November/December 2021
8638 West Grand Avenue | River Grove, IL 60171 P: 708.453.4484 | F: 708.453.4517 | rivergrovelibrary.org
COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic
Visit with SANTA!
Come get your COVID-19 vaccine and pick up a free prize! You have your option of all three vaccines and you can get your first or second shot done onsite. (NR)
SANTA will be at the River Grove Library from 11am-3pm! This is a great event for little ones who might need time to warm up to Santa but is open to all ages! Drop Mark it on your calendars, wear your best outfit and prepare your list for Santa! (R)
Saturday, December 11, 11 am-3:00 pm
Monday & Tuesday, November 8-9, 12-4 pm
Celebrate America: Folk and Patriotic Songs Wednesday, November 10, 7-7:30 pm
Celebrate Veteran’s Day while pianist Dan Fogel highlights patriotic and other American favorites thru’ the decades. Dan will play songs honoring America and her veterans like Scott Joplin’s Maple Leaf Rag, George M. Cohen’s Yankee Doodle Dandy, Star Spangled Banner, Blowin’ in the Wind, Georgia on My Mind, Take Me Out to the Ball Game, New York New York, and many more! (R)
Adult Grab & Go Crafts Self-Care Kit
Pickup Dates: Nov. 29-Dec. 9
DIY Snoopy Pillow Pickup Dates: Dec. 13-29
DIY Indoor Herb Kit Pickup Dates: Dec. 14-29
A Holiday Concert Celebration
Teen Grab & Go Crafts
A musical celebration of the season! Jack Frost might be nipping at your nose but pianist Dan Fogel will be tickling your ears with seasonal holiday favorites! (R)
Pickup Dates: Nov. 9-19
Wednesday, December 22, 7-7:30 pm
Grab & Go: Family/Youth Gingerbread House Craft!
Pickup Date: Thursday, December 9
Do you like gingerbread cookies? Do you like to decorate using frosting and sprinkles? Register online to put a gingerbread house kit on hold, then stop by the library to pick up your kit! This program is a family event, one kit per family. (R)
DIY Binder Calendar Tuesday, December 7, 12-7:00 pm
Create your own calendar and bullet journal for 2022! This will be a hybrid event with an in-person meeting and a take-home option. We will be decorating the cover of the binder, creating inserts for months, weeks, and daily events, and including accessories to fully customize your calendar. Come join us for a night of snacks and creativity. (R)
Board Meetings | Wednesday, Nov. 10 & Dec. 8, 7 pm Board meetings are open to the public. They are generally held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm. Library Hours Monday - Thursday Friday - Saturday Sunday
10 am to 9 pm 10 am to 5 pm Closed
DIY Fall Colored Marbled Mug
Youth Grab & Go: Winter Reading! Pickup Dates: November 29, December 13 & 27
Register today to pick up your themed Grab & Go craft kit. Pick up dates are listed above for each craft. Registration is required for each one. Kits include supplies and instructions. Supplies limited. (R)
Library Closed
Although the Library will be closed, you still have 24/7 access online. Pick up an eBook or audiobook through Hoopla or MediaOnDemand (using Libby). Thanksgiving Closing Early @ 5 Closed
Wednesday, November 24 Thursday, November 25
Christmas Holiday Closed
Thursday, December 23 Friday, December 24 Saturday, December 25
New Year’s Closed
Thursday, December 30 Friday, December 31 Saturday, January 1
Children under the age of nine (9) years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over the age of fourteen (14). The caregiver is responsible for the behavior and supervision of children in their care while at the library.
(R) Registration is necessary for some events. Register online, in person at the Library or by calling 708.453.4484. All programs are subject to cancellation without notice.
We reserve the right for staff to photograph and videotape during programs to promote activities, collections, and services. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or videotaped.
November events SUNDAY Closed
MONDAY 10 am - 9 pm
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TUESDAY 10 am - 9 pm
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WEDNESDAY 10 am - 9 pm
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THURSDAY 10 am - 9 pm
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AM Storytime
FRIDAY 10 am - 5 pm
SATURDAY 10 am - 5pm
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11-11:30 am (R) Ages 4 & under
Virtual PM Storytime 12-12:30 pm (R) Ages 4 & under
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COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic
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Pick up day starts Nov 9 (R)
11-11:30 am (R) Ages 4 & under
Fall Colored Marble Mug
COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic
12-4 pm (NR)
12-4 pm (NR)
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Evening Tales
6-6:45 pm (R) Ages 5-8
Celebrate America: Folk & Patriotic Songs
AM Storytime Virtual PM Storytime
7-7:30 pm (R)
12-12:30 pm (R) Ages 4 & under
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6-6:45 pm (R) Ages 5-8
11-11:30 am (R) Ages 4 & under
Evening Tales
AM Storytime Virtual PM Storytime 12-12:30 pm (R) Ages 4 & under
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LIBRARY CLOSING EARLY AT 5PM
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LIBRARY CLOSED For Thanksgiving
For Thanksgiving
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Youth Winter Reading
Now available @ your library! • •
Pick up day starts Nov 29 (R)
Adult Grab & Go: Self-Care Kit
Pick up day starts Nov 29 (R)
eBooks Audiobooks
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Music Video
Book Club
7-9:00 pm (NR)
(R) Registration required. (NR) No registration required.
CLOSED
December events SUNDAY Closed
MONDAY 10 am - 9 pm
TUESDAY 10 am - 9 pm
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THURSDAY 10 am - 9 pm
FRIDAY 10 am - 5 pm
SATURDAY 10 am - 5 pm
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12-7 pm (R)
Family/Youth Gingerbread 11-11:30 am (R) Ages 4 & under House Craft!
e-books, audiobooks & streaming video
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DIY Binder Calendar
Grab & Go:
Pick up day starts Dec 8 (R)
AM Storytime
Visit with SANTA! 11 am-3 pm (R)
Virtual PM Storytime 12-12:30 pm (R) Ages 4 & under
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Youth Winter Reading
DIY Indoor Herb Kit
Grab & Go:
Pick up day starts Dec 13 (R)
Adult Grab & Go:
Adult Grab & Go:
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For Christmas Holiday
For Christmas Holiday
For Christmas Holiday
Virtual PM Storytime 12-12:30 pm (R) Ages 4 & under
Pick up day starts Dec 13 (R)
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AM Storytime 11-11:30 am (R) Ages 4 & under
Pick up day starts Dec 13 (R)
Snoopy Pillow
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A Holiday Concert Celebration
LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED
7-7:30 pm (R)
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Grab & Go:
Youth Winter Reading
Pick up day starts Dec 13 (R)
Book Club
7-9:00 pm (NR)
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For New Year’s Day
For New Year’s Day
LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED