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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. All Levels Yoga Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Description: Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads an all-levels yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Aug 23 2025 Sat All Levels Yoga 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Required Seats Remaining: 20 Program Description: Yoga instructor Rhonda Fentry leads an all-levels yoga class. Please bring your own yoga mat. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Aug 24 2025 Sun Closing Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Baby Storytime Monday, August 25, 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: Come join us for books, songs, and motions in this lap-sit interactive story time! This storytime is designed for pre-walkers ages 0-1. Registration is required. Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Aug 25 2025 Mon Baby Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 10 Program Description: Come join us for books, songs, and motions in this lap-sit interactive story time! This storytime is designed for pre-walkers ages 0-1. Registration is required. 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. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.
This event is in the "Kids" group. LEGO Club Wednesday, August 27, 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. Aug 27 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+.
Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Aug 31 2025 Sun Closing Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
Library closed for Labor Day All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Library closed for Labor Day All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Sep 2 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Sep 9 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Sep 16 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Library Board Age Group: Everyone This event is in the "Everyone" group. Sep 16 2025 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Sep 30 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Oct 7 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.
