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Global Film Forum

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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 month's film: Transit (Germany).

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 month's film: Transit (Germany).

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Great Decisions

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Evening Book Club

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

The evening book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

The evening book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Coffee Monday

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, pastries, and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.

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:

Come to the library on the first Monday morning of every month for coffee, pastries, and conversation about local matters. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and learn about things going on in the community.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

The afternoon book club meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

The afternoon book club meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Books are available at the circulation desk one month before each meeting. These book discussions are open to all adults.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Craft and Chat

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD.

Registration required. To avoid duplicate sign-ups, please only register yourself. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD.

Registration required. To avoid duplicate sign-ups, please only register yourself. Brought to you in partnership with River Forest Township.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Active Yoga

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Active Yoga is for anyone who wants to maintain mobility, stay fit, and enjoy an active lifestyle. This session led by instructor Rhonda Fentry combines deep stretches on your mat with traditional standing poses, balancing, and strength training.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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
Program Description:

Active Yoga is for anyone who wants to maintain mobility, stay fit, and enjoy an active lifestyle. This session led by instructor Rhonda Fentry combines deep stretches on your mat with traditional standing poses, balancing, and strength training.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Wild City, Human Ecosystem: An Intro to Ecology

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Ecologist Wyatt Widmer, a steward of the Cook County Forest Preserves, helps us observe Earth Month with this entertaining and comprehensive introduction to ecology.

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:

Ecologist Wyatt Widmer, a steward of the Cook County Forest Preserves, helps us observe Earth Month with this entertaining and comprehensive introduction to ecology.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Great Decisions

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

[Illinois Libraries Present] Cristina Henríquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Zoom
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author Cristina Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her work.

Virtual Event
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author Cristina Henríquez for a compelling conversation about her work.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, April 17, 2026 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 science fiction movies from the 1950s.

This month's film is The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957).

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 science fiction movies from the 1950s.

This month's film is The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957).

This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

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!

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Global Film Forum

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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 month's film: Leonor Will Never Die (Phillippines).

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 month's film: Leonor Will Never Die (Phillippines).

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Adult Trivia Night

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Try your hand at a Jeopardy!–style trivia competition for adults. No teams necessary, players will compete individually. Please make sure to bring a mobile device, which you'll use as a buzzer.

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:

Try your hand at a Jeopardy!–style trivia competition for adults. No teams necessary, players will compete individually. Please make sure to bring a mobile device, which you'll use as a buzzer.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Spring Concert: Venti Wind Quintet

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fireside at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Culture & Entertainment, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Woodwind music is perfect for springtime, so we're bringing back the Venti Wind Quintet for another afternoon of peaceful spring sounds!

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

Woodwind music is perfect for springtime, so we're bringing back the Venti Wind Quintet for another afternoon of peaceful spring sounds!

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Great Decisions

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Improv Workshop for Older Adults

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Emily Ramirez, comedian and founder of BABS Comedy Club in Forest Park, joins us to teach a relaxed improv comedy workshop especially aimed at older adults. No improv experience necessary.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Registration Required
Program Description:

Emily Ramirez, comedian and founder of BABS Comedy Club in Forest Park, joins us to teach a relaxed improv comedy workshop especially aimed at older adults. No improv experience necessary.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

This program is offered in recognition of the United States Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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:

This program is offered in recognition of the United States Semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

[Illinois Libraries Present] Babel-On with R.F. Kuang

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Zoom
Program Type:
Authors & Books
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

Virtual Event
Location: Virtual Zoom
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Authors & Books
Program Description:

R.F. Kuang’s genre-bending fiction broaches ordinarily serious topics from a satirical and fantastical perspective.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Great Decisions

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library
Program Type:
Learn & Connect
Age Group:
Adults & Seniors

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.

Location: River Forest Public Library
Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults & Seniors
Program Type: Learn & Connect
Program Description:

Come talk about the most pressing international issues of our time in this eight-part discussion series from the Foreign Policy Association.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 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

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.

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:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

The Mind Readers

Saturday, June 6, 2026 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

From Washington Irving Bishop to The Amazing Kreskin, the stage magicians known as "mind readers" have performed feats so extraordinary that those who witnessed the demonstrations were dismissed as foolish, or even insane.

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:

From Washington Irving Bishop to The Amazing Kreskin, the stage magicians known as "mind readers" have performed feats so extraordinary that those who witnessed the demonstrations were dismissed as foolish, or even insane.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 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

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.

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:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.

This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group

Film Lover Fridays

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 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

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.

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:

Join other movie lovers on the third Friday of each month to watch classic films. This season, we're highlighting the famous screen partnership of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.