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 Registration 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 Registration 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. Aug 8 2025 Fri Sensory Play 10:00am - 11:00am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Registration 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 Registration 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. 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.
Aug 10 2025 Sun Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day 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. Aug 11 2025 Mon Messy Mondays 3:30pm - 4:00pm Kids Registration 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 Registration 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. Aug 12 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers 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. Aug 14 2025 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults & Seniors Registration 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 Registration 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. Aug 15 2025 Fri Film Lover Fridays 1:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors 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. Aug 16 2025 Sat Roadside Attractions with Leslie Goddard 2:00pm - 3:30pm Adults & Seniors 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?
Aug 17 2025 Sun Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day 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. Aug 19 2025 Tue Read to a Dog, Read with Me (grades K-4) 6:00pm - 7:00pm Kids Registration 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 Registration 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. Aug 20 2025 Wed Welcome Back (Grades 5-8) 3:15pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens 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. Aug 21 2025 Thu Summer Concert Series: Phil Angotti & Friends Play The Beatles 7:00pm - 8:00pm Everyone, Adults & Seniors 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. Aug 23 2025 Sat All Levels Yoga 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults & Seniors Registration 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 Registration 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.
Aug 24 2025 Sun Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day 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. Aug 25 2025 Mon Baby Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Registration 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 Registration 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. Aug 26 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens 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. Aug 27 2025 Wed LEGO Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Kids 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+.
Aug 31 2025 Sun Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Closing Aug 31 2025 Sun Closing Closed on Sundays in the summer All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
Sep 1 2025 Mon Library closed for Labor Day All Day 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. Sep 2 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens 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. Sep 9 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens 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. Sep 16 2025 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tweens & Teens 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.
