This event is in the "Kids" group. LEGO Club Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Kids Program Description: Come join us for LEGO Club! Get creative and use your imagination to create some cool designs! This is a drop-in program that meets the last Wednesday of the month. For grades K-4. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jul 30 2025 Wed LEGO Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Come join us for LEGO Club! Get creative and use your imagination to create some cool designs! This is a drop-in program that meets the last Wednesday of the month. For grades K-4. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Stories in the Forest Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Off Site Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Stories in the Forest 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+. Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Watch the Oscar Nominees: Nickel Boys Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Need to catch up with this year's crop of Academy Award nominees? This summer, the Library will screen a nominated film on the first Saturday of the month from May through August.T... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 2 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: Nickel Boys 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Need to catch up with this year's crop of Academy Award nominees? This summer, the Library will screen a nominated film on the first Saturday of the month from May through August.
Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Aug 3 2025 Sun Closing Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Coffee Monday Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about thing... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 4 2025 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Tuesday Tales Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Description: Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales 10:00am - 10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Tie Dye (Grades 5-12) Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Bring a light colored item of clothing to tie dye on the lawn with Library staff! This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Aug 5 2025 Tue Teen Tie Dye (Grades 5-12) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Bring a light colored item of clothing to tie dye on the lawn with Library staff!
This event is in the "Kids" group. Art for Kids Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Kids Program Description: Learn about different art styles and techniques while creating your own art. This program is best attended as a series, but kids can still enjoy one on its own. For grades K-4, reg... Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Art for Kids 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 15 Program Description: Learn about different art styles and techniques while creating your own art. This program is best attended as a series, but kids can still enjoy one on its own. For grades K-4, registration is required. Dress for mess. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Evening Book Club Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: The evening book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available one month in advance.This month's book: The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The evening book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available one month in advance.This month's book: The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Stories in the Forest Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Off Site Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Stories in the Forest 10:00am - 10:30am Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Program Type: Storytimes Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+. Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Tweens & Teens Teen Tasters: Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 16 Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Sensory Play Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Description: Kids can explore their five senses through this engaging sensory playtime. This program will be held outside, weather permitting and will be moved indoors in the case of rain... Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Aug 8 2025 Fri Sensory Play 10:00am - 11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect Required Seats Remaining: 15 Program Description: Kids can explore their five senses through this engaging sensory playtime. This program will be held outside, weather permitting and will be moved indoors in the case of rain. Dress for mess! Registration required. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+. Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Families" group. Sidewalk Chalk Art Pop-In Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Families Program Description: Color your world in the library garden and show off your creative art skills on our sidewalk with sidewalk chalk! For families, chalk will be provided. In case of rain, program wil... This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 9 2025 Sat Sidewalk Chalk Art Pop-In 10:00am - 11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Color your world in the library garden and show off your creative art skills on our sidewalk with sidewalk chalk! For families, chalk will be provided. In case of rain, program will be cancelled. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+. Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. West Side Stories: A River Forest Walking Tour Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am Off Site Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Take a stroll through scenic, historic River Forest on this walking tour led by the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest.This walk up Edgewood Place and then south on Th... Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 9 2025 Sat West Side Stories: A River Forest Walking Tour 10:00am - 11:30am Location: Off Site Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Required Seats Remaining: 20 Program Description: Take a stroll through scenic, historic River Forest on this walking tour led by the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest.
Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Aug 10 2025 Sun Closing Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Kids" group. Messy Mondays Monday, August 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Kids Program Description: Join us for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required. Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Aug 11 2025 Mon Messy Mondays 3:30pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 15 Program Description: Join us for some tactile art. Dress for mess! For grades K-4, registration required. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Tuesday Tales Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Description: Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Aug 12 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales 10:00am - 10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Early Childhood Programs This program is designed for young children to attend with a caregiver. Please plan to be engaged with your child during this program. Children under age 5 must be in the immediate supervising vicinity of a caregiver at all times while at the library.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Craft and Chat Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD.The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. Registration required. To avoid ... Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 14 2025 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Required Seats Remaining: 16 Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Film Lover Fridays Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing Technicolor movies in support of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, ... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 15 2025 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're showing Technicolor movies in support of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, the theme of which is "Color Our World."
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Roadside Attractions with Leslie Goddard Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Have you ever slept in a wigwam? Or taken a selfie with Paul Bunyan? Ever stepped inside an alligator’s mouth? Since Americans took to the highways for long-distance travel in the ... This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 16 2025 Sat Roadside Attractions with Leslie Goddard 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Have you ever slept in a wigwam? Or taken a selfie with Paul Bunyan? Ever stepped inside an alligator’s mouth?
Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Aug 17 2025 Sun Closing Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Kids" group. Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Kids Program Description: Join library staff and PAWSitive and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Four 15-minute time sl... Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 8 Program Description: Join library staff and PAWSitive and read to a dog! This exercise allows emerging readers to get comfortable practicing with the best listener around, a dog! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults for Children's Programs Children age 7 and younger must have a caregiver (age 12 or older) with them at all times while at the library, including during programs. Children may not be left unattended at the library unless they are age 8+.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Welcome Back (Grades 5-8) Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Enjoy a "welcome back" snack and find out about the terrific library materials and fun programs the Library offers just for Middle School students. Sponsored by Oak Park River Fore... This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Welcome Back (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Program Description: Enjoy a "welcome back" snack and find out about the terrific library materials and fun programs the Library offers just for Middle School students. Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Summer Concert Series: Phil Angotti & Friends Play The Beatles Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Everyone, Adults & Seniors Program Description: Celebrate summer with an outdoor concert of Beatles songs performed by Chicago’s top Beatles cover artist, Phil Angotti. Known for his regular “Beatles Brunch” events at FitzGerald... This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 21 2025 Thu Summer Concert Series: Phil Angotti & Friends Play The Beatles 7:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Celebrate summer with an outdoor concert of Beatles songs performed by Chicago’s top Beatles cover artist, Phil Angotti.
