This event is in the "Kids" group. Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Age Group: Kids : Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. Grades K-4. Open Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes Required Seats Remaining: 8 Program Description: Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is required. 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 "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) Thursday, April 17, 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, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years with caregiver. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3) 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, music, and movement. Ages 18 months-3 years 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. Half Day Movie & Snack (Grades 5-8) Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment 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. We'll be watching The Wild Robot. This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu 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 Program Description: Middle Schoolers are invited to join us after this half day of school to watch a movie and have a snack. We'll be watching The Wild Robot. 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. Little Miss Ann Musical Concert (Families) Friday, April 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Families : Come join us at the library and make your Friday extra fun by dancing and singing along with award winning Chicago kid's musician, Little Miss Ann! This awesome concert is great for families! Registration required. Closed Required This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Little Miss Ann Musical Concert (Families) 10:00am - 10:45am Closed Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 0 Program Description: Come join us at the library and make your Friday extra fun by dancing and singing along with award winning Chicago kid's musician, Little Miss Ann! This awesome concert is great for families! 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.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Film Lover Fridays Friday, April 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 celebrating the Paul Newman centennial with four of his early films. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Apr 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 celebrating the Paul Newman centennial with four of his early films.
Willard Second Grade Brownie Troop Meeting Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Brownie troop meeting Apr 19 2025 Sat Willard Second Grade Brownie Troop Meeting 3:00pm - 4:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Brownie troop meeting
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This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) Tuesday, April 22, 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. This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6) 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 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 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. 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 "Kids" group. Recycled Papermaking with SCARCE (Grades K-4) Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Kids : This interactive, informative and fun presentation explains the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Learn how to create creative trash to treasure items! Participants will even get to make and take home a sample of recycled paper. Open Required This event is in the "Kids" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Recycled Papermaking with SCARCE (Grades K-4) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 24 Program Description: This interactive, informative and fun presentation explains the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Learn how to create creative trash to treasure items! Participants will even get to make and take home a sample of recycled paper. Disclaimer(s) Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
Kiwanis meeting Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Event Description: Club Meeting Apr 23 2025 Wed Kiwanis meeting 6:30pm - 8:30pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Event Description Club Meeting
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Recycled Papermaking with SCARCE (Grades 5-8) Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens : This interactive, informative and fun presentation with SCARCE explains the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Learn how to turn trash to treasure! Participants will even get to make and take home a sample of recycled paper. Open Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Recycled Papermaking with SCARCE (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm - 4:30pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Tweens & Teens Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 26 Program Description: This interactive, informative and fun presentation with SCARCE explains the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Learn how to turn trash to treasure! Participants will even get to make and take home a sample of recycled paper. Disclaimer(s) Messy Program Alert This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.
This event is in the "Families" group. Family Movie at the Library (Families) Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Families : Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Moana. This event is in the "Families" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Family Movie at the Library (Families) 10:00am - 12:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Moana. 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. 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 "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. 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. 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 11 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 7 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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 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 Required Seats Remaining: 13 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.
