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. View Details 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. 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 "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 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 "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. 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 "Kids" group. American Girl Doll Tea Party Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Kids : Enjoy "tea", treats, and games with your special grownup and your favorite American Girl doll, or borrow one of ours for our garden tea party. Party will be held outside on the library garden and will be moved inside in case of inclement weather. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group. May 18 2025 Sun American Girl Doll Tea Party 2:00pm - 3:00pm Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Registration Required Program Description: Enjoy "tea", treats, and games with your special grownup and your favorite American Girl doll, or borrow one of ours for our garden tea party. Party will be held outside on the library garden and will be moved inside in case of inclement weather. 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+. 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. Firefly Theater Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Storytimes Age Group: Families : Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as we welcome back Firefly Theater for stories and songs about Spring and the power of kindness. The Kindness Garden includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of springtime Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Families" group. May 22 2025 Thu Firefly Theater 10:00am - 10:45am Open Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Storytimes Registration Required Program Description: Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as we welcome back Firefly Theater for stories and songs about Spring and the power of kindness. The Kindness Garden includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of springtime 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. Donuts & Discussion (Grades 5-8) Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Tweens & Teens : Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. May 22 2025 Thu Donuts & Discussion (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 Program Description: Every other month, Middle Schoolers are invited to enjoy donuts while discussing relevant social topics. Registration required. 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. 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. Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) Thursday, June 5, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jun 5 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 "Everyone" group. Summer Reading Kickoff Party Friday, June 6, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Age Group: Everyone : Start the summer off right with our annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Sign-up for our summer reading program and you'll receive a ticket for a free Kona Ice Shaved ice cup, while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Summer Reading Kickoff Party 2:30pm - 4:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Program Description: Start the summer off right with our annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party! Sign-up for our summer reading program and you'll receive a ticket for a free Kona Ice Shaved ice cup, while supplies last. 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Watch the Oscar Nominees: A Complete Unknown Saturday, June 7, 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. Jun 7 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: A Complete Unknown 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 "Everyone" group. Juneteenth Flag Raising Celebration Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect Age Group: Everyone : View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Juneteenth Flag Raising Celebration 4:00pm - 6:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
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 "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Summer Concert Series: Donna Herula Blues Trio Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Everyone, Adults & Seniors : Celebrate summer with an outdoor concert by the Donna Herula Blues Trio. The trio plays fun, lively, and heartfelt versions of traditional Delta Blues and early Chicago Blues songs, as well as originals that tip a hat to the tradition. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Summer Concert Series: Donna Herula Blues Trio 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 by the Donna Herula Blues Trio. The trio plays fun, lively, and heartfelt versions of traditional Delta Blues and early Chicago Blues songs, as well as originals that tip a hat to the tradition.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8) Thursday, July 3, 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. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group. Jul 3 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 "Adults & Seniors" group. Watch the Oscar Nominees: I'm Still Here Saturday, July 5, 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. Jul 5 2025 Sat Watch the Oscar Nominees: I'm Still Here 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. 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 "Families" group. Danny Go Dance Party Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Families : Join Mr. Mike and get your dance on with this fun Danny Go dance party! For families. View Details This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 19 2025 Sat Danny Go Dance Party 10:30am - 11:30am Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Join Mr. Mike and get your dance on with this fun Danny Go dance party! 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 "Everyone" group. This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group. Summer Concert Series: Le Travaillant Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Everyone, Adults & Seniors : Celebrate summer with an outdoor concert of Cajun, Creole, and zydeco music—the dance music of French-speaking Louisiana. View Details 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 "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.
