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Recycled Craft Making: Holiday Edition (Grades preK-4)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families

Pop into the library and use your imagination to make art with all of our left over craft materials! You can even make some creative gifts for the holidays! For grades PreK-4. Children under age 7 must have a caregiver present.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Pop into the library and use your imagination to make art with all of our left over craft materials! You can even make some creative gifts for the holidays! For grades PreK-4. Children under age 7 must have a caregiver present.

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.

Movie poster for Frozen 2

Family Movie at the Library (Families)

Monday, December 22, 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: Frozen 2

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: Frozen 2

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.

A sign reading Happy New Year 2026 in orange and blue with flowers.

Noon Year's Eve (Families)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment
Age Group:
Families

Count down to the noon year with us at this fun annual program. Make a craft (while supplies last), make some noise, and have a dance party with library staff! 

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment
Program Description:

Count down to the noon year with us at this fun annual program. Make a craft (while supplies last), make some noise, and have a dance party with library staff! 

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.

Two penguins on an iceberg in the ocean with text reading Brookfield Zoo.

Brookfield Zoo Storytime at the Library! (Families)

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, STEAM, Storytimes
Age Group:
Families

Prepare to journey to winter in the Midwest with Miss Jenn and staff from the Brookfield Zoo! This very special storytime explores how Chicagoland's flora and fauna adapt and thrive during the winter season.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Learn & Connect, STEAM, Storytimes
Program Description:

Prepare to journey to winter in the Midwest with Miss Jenn and staff from the Brookfield Zoo! This very special storytime explores how Chicagoland's flora and fauna adapt and thrive during the winter season.

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. 

Orchestra logo with graphic sun and music note symbol

Winter Concert: Sunflower Chamber Orchestra

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fireside at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Everyone, Families, Adults & Seniors

Brighten up the winter with a concert by the Sunflower Chamber Orchestra, a youth orchestra based in River Forest featuring musicians from 3rd grade through 12th grade.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Everyone, Families, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Program Description:

Brighten up the winter with a concert by the Sunflower Chamber Orchestra, a youth orchestra based in River Forest featuring musicians from 3rd grade through 12th grade.

A picture of the 3 girls against a pink background reading K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Family Movie at the Library: K-Pop Demon Hunters (Families)

Monday, January 19, 2026 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: K-Pop Demon Hunters.

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: K-Pop Demon Hunters.

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.

Community Storytime at Wonder Works Children's Museum

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids

Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. For families.

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. 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. 

Black toy racetrack with red toy car.

Let's Make: Your Own Washi Tape Car Track! (Families)

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Age Group:
Families

Join us for a story and bring your own toy car! We will create our own car track with carboard and washi tape to use and take home. For families.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us for a story and bring your own toy car! We will create our own car track with carboard and washi tape to use and take home. 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. 

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

A picture of rows of painted rainbow hearts.

Palentines (Families)

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Age Group:
Families

Join us for stories about love and friendship, then make some valentines for your friends and family! For families.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us for stories about love and friendship, then make some valentines for your friends and family! 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. 

Messy Program Alert

This program involves getting messy. Please wear appropriate clothing.

Community Storytime at Wonder Works Children's Museum

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids

Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. For families.

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. 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. 

A group of people sitting on the floor smiling.

BollyGroove Holi Workshop (Grades Prek-4)

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids

Join Ajanta Chakraborty of Bollywood & Culture Groove for unique cultural stories, vivid visuals, engaging facts, and a fun dance centering on Holi! For grades K-4. Registration required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join Ajanta Chakraborty of Bollywood & Culture Groove for unique cultural stories, vivid visuals, engaging facts, and a fun dance centering on Holi! 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+.

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. 

Community Storytime at Wonder Works Children's Museum

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids

Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. For families.

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. 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. 

A A man and a woman walking while holding a guitar and wearing hats.

Being Bilingual Rocks Concert with Hamlet & Alina (Families)

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Fireside at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Families

Join Parents' Choice Gold Award Winners Hamlet & Alina from Being Bilingual Rocks for a fun, interactive, and inclusive concert in English and Spanish! For families.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Fireside
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Join Parents' Choice Gold Award Winners Hamlet & Alina from Being Bilingual Rocks for a fun, interactive, and inclusive concert in English and Spanish! 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. 

Puzzle pieces

Puzzle Swap

All Day
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Families, Adults & Seniors

Do you have gently used jigsaw puzzles at home that you'd like to exchange for new-to-you puzzles? Stop by the Library anytime today to do some puzzle swapping. Drop off your puzzle on a table in the meeting room and take another home!

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Families, Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Do you have gently used jigsaw puzzles at home that you'd like to exchange for new-to-you puzzles? Stop by the Library anytime today to do some puzzle swapping. Drop off your puzzle on a table in the meeting room and take another home!

Community Storytime at Wonder Works Children's Museum

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Age Group:
Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids

Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. For families.

Offsite Event
Location: Off Site
Age Group: Families, Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers, Kids
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join your favorite librarians from the RFPL Children's Room at Wonder Works Children's Museum for a special storytime! Non-members, stop by the Children's desk for a free admission ticket, while supplies last. 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.