This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Venti Wind Quintet Concert Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Treat your ears to live music in the Library performed by the Venti Wind Quintet, consisting of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 26 2025 Sat Venti Wind Quintet Concert 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Treat your ears to live music in the Library performed by the Venti Wind Quintet, consisting of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Global Film Forum Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Adults & Seniors Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 27 2025 Sun Global Film Forum 2:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Enjoy cinema from around the world, in the company of fellow global film fans.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1) Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Baby Storytime (Ages 0-1) 10:00am - 10:30am Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required 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 "Kids" group. Crafternoon (Grades K-4) Monday, April 28, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Age Group: Kids Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! Registration is required. For grades K-4. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Crafternoon (Grades K-4) 3:45pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect Registration Required Program Description: Join us for our monthly crafting program for kids! Registration is required. 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+. Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Families" group. Pajama Storytime (Families) Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Children's Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Families Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to our special evening storytime program! For families. View Details This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 28 2025 Mon Pajama Storytime (Families) 6:30pm - 7:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed friend to our special evening storytime program! For families. 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. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Age Group: Tweens & Teens Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 29 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (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, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services 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 Facilities Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Library Board Age Group: Everyone View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed RFPL Facilities Committee Meeting 9:00am - 11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board
Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor Constituent Services Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Stop by to talk to Commissioner Trevor and district staffers to learn more about Cook County resources and ask your questions. Apr 30 2025 Wed Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor Constituent Services 10:00am - 12:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Stop by to talk to Commissioner Trevor and district staffers to learn more about Cook County resources and ask your questions.
This event is in the "Kids" group. LEGO Club (Grades K-4) Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Kids 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. View Details This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 30 2025 Wed LEGO Club (Grades K-4) 3:00pm - 4:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, STEAM 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) All Day Fireside at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 1 2025 Thu Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) All Day Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Fireside Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Program Description: Pick up a program in a bag kit to enjoy at home! Bags will be different each month and include craft or activity supplies. Available on a first come first served basis. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Families" group. Family Fun Bags Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am Children's Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Families Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home, starting May 1. Bags are available while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Families" group. May 1 2025 Thu Family Fun Bags 9:00am - 9:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Pick up a bag of fun activities to do together at home, starting May 1. Bags are available while supplies last. Disclaimer(s) Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) Thursday, May 1, 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 1 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required 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 "Families" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Dan Santat Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Virtual Zoom Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Families, Kids Illinois Libraries Present a virtual afternoon with children's author and illustrator Dan Santat. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. May 3 2025 Sat Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Dan Santat 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Virtual Zoom Age Group: Families, Kids Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: Illinois Libraries Present a virtual afternoon with children's author and illustrator Dan Santat.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Watch the Oscar Nominees: Conclave Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Adults & Seniors 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 3 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: Conclave 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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Coffee Monday Monday, May 5, 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 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 5 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, May 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Join us for stories, songs, and lots of movement in this fun and engaging, interactive story time! For ages 0-6, with caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. May 6 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. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:15pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Age Group: Tweens & Teens Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 6 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (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, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Great Decisions Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect Age Group: Adults & Seniors Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 7 2025 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm - 2:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect Program Description: Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Story Stretchers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Kids Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration required. Grades K-2. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. May 7 2025 Wed Story Stretchers 3:30pm - 4:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration required. Grades K-2. 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Evening Book Club Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books Age Group: Adults & Seniors The evening book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available one month in advance.This month's book: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 7 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 Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.
This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Toddler Time - Celebrating Seniors Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Adults & Seniors We're kicking off Celebrating Seniors week with this special Toddler Time! Join us for stories, music, and movement where we encourage grandparents or special seniors to join in the fun! For children ages 18 months-3 with a caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 8 2025 Thu Toddler Time - Celebrating Seniors 10:00am - 10:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: We're kicking off Celebrating Seniors week with this special Toddler Time! Join us for stories, music, and movement where we encourage grandparents or special seniors to join in the fun! For children ages 18 months-3 with a 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 "Everyone" group. Jigsaw Puzzle Race Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Everyone Test your puzzle speed in a timed competition! Teams of 2-4 people will each be given the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. The team that completes the puzzle first, or gets closest within 2 hours, will be the winners. Pizza will be served. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 8 2025 Thu Jigsaw Puzzle Race 6:00pm - 8:00pm Waitlist Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Test your puzzle speed in a timed competition! Teams of 2-4 people will each be given the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. The team that completes the puzzle first, or gets closest within 2 hours, will be the winners. Pizza will be served.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Family Storytime and Play Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages 0 through 6 with caregiver. View Details This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. May 9 2025 Fri Family Storytime and Play 10:00am - 11:00am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Storytimes Program Description: Join library staff for stories and songs, then stay and play and make new friends! For kids ages 0 through 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. Chair Yoga Saturday, May 10, 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 Instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a chair yoga class. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 10 2025 Sat Chair Yoga 2:00pm - 3:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Instructor Rhonda Fentry leads a chair yoga class. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
