This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, April 22, 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 22 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. 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 "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 "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 "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 "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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group. May 8 2025 Thu Jigsaw Puzzle Race 6:00pm - 8:00pm Open 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 "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.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, May 13, 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 13 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. Crosswords and Coffee Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors : Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM to stimulate your brain with crossword puzzles and coffee. We'll have crosswords at a variety of difficulty levels, from beginner to expert, and we'll serve coffee to help get your mental juices flowing. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 14 2025 Wed Crosswords and Coffee 10:00am - 12:00pm 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: Drop in anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM to stimulate your brain with crossword puzzles and coffee. We'll have crosswords at a variety of difficulty levels, from beginner to expert, and we'll serve coffee to help get your mental juices flowing.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Film Lover Fridays Friday, May 16, 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 : 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." View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 16 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, May 20, 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 20 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. My Life in Pies: A Pie Demo and Tasting with Mary DiSomma Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors : The Library welcomes baker and cookbook author Mary DiSomma to celebrate her latest book, My Life in Pies Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. May 22 2025 Thu My Life in Pies: A Pie Demo and Tasting with Mary DiSomma 7:00pm - 8:00pm Closed Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: The Library welcomes baker and cookbook author Mary DiSomma to celebrate her latest book, My Life in Pies
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Half Day Movie & Snack (Grades 5-8) Friday, May 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Age Group: Tweens & Teens : Middle Schoolers are invited to join us after this half day of school to watch a movie and have a snack. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 23 2025 Fri Half Day Movie & Snack (Grades 5-8) 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us after this half day of school to watch a movie and have a snack. 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, May 27, 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 27 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. Coffee Monday Monday, June 2, 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. Jun 2 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 "Tweens & Teens" group. Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, June 3, 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. Jun 3 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. Craft and Chat Thursday, June 12, 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 : Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm - 8:00pm Closed 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 Registration Required Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Meditation Soundbath Saturday, June 14, 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 : Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your inner deep subconscious and awakening new energy. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Meditation Soundbath 2:00pm - 3:00pm Closed 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: Rhonda Fentry leads a form of meditation using ambient overlapping sounds and vibrations from Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, tapping into your inner deep subconscious and awakening new energy.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Film Lover Fridays Friday, June 20, 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 : 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." View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 20 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. Monet Lives: A Portrayal of Claude Monet Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors : Actor and artist Jim Parks, the former host of HGTV's "New Spaces," brings art history to life in this portrayal of Claude Monet. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Monet Lives: A Portrayal of Claude Monet 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: Actor and artist Jim Parks, the former host of HGTV's "New Spaces," brings art history to life in this portrayal of Claude Monet.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Gentle Yoga Saturday, July 12, 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 gentle yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat Gentle Yoga 2:00pm - 3:00pm Closed 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 gentle yoga class. Registration required. Please bring your own yoga mat. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Film Lover Fridays Friday, July 18, 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 : 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." View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 18 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. Antiques Appraisal Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors : Back by popular demand, antiques dealer Rex Newell joins us again to appraise the value of your old treasures. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Antiques Appraisal 2:00pm - 3:00pm Closed Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Back by popular demand, antiques dealer Rex Newell joins us again to appraise the value of your old treasures.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. A History of Newspaper Comic Strips Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors : With just a few panels in the funny pages, cartoonists of the early 20th century created one of America's most popular and enduring art forms. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat A History of Newspaper Comic Strips 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books, Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Program Description: With just a few panels in the funny pages, cartoonists of the early 20th century created one of America's most popular and enduring art forms.
