This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 19 2026 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–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, STEAM 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 "Everyone" group RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Library Board Age Group: Everyone View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group May 19 2026 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board
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. View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group May 19 2026 Tue [Illinois Libraries Present] Babel-On with R.F. Kuang 7:00pm–8:00pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group May 20 2026 Wed Great Decisions 1:00pm–2:30pm 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group May 22 2026 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, 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.
Closed in Observance of Memorial Day All Day River Forest Public Library Closing May 24 2026 Sun Closing Closed in Observance of Memorial Day All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
Closed in Observance of Memorial Day All Day River Forest Public Library Closing May 25 2026 Mon Closing Closed in Observance of Memorial Day All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group May 26 2026 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–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, STEAM 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 "Tweens & Teens" group Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Youth Services, STEAM Age Group: Tweens & Teens Middle Schoolers are invited to join us every Tuesday to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services. View Details This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group Jun 2 2026 Tue Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8) 3:30pm–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, STEAM 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 "Adults & Seniors" group Evening Book Club Wednesday, June 3, 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 discussion group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The evening book discussion group 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 Watch the Oscar Nominees: Sentimental Value Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm 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 Thursday evening of the month from May through August. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Watch the Oscar Nominees: Sentimental Value 6:30pm–8:30pm 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 Thursday evening of the month from May through August.
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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 6 2026 Sat The Mind Readers 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: 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 Spice Up Your Summer: A Hot Sauce Class & Tasting Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Food & Cooking, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Learn how to make your own hot sauce at home! Pepper grower and hot sauce enthusiast Kristen Lovett will tell you everything you need to know to make fresh hot sauce in your kitchen. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 10 2026 Wed Spice Up Your Summer: A Hot Sauce Class & Tasting 7:00pm–8:00pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Food & Cooking, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Learn how to make your own hot sauce at home! Pepper grower and hot sauce enthusiast Kristen Lovett will tell you everything you need to know to make fresh hot sauce in your kitchen.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Chair Yoga Saturday, June 13, 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 Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead a chair yoga class. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 13 2026 Sat Chair Yoga 2:00pm–3:00pm Upcoming 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: Rhonda Fentry of Rhonda's Rhythms returns to lead a chair yoga class. Registration required. Brought to you in partnership with the River Forest Township.
This event is in the "Everyone" group RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Library Board Age Group: Everyone View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Jun 16 2026 Tue RFPL Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Library Board
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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 19 2026 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, 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 Voices of 1776: Diverse Faces Behind America’s Founding Saturday, June 20, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 20 2026 Sat Voices of 1776: Diverse Faces Behind America’s Founding 2:00pm–3:30pm 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 Summer Concert Series: Chez Butter Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Library Lawn at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Age Group: Adults & Seniors Get your lawn chairs ready for the return of our annual outdoor concert series! This month, we're getting funky with Chez Butter, a five-piece band playing a mix of Motown, soul, R&B, and funk music. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jun 25 2026 Thu Summer Concert Series: Chez Butter 7:00pm–8:30pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Library Lawn Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Culture & Entertainment Program Description: Get your lawn chairs ready for the return of our annual outdoor concert series! This month, we're getting funky with Chez Butter, a five-piece band playing a mix of Motown, soul, R&B, and funk music.
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Evening Book Club Wednesday, July 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 discussion group 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jul 1 2026 Wed Evening Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Authors & Books Program Description: The evening book discussion group 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 Watch the Oscar Nominees: Blue Moon Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm 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 Thursday evening of the month from May through August. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jul 2 2026 Thu Watch the Oscar Nominees: Blue Moon 6:30pm–8:30pm 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 Thursday evening of the month from May through August.
Closed for Independence Day All Day River Forest Public Library Closing Jul 4 2026 Sat Closing Closed for Independence Day All Day Branches: River Forest Public Library
This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Craft and Chat Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Barbara Hall Meeting Room at River Forest Public Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Age Group: Adults & Seniors Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jul 9 2026 Thu Craft and Chat 7:00pm–8:30pm Upcoming Location: River Forest Public Library Room: Barbara Hall Meeting Room Age Group: Adults & Seniors Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn & Connect, Sponsored by River Forest Township Registration Required Program Description: Crafting isn't just for kids! This month's craft for adults: TBD. The Library will provide all materials, so you only need to bring your creativity.
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. View Details This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jul 17 2026 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, 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 Antiques Appraisal Saturday, July 18, 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 Antiques dealer Rex Newell makes his annual visit to the Library to appraise the value of your old treasures, just like on Antiques Roadshow! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults & Seniors" group Jul 18 2026 Sat Antiques Appraisal 2:00pm–3:30pm Upcoming 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: Antiques dealer Rex Newell makes his annual visit to the Library to appraise the value of your old treasures, just like on Antiques Roadshow!
