This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Stories in the Forest at Trailside (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–10:30am Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Offsite Event This event is in the "Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Stories in the Forest at Trailside (Ages 0-6) 10:00am–10:30am Location: Off Site Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes Program Description: Join the River Forest Public Library and Trailside Museum staff at the Trailside Museum of Natural History for a free “Stories in the Forest” program! Meet at the outdoor Nature Play Area Gazebo by the Museum. 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 "Families" group Kayak with the Library! (Families) 11:00am–12:00pm Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Families" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Kayak with the Library! (Families) 11:00am–12:00pm Location: Off Site Age Group: Families Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Learn & Connect Program Description: We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County! Kayak on Thatcher Glen Pond at the Trailside Museum with members of the Children's staff! Children 5 and up and their adult can join us on the pond in a tandem kayak! 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. Material Pickup Required This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.
This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jigsaw Puzzle Race 6:00pm–8:00pm Everyone, Adults & Seniors Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Jigsaw Puzzle Race 6:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone, Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, 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.
