “The Inimitable’s” life and times. Happy Birthday Charles Dickens!

]]> http://www.rflib.org/dickens-at-200/feed 0 High School Study Central http://www.rflib.org/high-school-study-central http://www.rflib.org/high-school-study-central#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:38:36 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=6064 Sunday, 1/15, 1-9 PM and Monday, 1/16, 9 AM-9 PM
High School students– head to the RFPL to study for exams this semester! We’ll stay open late on Sunday, our meeting room will be reserved for groups to study together, and we’ll have snacks for studiers throughout the day.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/high-school-study-central/feed 0 Teen Poe Party! http://www.rflib.org/teen-poe-party http://www.rflib.org/teen-poe-party#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:51:12 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=6059 Friday, 1/13, 7-8:30 PM
Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s 203rd birthday this January at the RFPL. We’ll read scary stories by the fire and enjoy Poe-inspired activities and snacks.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/teen-poe-party/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 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:21:28 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=1148 January Teen Programs

Sunday, January 15th, 1-9 PM, and
Monday, January 16th, 9AM-9 PM, High School Study Central
High School students– head to the RFPL to study for exams this semester! We’ll stay open late on Sunday, our meeting room will be reserved for groups to study together, and we’ll have snack breaks for studiers during program hours.

Tuesday, January 31, 6-7 PM, Teen Library Council Meeting

February Teen Programs

Saturday, 2/4, 2-4 PM, Open Gaming Day
All ages are invited to drop in to play Wii Games and board games.

Thursday, 2/9, 2-3:30 PM, Valentine’s Day Snacks and Crafts
Kids and Teens in 4th-6th grade can come to the library to make Valentine’s Day crafts and chocolate covered strawberries.

Friday, 2/10, 7 PM, Teen Movie Night
Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to the library for a movie night. We’ll have popcorn and snacks and enjoy a fun teen movie. Please call the library for movie title and rating information.

Friday, 2/24, 7-8:30 PM, Teen Manga Mania Night
Teen Manga readers in grades 6 and up are invited to the Library after-hours for a night of Manga Mania. We’ll have a blast with manga related snacks and activities.

Saturday, 2/25, 1-5 PM Free ACT Practiced Test hosted by Kaplan
& Thursday, 3/1, 7-8 PM, ACT Scores Back Follow-up Workshop hosted by Kaplan
High school students are invited to head to the RFPL to take a free, full-length practice ACT test sponsored by Kaplan Test Prep. A fully-proctored practice test shows students what to expect in a
test-like environment.

At the Scores Back follow-up Workshop, students who took the test will receive a comprehensive analysis of their performance on the test, detailing individual strengths and weaknesses. Parents and students can learn how to score higher on admissions tests using Kaplan strategies. The format and content of the test are explored, question types are reviewed, and more. This is a great opportunity to practice before the real thing! Space is limited to sign-up is required.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/check-out-our-teen-programs/feed 0 Lyric Opera Lecture http://www.rflib.org/lyric-opera-lecture http://www.rflib.org/lyric-opera-lecture#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:25:58 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=6023 Wednesday, 1/11, 7 PM
Learn about the opera before you go! Drop in for a lecture on the opera Aida presented by the Lyric Opera of Chicago Education Department. This evening’s lecture will feature a performance of the aria “Celeste Aida”, by Verismo Opera Theatre singer Bradley Schuller! Lectures are cosponsored by the Oak Park Library.

]]> http://www.rflib.org/lyric-opera-lecture/feed 0 Library Hours and Location http://www.rflib.org/library-hours-and-location http://www.rflib.org/library-hours-and-location#comments Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:00:30 +0000 RFPL http://www.rflib.org/?p=1443 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.

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