River Forest Public Library

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Updated: February 20, 2012 8:30AM

River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave.; riverforestlibrary.org. All programs and events are free and open to the public. Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Call (708) 366-5205. Due to space limitations priority is given to River Forest Library cardholders. Reference/Public Relations Librarian Hadley Ford, hadley.ford@riverforestlibrary.org; Ext. 319. On the go and need to know? Text a Librarian! Text “askrfpl” to 66746 to get started.

Donuts for Dads: 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday (Jan. 21). Join this drop-in family program and enjoy books, games and crafts in the meeting room, breakfast treats, Blue Max coffee and a story time by the fireplace at 10:30 a.m.

“Dickens at 200”: 2 p.m. Sunday (Jan. 22). Feb. 7 marks the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens. Linda Putnam discusses Dickens’ early days, describes fictionalized births in four of his novels 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!

Internet Rules of the Road: 10 a.m. Monday (Jan. 23). Learn tips for successful Internet searching, evaluating websites and how to be safe while you’re online.

Story Stretchers Story Time: 1:30 p.m. Monday (Jan. 23). Story time for children age 4-6, with parent/caregiver.

Mother Goose Story Time: 10 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 24). Join Miss Kim as she shares books and songs. For infants up to 18-months-old with parent/caregiver.

HotFlix!: 7 p.m. Tuesday (Jan. 24). See new DVD releases here first on the big screen. Call for the movie title and more information.