This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Chalk the Walk (Grades 5-12) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Chalk the Walk (Grades 5-12) 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Program Description: Help the Library and the Township Color Our World by decorating the sidewalk around the library with chalk art. Chalk will be provided Disclaimer(s) Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Kids" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Community Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Registration Required 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 "Kids" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Art for Kids 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Jul 23 2025 Wed Art for Kids 3:30pm - 4:30pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Stories in the Forest 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Jul 24 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 "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Summer Concert Series: Le Travaillant 7:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone, Adults & Seniors This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Summer Concert Series: Le Travaillant 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 Cajun, Creole, and zydeco music—the dance music of French-speaking Louisiana.
This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Jul 25 2025 Fri Sensory Play 10:00am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Jul 25 2025 Fri Sensory Play 10:00am - 11:00am Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Jul 26 2025 Sat A History of Newspaper Comic Strips 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors 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.
Jul 27 2025 Sun Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Closing Jul 27 2025 Sun Closing Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jul 28 2025 Mon Teen Take & Makes (Grades 5-12) All Day Tweens & Teens This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jul 28 2025 Mon 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Jul 28 2025 Mon Baby Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Jul 28 2025 Mon Baby Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Upcoming 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. Jul 28 2025 Mon Messy Mondays 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Jul 28 2025 Mon Messy Mondays 3:30pm - 4:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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 "Kids" group. Jul 30 2025 Wed LEGO Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids 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. Jul 31 2025 Thu Stories in the Forest 10:00am - 10:30am 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. Aug 2 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: Nickel Boys 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults & Seniors 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.
Aug 3 2025 Sun Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day 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. Aug 4 2025 Mon Coffee Monday 10:00am - 11:00am Adults & Seniors 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. Aug 5 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers 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. Aug 5 2025 Tue Teen Tie Dye (Grades 5-12) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens 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. Aug 6 2025 Wed Art for Kids 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kids Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Aug 6 2025 Wed Art for Kids 3:30pm - 4:30pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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. Aug 6 2025 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors 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. Aug 7 2025 Thu Stories in the Forest 10:00am - 10:30am 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. Aug 7 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Aug 7 2025 Thu Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Upcoming 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Aug 8 2025 Fri Sensory Play 10:00am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Aug 8 2025 Fri Sensory Play 10:00am - 11:00am Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect Registration Required 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. Aug 9 2025 Sat Sidewalk Chalk Art Pop-In 10:00am - 11:00am Families 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.
